Manurewa has a supportive community with free resources, affordable activities, and local services designed to help you thrive. Whether you need food, healthcare, wellbeing support, or just a way to connect with others, this guide is for you.
Manurewa Paataka Kai (Community Pantry & Fridge) – 38 Holmes Rd, Manurewa
Manurewa Free Open Street Pantry – 76 Maich Rd, Manurewa
Waka of Caring: food, clothing, blankets, kitchenware - 58 Mahia Rd, Manurewa
Free Laundry Service at Orange Sky, Maranga Fanau -- 151 Sykes Rd, Manurewa
Manurewa Marae – Community clinic (see info on Facebook page for booking), free community haircuts
Health Improvement Practitioner Programme – Free personalised wellbeing support (health coach, support worker) for patients enrolled at Manurewa Medical Centre.
ACC Sensitive Claims – Free therapy and Rongoā Māori healing.
Mental Health Support – Free helplines at mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines and findsupport.co.nz.
Free dental treatment worth up to $1,000 a year for WINZ clients and low income earners -- WINZ quotes available from Advanced Dental Care, 7 Hill Rd Manurewa
Manurewa Market – Fresh, affordable veggies & a friendly local vibe (Sundays 7am-noon, 13 Maich Rd).
Waterfront Walks & Beaches - check tide guide, go at high tide for better views and swimming.
Shallow Water Beach - make sure you go at high tide (take bus 362 from outside Weymouth Lodge for 23min to Waimai Ave)
Hanford Place Foreshore waterfront walk south towards Shallow Water Beach
Frangipani Ave Reserve waterfront walk along Papakura Stream towards Kauri Point Reserve.
Bush walks in Totara Park
Free entry to Auckland Botanic Gardens open every day 8.30am - 4pm (35min walk from Weymouth Lodge)
Manurewa Pool & Leisure Centre – $15 per week (includes pool access & group fitness).
City Fitness Manurewa – $6.99 per week (includes group fitness classes).
Moving Manurewa – "a free community sports project developed to encourage whanau to get outdoors, engage in a positive and healthy way in our community and make new connections. Inclusive of all ages and abilities."
Free Meditation Classes – Every Saturday at 11am, Manurewa Library.
Solomon Group (236 Great South Rd, Manurewa) – Free classes in:
Community hauora (health and wellbeing)
English language skills
Computer skills
Roading & earthworks job training
Contact centre job training
Manurewa Marae – barber training, Te Reo classes, drivers license classes
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Manurewa – Offers help with budgeting, support groups, food banks, legal advice, and more.
Manurewa Marae – Offers support services for health, wellbeing, community needs.
Manurewa Alcoholics Anonymous – 8pm on Mondays at Manurewa Methodist Church, 224 Great South Road or check the AA website for more meeting options
Manurewa Narcotics Anonymous – Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke's Anglican Church, 3 Russell Rd, or check the NA Meeting Finder for more meeting options
Manurewa Market – Fresh, affordable veggies, outdoor market shopping & a friendly local vibe (Sundays 7am-noon, 13 Maich Rd).
Find low-cost clothes, homeware, and volunteer opportunities at:
Free kitchenware, blankets, clothing & food also available at Waka of Caring
Free WiFi & Computer Use – Available at all public libraries.
Free helpline phone numbers: mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines
Free therapy and Rongoā Māori healing through ACC Sensitive Claims
Free access to health support services through the Health Improvement Practitioner programme
Communication skills for living in community: NVC intro, NVC resources
✨ You belong here. Support is available. Take what you need, give when you can.
To access many helpful websites even if you have no data on your phone, type www.zero.govt.nz into your web browser or click here, then search or click through to what you want to look at (eg government websites, health websites, helplines). You can also use free wifi and computers at any public library.
Weymouth Lodge is not affiliated with any of the above resources or organisations. These resources were found by asking a free online service called ChatGPT which can help with almost anything.