Mangere Bridge Village Business Association
Mangere Bridge Village Business Association Incorporated
our Community Village with a big heart
Welcome to Māngere Bridge, where community and nature harmoniously blend!
Nestled between the stunning Te Pane o Mataoho (Māngere Mountain), the serene waters of the Manukau Harbour, and the iconic Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge, our town centre offers a unique destination for all your needs. Māngere Bridge boasts a diverse array of retail, hospitality, and service businesses, ensuring you find everything from a tasty bite to eat to everyday essentials.
Stroll through our charming streets and discover amazing products, delightful cafes, and speciality stores. Whether you're searching for fresh produce, unique gifts, or a relaxing dining experience, Māngere Bridge has it all.
Our vibrant community hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, celebrating our rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Experience the best of both worlds in Māngere Bridge, where the allure of the maunga, moana, and bridge create an unforgettable backdrop for your visit. Discover Māngere Bridge and find your new favourite spot!
Māngere Market Trust
Santa Parade
Get ready for the highlight of the Māngere Bridge calendar – our beloved Annual Santa Parade is back, and this year’s theme is Winter Wonderland! ❄️⛄ Expect magical floats, festive tunes, sparkling lights, and plenty of holiday cheer as the village transforms into a snow-kissed celebration – all topped off with a special appearance from Santa himself!
✨ Want to be part of the magic?
We’re now taking expressions of interest for floats — contact us now to secure your spot in the parade!
Join us for a fun, informal 45-minute sessions for kids aged 2–8, featuring races, ball skills, games, and exercise.
A parent or guardian is required to stay with their child during the session. We ask for a small gold coin donation each week to support the program.
Don't miss our special family picnic on the final day!
Term 4, 2025: 29th Oct to 17th Dec 2025. Register now or just come along on the day!
Who Are We?
An incorporated society in partnership with the Auckland Council BID programme.
(Business Improvement District)
We work with Auckland council as part of the (BID) programme to ensure the ongoing success of our local village through a Targetted rate grant that is struck each year to fund the ongoing services, events and continued success of the village. We have a committee that meets six or more times a year and employ a Village Manager to oversee the assocaitions operations. Kate Adams is a community local has been in the role just over nine years and many of the community know Kate and the work she and the committee does. Read more about the work Kate does in the Blog section. The benefits of this partnership ensure funding is available and well managed through the targetted rate, funding grants through council and other organisations to that help provide security patrols, a CCTV across the village, Events and local promotions plus oversight of general maintenance and improvements in the village, along with many other activities.