Last updated July 2026
Clendon Park is an established affordable South Auckland residential suburb adjacent to Manurewa — substantial state-housing heritage now transitioning through Kāinga Ora regeneration programmes, with the Clendon shopping centre and local primary schools as community anchors.
Practical Information
| Location | South Auckland, adjacent to Manurewa |
| Distance to CBD | ~22 km — about 30 min drive via SH1 |
| Local board | Manurewa Local Board |
| Standout features | Clendon shopping centre, Kāinga Ora regeneration, family residential |
| Transport | Buses on Roscommon Road; SH1 motorway access; Manurewa train station nearby |
| Character | Affordable established South Auckland residential |
About Clendon Park
Clendon Park is an established residential South Auckland suburb adjacent to Manurewa — substantial 20th-century state-housing heritage with progressive Kāinga Ora regeneration programmes now updating the housing mix. The suburb has strong family demographic anchored by local primary schools and the Clendon Park shopping centre. The wider Manurewa-area amenities are easily accessible.
Kāinga Ora Regeneration
Like several South Auckland state-housing suburbs, Clendon Park is part of the ongoing Kāinga Ora (NZ’s public housing agency) regeneration programme — progressively replacing older state housing with mixed-tenure modern housing, refreshed public realm, and improved community facilities. The regeneration is reshaping Clendon Park’s housing stock over the 2020s.
Clendon Shopping Centre and Local Amenities
The Clendon shopping centre on Roscommon Road is the suburb’s local commercial heart — supermarkets, services, fast food, plus the Clendon Park Library. The centre serves the surrounding South Auckland catchment. The wider Manukau commercial centre and Westfield Manukau are within easy driving distance.
Where to Learn More
Kāinga Ora — public housing agency leading regeneration programmes.
Manurewa Local Board — local government area.
Auckland Transport — Southern Line — Manurewa train station nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clendon Park?
South Auckland adjacent to Manurewa. ~22 km from CBD.
What’s the regeneration?
Kāinga Ora-led progressive replacement of older state housing with mixed-tenure modern housing.
What’s at the Clendon shopping centre?
Supermarkets, services, fast food, Clendon Park Library.
For more South Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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