Māngere

Arts

Showcasing emerging Pasifika artists

The Māngere Arts Centre unleashes a wave of talent with an electrifying exhibit of Pacific writers.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSun, 15 Dec

Arts

Space, support and funding integral to Pasifika artists thriving

Contemporary artist Fa’amele Etuale lives and breathes her craft. But sustaining creativity and authenticity, she says, requires support.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 30 Aug

Opinion

Funding cuts could have 'huge impact' on local community - family centre

The long-established Māngere East Family Services Centre faces a loss of vital contracts which it warns will negatively impact their mostly Pacific community and clientele.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 14 Aug

Olympics •

Tonga

Tupou Neiufi prepares to defend swimming gold at Paralympics

Tongan swimmer Tupou Neiufi is set to compete in Paris at her third Paralympic Games, but could it be her last?

Khalia StrongMon, 29 Jul

Education •

Sāmoa

New principal wants to unite school to its wider community

At a time when Pacific achievement rates are a focus of the government, Māngere College has appointed its first Pasifika principal.

Christine RovoiTue, 28 May

Business

Reviving Māngere town centre on a tight budget

Māngere town centre committee member Leatuao Larry Tupa’i-Lavea says retailers are facing more competition from nearby developments but says they are determined to revamp the "heart of Māngere".

Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr

Politics

Flood-hit Māngere households still struggling to access Auckland Council services

Community advocates say whānau in Māngere are still struggling to access vital support over a year after the Auckland Anniversary day floods.

Alka PrasadTue, 12 Mar

Health •

Sāmoa

South Auckland trainee doctor with heart condition defies odds

Olisa Faatupu has overcome a serious heart condition, and is now studying to be a doctor thanks to the Milford Foundation scholarship.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 20 Feb

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