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MĀNGERE'S VERY OWN COMMUNITY NEWS


Ia malu lou sā. Folau I lagimā: ‘A well-grounded self, is a successful self’
REFLECTION ON SAMOAN LANGUAGE WEEK O le lagona o le fa’agae’etia ma le fiafia aua o nei atunu’u e to’atele tamaiti Samoa ae faigata ona...
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Aug 8, 20253 min read


Hikoi for Healing - Māngere steps up for mental health
Fitz (centre) on the hīkoi for suicide and mental health A community hīkoi held in Māngere recently brought together hundreds of locals...
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Aug 8, 20252 min read


'No fluff, All facts' - Local event aims to move Māngere renters to home owners
L-R: Paki Scott, Johnny Aukusitino and Sifa Sifakula from My Finance Guys. Photo: Five Rings Videography A recent housing event driven by...
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Aug 8, 20253 min read


Local choreographer dedicates show to iconic Tongan Queen
Lyncia Muller This year’s Pacific Dance Festival will feature a special tribute to Tonga's longest reigning monarch, Queen Sālote Tupou...
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Jun 6, 20252 min read


Local star shines on the big screen
Rain Te'i as Victoria in First Place “It’s big, it’s brown, it’s beautiful and it’s set in South Auckland.” That’s how one of the stars...
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Jun 6, 20251 min read


A year of good food and great community
Staff from The Gaff, including owner Ryan Dill-Russell, second from right In just over a year The Gaff has quickly become a popular...
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Jun 6, 20252 min read


275 DAY: Get ready for the event of the year
Some of the TwoSevenFive team, including founders Lily (front centre) and Fitz (far right) Now in its sixth year, TwoSevenFive Day has...
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May 20, 20251 min read


Celebrating 30 Years of Service: Waitangi Mika
Waitangi Mika This year one of Māngere’s most familiar faces and a true community legend is celebrating his thirtieth year at the Moana...
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May 2, 20252 min read


Local Principal takes out top award
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae principal Arihia Stirling, QSM, has paid tribute to her school’s students and their families after receiving...
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Apr 30, 20252 min read


Award-winning show returns: Popular play back to mark 10 years of theatre at Māngere Arts Centre
Heart, courage and brains. These qualities aren’t just what the characters in The Wizard of Ōtāhuhu seek—they’re also what the cast and...
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Apr 24, 20252 min read


Dancing With Fire: Māngere teen triumphs at Siva Afi Festival
Photo: Sylvie Wongk A local teenager has wowed audiences to take out one of the main categories at the annual Siva Afi Festival at the...
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Apr 24, 20252 min read


Local performing artist drops debut single
Photo: Leila Ann Photography Adyhana Urika Filifilia Makes Her Musical Debut with Soulful Single 'Anchor' One of New Zealand’s most...
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Mar 20, 20252 min read


'Coming home' for good coffee
Coffee Island owners Jeremy Toka and Lote Fakatava, located at the Māngere Arts Centre When the opportunity arose to run a cafe in their...
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Mar 20, 20252 min read


Play reclaims mana for working students
Lauie Tofa (standing), from Māngere, playing Mr Tala and Rulon Brown, playing working student Ben in 'Truant'. (Photo: Fillipo Iupati) A...
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Mar 20, 20252 min read


Exhibit spotlights Māngere ‘gem’
Vinesh Kumaran (right) and club volunteer Jamie Austin stand next to one of the exhibition boards featuring Jamie An award-winning local...
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Mar 20, 20251 min read


'Take that leap' is Meiya Lemafa's message to other young people wanting to pursue their dreams
This month Meiya will be following her own advice when she walks down the runway at Pacific Fusion Fashion Show, after being selected as...
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Dec 5, 20242 min read


New Book to help tamariki make Matariki connections
A new heartwarming children's book by award-winning Māori-Pacific author Qiane Matata-Sipu will help families pass down traditional...
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Jul 26, 20241 min read


Celebrating Māngere - 5 Years running!
Over 4,000 Māngere locals flooded the Mangere Town Centre car park for the highly-anticipated Two Seven Five Day event on a Monday this year
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Jun 18, 20242 min read


NZ's Best Right Here in Māngere
While many choose to bus out of Māngere for their education, a trip down Buckland Road will bring you to one of New Zealand’s top...
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Mar 24, 20242 min read


Maangere Housing Stories #4:
Jo Latif sat down with MAU Studio to discuss her journey with the Maangere Housing Advocacy Group and what motivates her to advocate for...
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Mar 24, 20242 min read
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