Manurewa Community Network

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

Come along on Thursday :)

30/09/2026

FYI

28/09/2026

Community Hui happening now. 😎

27/09/2026

EcoFest 2027

Kia ora koutou katoa,

EcoFest is Tāmaki Makaurau’s largest annual eco-focused festival, celebrating sustainable living, environmental conservation and practical climate action.
Now in its 15th year, the festival’s mission is to build resilience and make sustainable living a reality for Aucklanders of all ages, no matter where they are on their sustainability journey.

The festival is growing year-on-year and reaching new neighbourhoods across Tāmaki Makaurau, with over 600 events hosted and more than 26,000 reported
event attendees in 2026.

We’re also thrilled to share that EcoFest has been named a finalist for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards – Community Collaboration Award, recognising the collective effort of the hundreds of community groups, organisations and event hosts who come together each year to create meaningful opportunities for people to connect, learn and take action for Te Taiao.

If you know anyone whose kaupapa and mahi is a good fit with the values and activities of this month-long celebration, please forward this email to them. This could be especially relevant for new staff in your organisation, new eco businesses in your area, innovative community projects, education groups and rangatahi networks.
The 2027 festival will run from 22 March to 22 April and event registrations will open at the end of October.

Anyone is very welcome to get in touch for a chat by emailing Ana at [email protected].

There are also some newsletters you may want to subscribe to -
join the database for the EcoFest weekly newsletters during the festival, https://ecofest.org.nz/
join the database for the https://www.ecomatters.org.nz/subscribe/
join the database for the https://ecomatters.org.nz/newsletter-for-educators/ for educators and teachers, and those working with kids and rangatahi.

Thank you for your support, we look forward to https://ecofest.org.nz/
Best wishes from all of us.

Ngā mihi, Ana

Ana Davison
Events & Community Engagement
[email protected]
021 394 447

Join the fun at EcoFest; a whole month of incredible events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. From bike raves and foraging adventures, to creative workshops and cooking classes, EcoFest is your playground for discovery and action for a sustainable future! 

27/09/2026

Te Mana o te Whānau, te Ora o Manurewa!
Mark your calendars for the ultimate Manurewa Whānau Community Day!

Brought to you by the Manurewa Community Network and supported by the Manurewa Local Board, this is a FREE event where everyone is welcome.

Come along for a day packed with connection, support, and heaps of family fun!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Southmall Manurewa
🎟️ Entry: FREE!

What’s on the Program?
* The Annual Mussel Opening Competition: Cheer on the competitors in this local favourite, proudly sponsored by the Middlemore Foundation.
* Free Kids' Activities: Keep the little ones smiling with talented face painters and creative balloon twisters.
* Awesome Prizes & Giveaways: Goodies and raffles will be available at almost every stall.
* Win a Laptop! Failoa Famili is giving away refurbished laptops; you could walk away with a fantastic tech upgrade!

Connect with Nearly 50 Community Stalls!
We have an incredible lineup of local organisations, services, and support hubs ready to connect with you.
Find advice, healthcare and disability resources, housing support, and community groups all in one place.

Check out the incredible providers joining us on the day:
Animal Management - Auckland Council
ATWC (Anglican Trust for Women and Children)
AWHI Healthy Homes - National Hauora Coalition
Barnardos NZ
Beautification Trust
Coversure
Disability Connect
Electoral Commission
Ember - Te Piringa Āhuru Support Hub
Ember Korowai Takitini
Failoa Famili
Falelalaga
FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Care Aotearoa)
Haumaru Housing
Heart Foundation
Kaikaranga
Kāinga Ora
Kiwi Kai Co-op / Salvation Army
Living Smokefree Service
Manurewa Marae
Maranga Fanau
Middlemore Foundation
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE)
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust
Nathan Homestead
Ōtara Health Charitable Trust
Penina Trust
PGF (Problem Gambling Foundation)
Plunket Whānau Āwhina
Raukura Hauora o Tainui
Skills Group
Solomon Group
Taonga Education Charitable Trust
Te Awa Ora Trust
Te Hononga o Tāmaki me Hoturoa
Te Kaha o Te Rangatahi
Te Rito Ora
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
The Cause Collective
The Fono
Totara Hospice
Turiki Health Care
Vaiola P.I. Budgeting Service
VisionWest
Well Women Trust
Whāriki Emerge Aotearoa

See you all at Southmall for a beautiful day celebrating our vibrant community!

21/09/2026

FYI there are only 2 more sessions left for 2026. 😊

21/09/2026

FYI.

Kia ora koutou,

I am sharing this exciting new research kaupapa with you all in the hope that someone with an ACL injury may be interested in contributing their views and healing journey wisdom! Why? To better understand Pasifika and Māori ACL healing journeys of cross-brace or rehab, and understand where improvements in care and other provisions can be made for future generations.

ENCORE Research Project Information:

Have you recently torn your ACL or know someone who has? 🦵😬
Take part in new research finding the best rehab for ACL injuries.

The ENCORE study is testing if a new knee bracing regime can improve recovery after ACL injury.

• One group wears a brace limiting knee movement for eight weeks
• Both groups receive high-quality rehab from trained clinicians

OUR GOAL: to find the best non-surgical treatment for ACL injuries and improve access to care, especially for Māori and Pacific communities.

WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?
• High-quality rehab
• Care from specially trained clinicians
• Up to $130 in gift vouchers

For more information contact:
Research Fellow - Evalesi Tu'inukuafe - [email protected]

Mālō 'aupito,
Evalesi Tu'inukuafe

21/09/2026

FYI 🤗🙌👏🎉

The Homestead turns 101! 🎉

We’re celebrating 101 years of Nathan Homestead Pukepuke with an awesome day of activities for everyone, right here in Manurewa. Because you don’t have to travel all the way to the city to enjoy great experiences! 💚

We’re bringing back our friends from to put together a great selection of vintage clothing, antiques and craft stalls. 🛍️

Interested in becoming a stallholder on the day? Head to centralflea.com/enquires to register your interest.

Alongside the markets, there’ll be live music throughout the day, food stalls to keep you fuelled, exhibitions exploring the history of the Homestead, and, of course, some awesome creative workshops you can get involved in! 🎨🎶

Come along, explore the Homestead, support local makers and creatives, and celebrate 101 years of this special place in the heart of Manurewa.

📅 Saturday 3 October | 10am - 2pm
📍 Nathan Homestead Pukepuke, Manurewa

There’s plenty happening, so bring your whānau, bring your friends, and come celebrate with us!