The Great Piratical Rumbustification 2024 – Live On Stage
2024-05-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) and 2 more dates | Māngere Arts Centre, Corner Bader Drive and, Orly Avenue, Māngere, Auckland, 2022
The Great Piratical Rumbustification
By Margaret Mahy
Adapted for the stage by Tim Bray
Songs by Christine White
Created for Ages: 4 – 10
Show Run Time: 50 mins (no interval)
Hoist the Flag of Fun and Mayhem
Shiver me timbers! The pirates are restless, yearning for a grand piratical adventure. “Oh, for a pirate party!” they proclaim. But, as any good pirate knows, a proper pirate party must be a stolen one. So now, get ready to set sail into the high seas of imagination as Margaret Mahy’s delightful tale, The Great Piratical Rumbustification, comes to life in a swashbuckling stage performance by Tim Bray Theatre Company.
Join our young hero, Oliver Terrapin, as he opens up the doors of his oblivious parents’ home for a party – a party with real pirates!
Mayhem ensues in this rollicking, rumbunctious rumpus of an escapade by Tim Bray Theatre Company that promises the most piratical fun you’ve had in years. Yo ho ho!

Ambury Regional Park Planting Days
2024-05-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Ambury Regional Park, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Join us at Ambury Regional Park for this fun and rewarding day out on our regional parks, bring your family and friends to help plant trees to restore the natural environment of the Ambury foreshore.
There are 9500 plants to plant this season at Ambury Regional Park.
Join Friends of the Farm in the ongoing protection and restoration of the foreshore, wetlands, freshwater wetlands, salt marsh and salt meadows along the Ambury Foreshore.
Dates

Sunday 12th May 2024 10am till 1pm
Sunday 19th May 2024 10am till 1pm
Saturday 25th May 2024 10am till 1pm

Suitable for the whole family, please wear fully enclosed footwear, weather appropriate clothing, a bottle of water, spade and gloves if you have them, otherwise we can provide the tools.
Arrive in the main arrival area at Ambury Regional Park and follow the signs to the foreshore planting site.
Remember to join in for a sausage sizzle at the end of the planting, to say thanks for your mahi!
If you would like to know more please contact: southernsectorevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Help our planning by registering your attendance here: https://events.humanitix.com/ambury-regional-park-planting-day

May Mangroves - seedling removal day
2024-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Māngere Boating Club, Kiwi Esplanade, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us on the foreshore for mangrove seedling removals (60cm and smaller). This work is undertaken to protect the ecology of the foreshore for the wide variety of birds who are in the area. The exposed lava flows are a safe roosting area for them and the mudflats provide an accessible feeding ground.
Come along and assist with sustaining the habitat for the birds of Mangere Bridge.
Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes like old sneakers, reef shoes or boat shoes. Bring your own gardening gloves and a bucket if you have them.
See you there!

Sewing Bee: Sat 25 May 1-3pm
2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Ambury Regional Park, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
If planting’s not your thing, but you’re skilled with a needle or want to learn to sew and would like to join some like-minded buddies, come along to Friends of the Farm‘s next sewing bee in the barn at Ambury Farm.
We’ll be making veggie bags (fabric provided) to top up our Tote All Recall bag bins in the library and at St Vincent’s shop in Māngere Bridge to encourage people to take reusable bags when shopping and reduce the waste from single-use plastic or paper bags.
We’ll have at least one spare machine if you’d like to do some of your own sewing or would like to learn how to use a machine.
We’re friendly and welcoming, and will provide tea, coffee and home-made baking. If you arrive early, you might even get a sausage from the planting day! For our regulars, please note the earlier start and finish time!

Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 22 Jun 2-4pm
2024-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Friends of the Farm Community Orchard, behind 84 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts?
Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 22 June 2-4pm.
Jobs to do might include laying cardboard, mulching, planting, weeding, painting, harvesting, and anything else that turns up on the day.
Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge.

Winter 2024 Repair Cafe
2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Māngere Bridge Library, 5/7 Church Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Do you have any small items that need fixing? Bring them along.
Repair cafes are free events where local people bring in damaged or broken items and volunteers repair them. This reduces waste, saves money, and raises community awareness about waste.
We’ll have skilled volunteers on hand to fix bikes, sew ripped clothes, mend damaged books, and fix small household electrical and wooden items.
Enjoy a cuppa while you wait.

POSTPONED: Mangroves - 2024's final seedling removal day
2024-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Māngere Boating Club, Kiwi Esplanade, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022, Auckland, New Zealand
POSTPONED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone this event to a later date (September) to be confirmed. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Join us on the foreshore for mangrove seedling removals (60cm and smaller). This work is undertaken to protect the ecology of the foreshore for the wide variety of birds who are in the area. The exposed lava flows are a safe roosting area for them and the mudflats provide an accessible feeding ground.
Come along and assist with sustaining the habitat for the birds of Mangere Bridge.
Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes like old sneakers, reef shoes or boat shoes. Bring your own gardening gloves and a bucket if you have them.
See you there!

Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 24 Aug 2-4pm
2024-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Friends of the Farm Community Orchard, behind 84 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A RESCHEDULE OF THE 17th AUGUST EVENT THAT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
We’d love you to help with the never-ending task of mulching our new food forest. Good company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward.
Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge.
Check out our heritage food forest videos on our FB page, or contact us for more information.
Background information:
This is the next step in developing our young food forest. We’re hoping to involve the community in creating a pocket planting of food trees which are successful in our unique area.
This heritage tree project began in 2020 but was held back by lockdowns. However, we’re now on track, with more land, and expert pruning guidance from Brian, grafting skills from Richard and community aspirations from Laurence.
If you have an old but fruitful stone fruit tree (peach, plum, apricot, nectarine) which is successful despite you ignoring it, and are interested in learning more about our project, please get in touch so that we can plan next steps. The aim is to take scions and graft from these trees to grow exact replicas in our food forest.
We’re taking steps towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed, is an added bonus!

Sewing Bee at Ambury Barn - Sat 7 Sept, 2-4pm
2024-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Ambury Regional Park, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
If you’re skilled with a needle or want to learn to sew and would like to join some like-minded buddies, come along to Friends of the Farm‘s next sewing bee in the barn at Ambury Farm.
We’ll be making veggie bags (fabric provided) to top up our Tote All Recall bag bins in the library and at St Vincent’s shop in Māngere Bridge to encourage people to take reusable bags when shopping and reduce the waste from single-use plastic or paper bags.
We’ll have at least one spare machine if you’d like to do some of your own sewing or would like to learn how to use a machine.
We’re friendly and welcoming, and will provide tea, coffee and home-made baking.

Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 14 Sept, 2-4pm
2024-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Friends of the Farm Community Orchard, behind 84 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts? Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 14 Sept 2-4pm.
Jobs to do might include laying cardboard, mulching, planting, weeding, painting, harvesting, and anything else that turns up on the day. It’s a never-ending task, mulching our new food forest! This forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed, is an added bonus!
Good company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward. Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge

Kia Ora Kuaka | Hello Godwits - Sun 22 Sept 12:30 - 3:00pm
2024-09-22 12:30 - 15:00 | Ambury Regional Park, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Help us welcome back the Kuaka (Bar-tailed Godwit) from their annual Asian migration to Ambury Regional Park. This event will include a talk from a New Zealand birding expert, a small afternoon tea, and a guided walk and bird observation (approximately 1km each way), all in collaboration with Birds New Zealand.

Who: Suitable for adults and older children with a keen interest in the environment and ornithology.

When: Sunday, 22 September – 12.30pm to 3.00pm

Where: Ambury Regional Park, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland. Meet at the Barn (near the main carpark).

What to bring: Appropriate shoes for walking, a water bottle, binoculars, sun protection and rain coats.

Contact
Southern Regional Parks
southernsectorevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
09 301 0101

Bookings
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/kia-ora-kuaka-hello-godwits-tickets-1012493985767
09 301 0101
southernsectorevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Māngere Bridge Seedling & Seed Swap Day - Sat Sept 28, 10am - 12pm
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Ambury Regional Park, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Friends of the Farm and local Meegan have come together and are excited to share with you our first Spring Seed & Seedling Swap!
Did you save seed from last year’s māra and end up with more than you’ll ever plant? Chances are you’re not alone.
Do you ever sow seeds and have left over seedlings once you’ve planted out your garden? You’re probably not alone there as well.
If you’re new to the gardening world or just excited to get into another season of growing, this event is for you!

Seeds
Seedlings
Old pots
Plant your own seedling
Learn to make your own biodegradable seedling pots
Learn to make your own biodegradable bags for food waste bins

Bring it on down and see what you can swap them for, what you have too much of, someone may have none…
What you have none of, someone may have plenty!
CLICK HERE FOR OUR 10 PAGE SEED SWAP BOOKLET (4Mb PDF)

The Mangere Bridge FUN Run, Walk, Stroll and Stride
2024-09-29 07:15 - 14:00 | Māngere Bridge Village, Coronation Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
The Mangere Bridge FUN Run, Walk, Stroll and Stride is a FUN time for the whole family.
With distances of 5k, 10k, and 21k’s there is a distance for everyone.
With a whole bunch of activities at Home Base (Bill and Naomi Kirk Park) … The Run, Walk, Stroll and Stride will incorporate the Village, the beautiful Kiwi Esplanade and Ambury Farm.
This event is one that anyone can do … people of all ages and abilities can take part – though please note, children under the age of 14 are not permitted to take part in the 21k’s (1/2 Marathon)
Registration and Race Number pick up in the Naomi and Bill Kirk Park will open at 7.15am
All Runners, Walkers, Strollers and Striders need to check in on the day to get their number to be eligible for the spot prizes at the end.

