Community Impact & Projects

Toi-Mairangi,
He kete aronui o te ako
He muka tāngata
He muka kōrari

Mairangi Arts Centre,
An unique basket where knowledge of arts and culture are pursued.
Strands connect and bind all our people, just as
strands connect and bind art and culture to the health
and wellbeing of our community.

Te Herenga Waka o Orewa gifted this Whakatauākī / Māori proverb, which represents our collective approach towards working with partnering organisations, schools, and the community.

  • Artist Emma Jane Ormsby has worked with our local youth to create a mural within our Mairangi Arts Garden.

    This collaborative mural is a vivid portrayal of community harmony, conceptualised and brought to life by the youth of the Mairangi Bay area.

    This artwork symbolises the weaving together of diverse people and ideas, akin to the intertwined strands in raranga (Māori weaving).

Group of young women performing on stage at a cultural event, with colorful decorations hanging above and the word 'NOHO TA HI TONU' displayed on the wall behind them.

  • Each year, we gather and collaborate with local schools and community organisations to create kites and displays to celebrate Matariki. We make the most of this season by gathering with our partnering organisations and making new connections with those that are interested to participate.

  • Our garden, situated above our main facilities, is community led. We hold ongoing working bees to develop and maintain the grounds to be accessible and enjoyed by the public.

    • Milford Rotary Club

    • Rotary Interact- Westlake Boys College

    • the Mairangi Bay Scouts

    • Please get in touch with us through our Facebook page to get involved!

    Have a look here for a short YouTube video of the garden renovations.

Map of Mairangi Bay Community, showing landmarks, paths, roads, and nearby areas including Moana Beach, Murrays Bay, and Campbell's Bay, with icons for toilets, parking, playgrounds, and local businesses.
A glass jar filled with colorful beads and jewelry-making supplies, with three completed beaded bracelets and a beaded necklace displayed in front of it.

  • We appreciate the support and involvement of the students and teachers of Wairau Valley Special School Transition Centre who visit us weekly through the school term.

    They create unique one-off friendship bracelets at our studio. The bracelets are on display and can be purchased at our Gallery Store. All proceeds from the sales of these bracelets go back to this initiative, which allows them to expand their amazing bead collection!

Group of volunteers in blue shirts holding hands in a circle on a grassy field at sunset.

  • We are proud to collaborate with local schools and youth outreach collectives, including Auckland North Community and Development Inc. and Bays Youth Action, to bring new alternative education and creative learning classes to the Arts Centre.

    These sessions are designed specifically to support local youth who may be facing challenges adapting in school, at home, or socially. By providing a creative sanctuary, we offer an alternative pathway for these students to engage with the arts, build confidence, and connect with their community in a meaningful way. We believe in the power of creativity to foster resilience, and we are honored to play a part in supporting the next generation as they navigate their unique journeys.