Useful Links

Support Directory

MSD : Use this link , use entitlements , open to all NZ citizens also if you are not registered with MSD.

If you are an older person, solo parent, home carer or live with a disability or mental health challenge – shop.sva.org.nz

Otherwise please contact the following local and national organisations that are close to Mangere, most are closed weekends:

Southseas Food Hub – call 0800 311 331
MUMA – Manukau Urban Maori Authority, appointment only call 0800 MUMAFB (0800 686 232)-Must call before 10am to ensure you reach them before shut off
Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae: 027 256 1472, for all kai box queries.
St Vincent de Paul Society – South Auckland – Call Onehunga 0800 680 090 – If you are new, please register first svdpak.org.nz. Call Otahuhu 09 270 4088 or email reception@stvinnieotahuhu.org.nz – Pre booked food parcels and pick ups only.
South Auckland Christian Foodbank – Call 0508 242 643 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Affirming Works – Call 0800 023 3476
Salvation Army – Appointment only call 09 262 2332 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
NZ Red Cross – COVID-19: We are in this together. As New Zealand moves through COVID-19 Alert Levels, we urge you to stay safe, keep connected and follow all guidance from the government
Mangere Free Open Street Pantry (Pataka Kai). South Auckland Open Street Pantry’s is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution movement to address immediate and local need

If you live in Otara/Papatoetoe – please contact Otara Health click here. Or collect free masks and hand sanitiser from OKV click here

Please contact the following local organisations:

Te Whānau Rangimarie – All people live in healthy, safe and loving homes. Call 09 275-1230 or email admin@twr.org.nz
Paerangi – Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to Paerangi. Here you can find COVID-19 information in Te Reo Māori, Easy English, Sign language and audio
Pacific Peoples – Here you can find COVID-19 information in various Pacific languages or can call 0800 ola lelei (0800 652 535)
Free call or text 1737 at any time to connect with a trained counsellor
Te Ngā Kahukura
Women’s Refuge – 0800 REFUGE
Shine Helpline – 0508 744 633
Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797
CADS – 09 845 1818
Youthline – 0800 376 633 or by free texting 234
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Outline (LGTB) – 0800 688 5463
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757
Suicide Prevention Helpline – 0508 828 8865

you live in Manurewa – please contact The Pride Project click here

Please contact or visit the following local organisations:

CONNECTED – Mangere based. Call 029 928 8019 or email Angela.Calvert001@msd.govt.nz
The Red Book Agency – based @ Mangere Town Centre Library. Call 021 866 956 or email theredbooknz@gmail.com

Need Employment Support?

Please contact the following local organisations:

Mangere Law Centre – For free legal support/advice regarding COVID related issues call (09) 275 4310 or 0800 100 254.

CONNECTED – Mangere @ MSD/Work and Income Employment Centre
93 Mascot Avenue, Auckland 2022 or email Angela.Calvert001@msd.govt.nz

Some Helpful Info Links:

Employment rights Samoan and Tongan:

Help is available

If your symptoms get worse, shortness of breath contact your GP immediately

You can call free COVID-19 Welfare line on 0800 512 337. They can help you with:

other local organisations

Mangere Connect – Neighbourhood Support.

ME Family Services Please use the link to contact this organisation.