Country Meals
Mangakahia Sports & Community Complex is proud to host our much-loved monthly Community Country Meals. Held on the second Friday of each month (excluding January), with orders from 6.00pm, it’s a wonderful chance to gather, connect, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.
Our Country Meals are all about good food and great company — a perfect opportunity to catch up with neighbours, meet new faces, and spend quality time with family and friends in a welcoming atmosphere.
We keep our menu consistent and our prices as affordable as possible. All main meals are served with chips and your choice of freshly homemade salad, followed by a delicious selection of desserts — all included in the price. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available; please let us know about any allergies when ordering.
Proceeds from each Country Meal are shared with the local group hosting the evening. This gives them the opportunity to put funds back into our community — whether that’s improving facilities or supporting local initiatives (see the schedule below for upcoming hosts).
We’d love to see you there. Come along, enjoy a hearty meal, and help support our wonderful local community.
Have a look at our Country Meal Menu here
| Date | Host |
| 13 February | Mangakahia Squash Club |
| 13 March | Poroti School |
| 10 April | Mangakahia Group Fitness Club |
| 8 May | Mangakahia Rugby Club |
| 12 June | Mangakahia Area School |
| 10 July | Mangakahia Complex Committee |
| 14 August | Mangakahia Junior Football Club |
| 11 September | Kokopu School |
| 9 October | Mangakahia Gardening Club |
| 13 November | Mangakahia Lions Club |
| 11 December | Titoki Playcentre |
The Mangakahia Sports & Community Complex is a community facility located on the Corner of Kerehunga and Mangakahia Roads, Poroti
Opened in 1976 and run by the Mangakahia Sportsground Society, our Complex has grown into a much-loved gathering place for the whole community. Over the years, it’s become a space where memories are made — on the field, in the halls, and all around the grounds.
Our facilities offer something for everyone. We have a spacious community building with two squash courts, two rugby fields, several junior football fields, a playground with a basketball hoop, and a peaceful walking loop — perfect for a quiet stroll or catching up with a friend.
If you’re planning a special celebration or event, we’d love to host you. Our facilities are available for birthdays, weddings, funerals, meetings, workshops, and more. You can choose from two welcoming reception lounges, both equipped with commercial kitchens, or a versatile hall/gymnasium with its own kitchenette. The upstairs lounge also features a licensed bar, making it a wonderful space for social gatherings.
Whatever the occasion, our Complex is here to bring people together.
Opened in 1976 and run by the Mangakahia Sportsground Society, the Complex has become a much-loved hub for our community. Our facilities include a spacious community building with two squash courts, two rugby fields, several junior football fields, a playground with a basketball hoop, and a peaceful walking loop—something for everyone to enjoy.
Planning a celebration or event? Our facilities are available for hire for birthdays, weddings, funerals, meetings, workshops and more. You can choose from two comfortable reception lounges, both with commercial kitchens, or a versatile hall/gymnasium with its own kitchenette. The upstairs lounge also offers a licensed bar, making it a great spot for social gatherings.
We’re proud to be home to several local, affiliated clubs:
- Mangakahia Gardening Club
- Mangakahia Group Fitness
- Mangakahia Junior Football Club
- Mangakahia Lions Club
- Mangakahia Rugby Club
- Mangakahia Squash Club
You’ll also find plenty of other groups meeting here each week. Come along and join in with children’s dance classes, Pump classes, Bootcamp fitness, Yoga, or our friendly Social Club—there’s always something happening!
Local schools and organisations regularly use the Complex for sports days, fitness activities, huis, workshops and all sorts of community events. We love being a place where people can connect, get active, and make great memories together.