Welcome
Mangere East Community Centre has launched this community website to keep you informed about the wide range of quality services and activities at the centre, and issues impacting our community.
Located behind the Mangere East Library, at 372 Massey Road, The Mangere East Community Centre comprises the Mangere East Community Learning Centre and After School, Samoa Ati'ae, and the Mangere Peoples Centre which offers medical and dental services. Click on 'Our Voices' newsletter below for more details of these services.
From left: TASI LAUESE JP, coordinator of Samoa Atia'e
MAHAVEER JAIN, Mangere Peoples Centre doctor
ROGER FOWLER, manager of Mangere East Community Learning Centre
Centre Coordinator: FIONA DAWSON
LATEST NEWS:
Our 2010 Term 1 classes are up and running - you can join in most of them at anytime. And most are free!
Literacy classes: If you want to join this course, you will need to talk with the tutor, Meritiana, before 9am Weds, or Fridays.
To join our ESOL classes, meet our tutor (Karen) from 8.30am on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Go the 'Adult Education Classes' page for more information on our classes.
MANGERE EAST XMAS FESTIVAL - review
The Centre organised last year's Mangere East Xmas Festival with a big public concert in Walter Massey Park on the corner of Hain Ave and Massey Rd, on Saturday 12 December 2009.
The big crowd enjoyed an impressive line-up of popular entertainers including, Savage, Young Sid (Smashproof), Adeaze, J. Williams, Recommended Dosage, Tigilau Ness (Unity Pacific). The theme focused on the campaign to stop familiy violence: "It's Not OK".
Speakers included Manukau Mayor Len Brown and Mangere MP Su'a William Sio.
MANGERE EAST CULTURAL FESTIVAL - review
The Centre organised the first Mangere East Cultural Festival in 2008, in the Mangere East Village Green.
Launched by Deputy Mayor Su'a William Sio, the day was a great success with a wide range of cultural groups showcasing their talents.
This event will become a regular festival to celebrate the diverse cultures and talents of our community. Get your culture group involved in the next festival! Come along and share the excitement!
VISITORS' BUS TO WAIKERIA PRISON:
The Centre runs the PARS visitors' bus to Waikeria on the last Sunday of each month, except for the December trip which is on the Sunday before Xmas.
Only $10 donation - pre-school children free. Pick ups on the way, such as Auckland city, Otahuhu, Mangere, Otara, Manurewa, Papakura, Huntly etc.
Ring the Centre to book a seat: Ph 2756161.
NEW TAI CHI CLASSES:
Now from 1pm on Tuesdays. [FREE]
NEW SALSA/LATIN DANCE CLASSES:
Reggaeton/Latin R&B style - wear comfortable loose clothing and a towel.
Every Wednesday from 7 - 8pm. Tutors Paul & Gina Te Whata. ($5 per session).
Have fun as you get fit!
NEW PARENTING COURSES:
The Centre offers a range of free parenting classes, including:
- SKIP Positive Parenting (for parents with children under 5 years),
-Hoki Ki Te Rito - 'Mellow Parenting' for mothers with pre-schoolers,
-Parenting for Fathers,
-'Early Bird' Parent Training for families with children on the Autistic Spectrum (under 5 years). Free Saturday sesions. Contact Ohomairangi Ph: 2630798.
Contact the SKIP coordinator, Tarisi, at the Centre (2756161) for details - or Mob: 021-2799299, or email: skipmangere@clear.net.nz
NEW FIJIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES:
For beginners - on Saturdays 3pm - 5pm
[See "Adult Education Classes" page for more information on all the courses available at the centre.]
OSCAR PROGRAMMES:
The Centre runs Before & After School, and Holidays Programmes. The Summer Holiday programme included exciting excursions to Motu Moana Adventure Park, Jungle World, Mini-Golf, SkateLand, Mangere Fun Pools and Maraetai Beach. The Afterschool bus picks up children from all local schools, including: Papatoetoe North, Sutton Park, Mangere East, Mary MaKillop, Southern Cross Campus & Kura, Kedgley Int, Kingsford.
Go the 'Out-of-school Care Services' page for more information & photos.
BUS CHARTERS:
The Centre now owns three buses which are available for hire at reasonable rates; a 45 seat coach, a 33 seat coach and a 15 seat mini-bus. Ph: 275-6161.
VENUE HIRE:
There are a variety of spaces available for hire - suitable for meetings, classes, seminars and small conferences. Catering can also be arranged. Off street parking, kitchens with each room, wheel chair accessible, fenced playground, white boards, DVD player etc. Reasonable rates. Ph 275-6161
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