Manurewa
The Manurewa ward has the largest population in Manukau. The residents enjoy living there and find themselves residing close to the Auckland Botanic Gardens, Totara Park and the Manukau city centre.
Community Advocacy Plan
The Manurewa Community Board published an award winning 
Advocacy Plan - Manurewa [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 549.74 KB] which outlines the needs and desires for the community.
Ward Map
View the boundaries of the Manurewa ward on this map Ward map - Manurewa [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 136.63 KB].
Demographic Profiles
Almost a quarter of people in Manukau reside in Manurewa, making it the most populous ward in the city with 77,508 residents. It continues to be the fastest growing ward with a growth rate of 18% over the 2001 count (Source:2006 Census).
Manurewa’s population is relatively young (28 being the median age), with 37% less than 20 years of age and 7% being 65 and over. The largest ethnic group is European with 40%, followed by Pacific peoples (28%), Maori (27%) and Asian (15%). Manurewa has the highest concentration of Polynesians in Manukau City with over 40,000.
In terms of educational qualifications, 7% of adults hold vocational qualifications while 28% do not hold any formal qualification. The majority of Manurewa’s working age population (48%) are employed in various professional roles while 18% of residents are employed in the manufacturing industry (Source:2006 Census).
Read Manurewa's 2006 Census Profile - Manurewa [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 604.33 KB].
Community Board
The Manurewa Community Board meets in the evening on the third Monday of each month. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Board Members
The following are the current members of the Manurewa Commnity Board:
Michael Bailey (Chairman)
10 Rimu Road
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 268 7533
Mobile: 027 224 7149
Business phone: 09 261 1300
Home fax: 09 268 7536
Business fax: 09 262 2663
Email: groucho@ihug.co.nz
Councillor Colleen Brown MNZM JP
19B Claude Road
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 266 7925
Mobile: 0274 797 978
Home fax: 09 266 7925
Email: thebrowns@colbar.co.nz
Councillor Anne Candy QSO JP
9 Tington Avenue
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 268 0141
Mobile: 0274 812 699
Home fax: 09 268 1018
Email: a.candy@clear.net.nz
Angela Cunningham-Marino
PO Box 75 502
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 266 4729
Mobile: 027 504 0884
Email: Angela_cunningham@police.govt.nz
Angela Dalton
21 Greta Banks Place
Wattle Cove
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 266 4463
Mobile: 021 313 5115
Business phone: 09 526 2890
Business fax: 09 526 2595
Email: angeladalton@xtra.co.nz
Alan Johnson
32A Blanes Road
Weymouth
Home phone: 09 266 5520
Mobile: 0274 791 958
Email: ajsemail@xtra.co.nz
Councillor Daniel Newman
4 Gleneagles Grove
Wattle Downs
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 268 0718
Mobile: 021 240 2800
Business phone: 09 300 9587
Email: d.newman@orcon.net.nz
Phil Palfrey
93 David Avenue
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 268 6449
Mobile: 0274 326 259
Business phone: 09 266 9487
Home fax: 09 268 6449
Business fax: 09 269 4294
Email: palfreys@xtra.co.nz
Tom Vanderlaan
48 Kelvyn Grove
Manurewa
Home phone: 09 266 6867
Mobile: 021 588 950
Business phone: 09 268 3883
Business fax: 09 268 3970
Email: Ez.tv@slingshot.co.nz
Councillor Sir John Walker
Stirrups Equestrian Supplies
6 Railway Street
Newmarket
Auckland
Business phone: 09 523 2563
Business fax: 09 529 0563
Email: info@stirrups.co.nz
Board Relationship Manager
Each board is supported by a relationship manager. If you would like more information about the Manurewa Community Board please contact:
Liz Fairlie
Phone: 09 262 8900 ext 8836 or 6618
Mobile: 0274 351 916
Email: elizabeth.fairlie@manukau.govt.nz
Community Advisor
Each ward in Manukau has a community advisor who can help you with:
- Networking and linking to other resources
- Funding information
- Advice and information on managing your community group
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Local community project development
The Manurewa community advisor is:
Rouruina Brown
Manurewa Ward Centre and Library
7 Hill Road
Manurewa
Mobile: 027 229 9796
Phone: 09 266 5195
Fax: 09 262 5412
Email: rouruina.brown@manukau.govt.nz
Major 2009 LTCCP (Long Term Council Community Plan) Issues
|
Issue |
Ward Submission/Council Response |
|
Mobile Kindergartens |
Provide more mobile kindergartens |
|
Netball Complex in Browns Road |
Plan and design for the improvement of the Manurewa netball complex in Browns Road |
|
Uxbridge Heritage Precinct |
Council will provide $50,000 for the Uxbridge heritage precinct concept plan |
|
CCTV cameras |
Install monitored CCTV cameras in the Manurewa town centre |
|
Local Events |
Provide budget for multi-activity local events |
|
Transport/Roading |
Provide safe and affordable transport/roading – Mill & Redoubt Road, Mahia Road/Coxhead Road; Install traffic lights, public numbering system, street kerb modification, disability parking fines, park and ride |