Manurewa Community Network

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Malo e lelei Manurewa.

The Manurewa Pan-Pacific Strategy Steering Sub-Committee is calling for Expressions of Interest from passionate and committed members of the Tongan community to join as their Tongan Representative.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Pacific communities in Manurewa and ensure the voices, aspirations and priorities of the Tongan community are represented at a governance level.

The role involves attending monthly meetings, contributing to strategic planning, and actively engaging with the community to identify emerging needs and priorities.

Applications close 30 June 2026.

To apply please send your Expression of Interest including a cover letter, CV and two referees to:
[email protected]

For full details on the role and selection criteria please see the flyer attached.

Tag someone who would be a great voice for the Tongan community in Manurewa.

Te Matariki Winter Wellness Mini Expo
TITIRO WHAKAMURI KOOKIRI WHAKAMUA
Honouring the past, present & future

Join us for our annual Winter Wellness Mini Expo a special community gathering to reflect, connect, and look forward with hope.
Guided by the theme Titiro Whakamuri, Kōkiri Whakamua (Look back, move forward), this event honours where we have come from, celebrates where we are now, and dreams about the future we are building together.

✨Thursday 16 July 2026 from 10am to 2pm
✨Te Paataka Koorero o Waimaahia

Discover the amazing organisations, programmes, and support available right here in our community.
✨ Connect with local services
✨Explore opportunities for whānau
✨Learn about health and wellness support

Whether you’re looking for information, connection, or simply a warm space to belong, you are welcome here.

Delivered by your dedicated MCN and funded by Manurewa Local Board

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South Auckland rangatahi, this is your chance to have your voice heard. 🗳️ Join the Southern Cluster Youth Q&A with Political Parties ahead of the 2026 General Election.

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
🕕 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Event Cinemas Manukau

Hear directly from political representatives and ask the questions that matter most to you—from the cost of living and education to housing, transport, climate resilience, and youth wellbeing.

Then stick around for a screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day from 8:00pm. 🎬🍿

Come along, ask questions, and be part of shaping the future of Aotearoa. Presented to you by our South Auckland Youth Councils!

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Volunteer locally Training starts soon!

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Manurewa Pan-Pacific Committee is recruiting for a representative from our Tongan community in Manurewa.

Details on the poster.

Please share.

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Kia ora ! LOOK: FREE Immigration Webinar on: Changes on Skilled Residence Categories from August 2026 | Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Immigration2026-MAT

Join us for an informative session with our volunteer licensed immigration adviser, Hyra Evangelista (Licence Number: 201700325) -‍⚖️✨

Dive deep into the upcoming changes to Skilled Residence categories effective 24 August 2026 - and learn how these updates could impact your pathway to residency -

In this webinar, we'll cover:
- Who will be affected by the upcoming Skilled Residence changes?
- Key updates on eligibility criteria and application requirements.
- Changes to points, pathways, and processing priorities.
- What these updates mean for your residency plans.

Mark your calendar:
- Date: 29 June 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Location: Online via Zoom

Don't miss this opportunity to get the latest insights and have your questions answered!

See you there!