21k participants briefing will be at 7.45am Start time is 8.00am
10k participants briefing will be at 8.45am. Start time is 9.00am
5k participants briefing will be at 9.15am Start time is 9.30am.

This is a fun event for everyone. There will be no “winners” prizes as we are all winners for taking part. But we will have lots of spot prizes. Some we will announce before the day, some at registration and some when everyone has finished.
There will be medals for those that complete the 21k’s
There will be food and beverages in the park and lots of activities for the kids with a Bouncy Castle, Face Painters, Balloon Artist and Live Entertainment
This is going to be a FUN day and we invite you to invite your family and friends to come along and have some fun together.
IMPORTANT: If you register after the 25th September – on the day there will be a late entry fee for every participant !!!
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE AT 5.00pm ON
WEDNESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2024

See mangerebridgerun.com

Repair Cafe - Sat 12th Oct 2024
2024-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Māngere Bridge Library, 5/7 Church Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand

Foreshore Clean Up - Sun 20th Oct 2-4pm
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Park at cnr Kiwi Esplanade & Coronation Road, cnr Kiwi Esplanade & Coronation Road, Auckland, New Zealand
NOTE: this event has been changed from Saturday 19th October due to a clash with another event our crew will be involved in.
Join us on Sunday 20th October between 2 – 4pm to clean up the foreshore/park down at the carpark opposite the GAS.
We would love it if you could spare an hour or 2 of your time to make Māngere Bridge more beautiful.
See you there!

Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 2 Nov, 2-4pm
2024-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Friends of the Farm Community Orchard, behind 84 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts? Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 2 Nov 2-4pm.
Jobs to do might include laying cardboard, mulching, planting, weeding, painting, harvesting, and anything else that turns up on the day. It’s a never-ending task, mulching our new food forest! This forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed, is an added bonus!
Good company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward. Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge

Love Your Maunga ki Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain
2024-11-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Māngere Memorial Hall, 23 Domain Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
See https://www.facebook.com/events/512589835107706/

Celebrate Community, Culture, and Conservation at Love Your Maunga!
Join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024, for the Love Your Maunga event at Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain!
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority in partnership with the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board invites everyone to this special gathering at the award-winning Whānau Ātea.
Come together to honour the cultural significance of the ancestral mountains of Tāmaki Makaurau while enjoying a day full of engaging activities for the whole whānau! Here’s what we have planned:
– Community Hāngī Fundraiser: Enjoy a delicious hāngī for just $10! Proceeds support Etū Rākau and the new mara kai (garden) at the Māngere Community Enviro Hub, promoting sustainable food practices.
– Kēmu Māori and Cultural Workshops: Join Harko Brown and the Māngere Mountain Education Centre team for interactive Māori games and activities that celebrate our rich cultural heritage.
– Tūpuna Maunga Information Hub: Learn about the Tūpuna Maunga Authority’s conservation work and how you can get involved in initiatives like native planting days and pest-free trapping.
– Maunga Clean-Up: Etū Rākau will lead a clean-up activation to help spread awareness of the impact of rubbish to our natural environment. Collected rubbish will be creatively repurposed for fun activities throughout the day!
Let’s come together to celebrate and protect our cherished Tūpuna Maunga. Bring your whānau and friends for a day of connection, learning, and fun!
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation: Whānau Ātea, Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere MountainHāngī: Served from 12pm – 3pm or until sold out!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 7 Dec, 2-4pm
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Friends of the Farm Community Orchard, behind 84 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts? Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 7 Dec 2-4pm.
Jobs to do might include laying cardboard, mulching, planting, weeding, painting, harvesting, and anything else that turns up on the day. It’s a never-ending task, mulching our new food forest! This forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed, is an added bonus!
Good company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward. Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge

Community Orchard Budding Workshop - Sat 1st Mar, 4-6pm
2025-03-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Friends of the Farm Community Orchard, behind 84 Wallace Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Our first event this year at our Community Orchard is a budding workshop. This Saturday 1st March, from 4 – 6.
Budding fruit trees is another way to keep your ageing stone fruit trees going. Cut some some new growth from your fruitful peach, plum, apricot or nectarine tree and bring it along, and Richard will teach us what to do next. Or come along to to learn. It’s free.
The orchard is located behind 82 Wallace Road, Mangere Bridge.
