Events

Look out for Community Events in the Mangakahia Valley:

ANZAC Day – Thursday 25 April

ANZAC Service at 9am at Maungatapere Community Hall – 1257 State Highway 14, Maungatapere
Then the Maungatapere War Memorial Church will be open right after the service from 10am on 25 April

Next Country Meal – Friday 10 May – Mangakahia Rugby Club

Orders will be taken from 6pm in the upstairs lounge at Mangakahia Sports and Community Complex
Ample free parking
Heaps of space for the kids to run around

Fundraising Dinner Mangakahia Rugby and Squash Club – Friday 24th May

This year Mangakahia Rugby and Mangakahia Squash Club have partnered with Rural Support Trust – Northland for an enjoyable fundraising evening with dinner, dessert and an inspiring celebrity speaker panel comprising of Dame Valerie Adams, Shane Cameron and Phil Gifford.

Proceeds raised from the evening will support both the Mangakahia Rugby and Squash Club.

Doors open at 6pm
Ample free parking
Tickets available online now – max 8 per table

Any questions, contact Kylie Livingston 0211227063 or Vicky Booth 0276993021

Past Events:

FMG Young Farmer of the Year – Northern Regional Final

12 & 13 April

Mangakahia Summer Festival – Saturday 24th February 2024

The Mangakahia Summer Festival is a fun, free and collaborative community event hosted by the Mangakahia Sports Complex, normally on the last Saturday of February.

Lots of activities are on offer including:

Kidzone – face painting, decorate a cupcake, bouncy castles, pony rides, tractor rides and more!
Food stalls – coffee truck and a great variety of food available
General stalls – promoting local businesses, arts & crafts, local group fundraising
Competitions – raffles, guess the weight, chain saw sculpting, highland dancing
Music – a DJ will be keeping the carnival sounds pumping
Classic Car & Truck Show

Mangakahia Garden Ramble

Held on Sunday 26th November 2023

A successful third season fundraising for the Mangakahia Sports and Community Complex, visitors had the opportunity to view a selection of new gardens plus some old favourites in the Mangakahia, Maungatapere area.

On the trail this year were nine beautiful gardens with an abundance of flowers, landscaping features and numerous sculptural elements. We had delightful urban gardens through to large country gardens, subtropical gardens and a stunning natural waterfall feature.

There were plants for sale and numerous garden related stalls.

General Admission – $30

For more information, including featured gardens, please see our Facebook page

This event is run by the Mangakahia Sports and Community Complex. Funds raised will go towards the maintenance and improvement of our building and facilities that benefits all members of our community.