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The early morning workouts are just the beginning.

Every Wednesday, after the 6am PT session, 36 Manurewa students sit down together for something just as important — mentorship. Real conversations, real guidance and real investment in who these young people are becoming.

Now in its 8th year the Bluelight JAM Programme is not just building fitter young people. It is building more confident, more connected and more resilient members of our community. And it starts before most of us have had our first coffee.

This programme runs with the support of Auckland Council, the Manurewa Business Association, Love Somebody Charitable Trust and our local high schools — Manurewa, Alfriston and Te Haikura a Kiwa JC.

Later this year the students and their families will come together for a Graduation and Prizegiving to celebrate everything they have achieved. We are looking for local businesses to donate prizes or vouchers for the night — spot prizes, gift cards, products, anything at all is appreciated.

If your business can help please reach out to us via the MBA page or contact the Bluelight JAM team directly.

This is Manurewa investing in its own. Tag someone who should know about this programme.

Got a small business? This could be worth a look.

Entries are now open for The David Awards 2026 — celebrating small businesses across New Zealand that are making a real impact in their communities.

The awards are open to businesses with up to 10 full-time staff, including sole traders and owner-operated businesses.

Whether you’re running a café, retail store, trade business, service business, or something completely different, this is a chance to build recognition and put your business out there.

There are a range of categories, including the People’s Choice Award, which is always a great opportunity for local businesses to rally community support.

If you know a small business doing great things around Manurewa or Papakura, feel free to tag them below.

Find out more or enter here:
https://www.thedavidawards.co.nz