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Ngā Manga Pūriri Te Oranga o te Whānau🌿

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Tulou!​Leadership teams from Mapu Maia and Ngā Manga Pūriri met in Tāmaki Makaurau to continue open talanoa/kōrero, reaf...
27/08/2026

Tulou!

​Leadership teams from Mapu Maia and Ngā Manga Pūriri met in Tāmaki Makaurau to continue open talanoa/kōrero, reaffirming a 16-year partnership grounded in shared kaupapa.

​True synergy happens when shared values align with a clear commitment to realizing the vision of our people.

26/08/2026

📣 DROPPING 28.08.26 👀

Extremely proud of the Northland Rugby Team for obtaining the ranfurly shield. Details of the parade below. See you ther...
24/08/2026

Extremely proud of the Northland Rugby Team for obtaining the ranfurly shield.

Details of the parade below. See you there!

PARADE ROUTE ANNOUNCED!
Come out and show your support as a “sea of blue” rolls through town and the Taniwha rise again! ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Wear blue and line the streets of the parade route to cheer on the almighty Northland Taniwha! The players will be travelling with the Ranfurly Shield and giving everyone a chance to be part of the celebration. No other floats!

🛡️RANFURLY SHIELD PARADE
Saturday 29 August 2026
STARTS: 11:00am at Te Matau a Pohe Bridge
ARRIVES: 12:00 noon, Whangārei CBD 🏉

The team will be leaving the CBD at 1:00pm to prepare for their Ranfurly Shield Defence match against Tasman, (nearly sold-out) at Semenoff Stadium this Sunday.

📌 Route:
The team's parade float will start by going over Te Matau a Pohe Bridge, then out on Riverside Drive going past the Northland Rugby Union practice fields and headquarters. They'll continue towards town next to the Hātea Loop and enter Central Whangarei via Rathbone Street.

The parade will finish in the CBD where there will be speeches followed by an opportunity to see the shield up close, meet the players and share in the occasion.

20/08/2026

Gambling Harm Awareness Week is coming up!!

19/08/2026

Kia Ora Whānau!!

It has been a minute... our team have been planning for some upcoming kaupapa in the coming months.

GAMBLE HARM AWARENESS WEEK
August 31st - September 6th

NATIONAL NGĀ MANU KŌRERO (KAIKOHEKOHE)
September 22nd - September 23rd

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
October 12th - October 18th

Our team will be present across all of these amazing kaupapa. Look out for our upcoming pānui, there might be a few prizes up for grabs🧐😎

At Ngā Manga Pūriri we honour and acknowledge the cultures and practices of our whānau from Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. This we...
17/08/2026

At Ngā Manga Pūriri we honour and acknowledge the cultures and practices of our whānau from Te Moana Nui a Kiwa.

This week, we welcome TonganLanguage Week 🇹🇴

Celebrating the language, culture and communities of the Kingdom of Tonga.

This year, the theme is all about celebrating music as a vital strand of Tongan culture:

Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga 🌺

10/08/2026

www.rerengatahi.nz supporting businesses in te tai tokerau, have a look whānau

Rerengātahi is a collaborative tamaiti of He Iwi Kotahi Tatou and proudly developed by Red inc media. Umbrellaed by Ngā Manga Pūriri in recent years (and years to come), Olivia has been able to do some awesome mahi leading the rerengātahi project - including offering a free space for local businesses to show off and sell their products online.

If you would like to register your interest in the kaimahi position for rerengātahi, email to [email protected]

Today, Ngā Manga Pūriri appeared before the Whangārei District Licensing Committee to formally oppose an on-licence appl...
07/08/2026

Today, Ngā Manga Pūriri appeared before the Whangārei District Licensing Committee to formally oppose an on-licence application.

​As a kaupapa Māori service provider for mental health, addictions, and gambling-related harm, our primary focus remains on reducing alcohol-related harm, mitigating pokie machine impacts, and protecting the mental health and well-being of our whānau and community.

Amohāpai - ​Operations Lead, Te Hiwi Preston led the submission on behalf of Ngā Manga Pūriri, supported by:

• Delaraine Armstrong – Board Chair
• Raylene Davis – Tāngata Voice
• Tokoiti Muaulu – Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ (pictured).

​Community Navigation Lead Dave 'Bear' Hookway also submitted in opposition, supported by Dr Grant Hewison (Barrister) and Cath Healey (Tumuaki / General Manager, Te Rangihaeata Oranga, Ahuriri).

​We remain committed to advocating for safer, healthier outcomes across our communities.

04/08/2026

Saadiq Tua, Amorangi - Tikanga and Cultural Lead and hapū member of Te Parawhau blessing the mauri stone alongside Matua Fred Tito at the opening of Te Ātea Hub in Whangārei.

Based at 11 James Street, Whangārei CBD.

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