It was a melting pot of culture, colours, and sounds at the Manurewa diversity festival held over the weekend.
Planned and organised by the Manurewa Community Network on the behalf of Manurewa Local Board, residents enjoyed a free, fun, whanau friendly event with cultural performances from around the world, highlighting the cultural diversity of Manurewa.
Manurewa Local Board Chair Matt Winiata was delighted with the community turn out.
“The Manurewa diversity festival is a celebration of inclusion; it’s an opportunity for our community to come together and immerse themselves in something new.
“The Board supports many cultural and arts initiatives across Manurewa, the diversity festival is enjoyed by all and is one we look forward to delivering for our community.”
Hosted by Brian Sagala, performances included the Malu Taupou Dance group, Manukau Beijing Opera Society and live Zumba sessions with ZSwagg, and more.
Still time to have your say
Manurewa Local Board team were also at the event giving residents the opportunity to have their say on local matters.
Local boards provide services like local parks, libraries, pools, recreation centres, community halls, local environmental activities, local arts activities, supporting community groups and community events like the Manurewa Diversity Festival that support strong Auckland communities.
Each local board puts forward a plan for the 2025/2026 year – setting out priorities for their local community and where funds will be invested. Each local board’s plan for the year is included in the Annual Plan after carefully considering the feedback from their local community.
Our community is at the heart of what we do says Manurewa Councillor Daniel Newman.
“Manurewa is such a diverse community, and it’s important that everyone has the opportunity to provide feedback on the future plans for Manurewa and Auckland.
“With Auckland’s Annual Plan due to close soon (28 March), I encourage everyone to take the time to review what we plan to do in 2025/2026 and provide feedback.”
When completing the consultation, you will be asked about your thoughts on:
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Council’s plan for next year
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Funding major events
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Our Local Board Agreement
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Proposed changes to targeted rates, fees, and charges
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Tūpuna Maunga Authority and its governance of the 14 Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) of Tāmaki Makaurau .
For more information and to have your say visit: akhaveyoursay.nz/ourplan.
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