E Tipu e Rea Manurewa Wellness Expo - Growing & Flourishing Together
Hosted by Manurewa Community Network, 02 October 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Under the theme "E Tipu e Rea Manurewa" (To Grow and Flourish in Manurewa), the Wellness Expo was a vibrant celebration of community, connection, and holistic wellbeing. Held at Southmall in Manurewa, the event brought together over 50 community organizations offering resources, services, and support to whanau across the region.
Village Collective was proud to be part of this gathering - joining local partners, health providers, youth organizations, and social services to create a space where our community could access care, korero, and connection is one place.
Throughout the day, our Psychologist, Jessee Fia'Ali'i, was present at the expo, providing visibility for our Pasifika Care Team - a group of clinicians well-versed in their respective fields and passionate about culturally grounded care. Their presence reflected Village Collective's commitment to normalizing conversations around mental health and making wellbeing support more accesible to our Pasifika youth and families.
The expo offered attendees the chance to:
- Receive free health checks and connect with health providers
- Learn about community services in education, employment, and social support
- Engage with youth-focused initiatives and culturally responsive health information
- Experience a welcoming space celebrating the diversity and strength of Manurewa
Events like E Tipu e Rea highlight the power of collective wellbeing - where collaboration across communities ensures every person has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and be seen. Village Collective looks forward to continuing this partnership with the Manurewa Community Network to further strengthen wellbeing in South Auckland.
