ME Family Services

Living Resourcefully Programme - Week 1 - Resourceful Living & Food Preparation
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
This program aims to empower families to embrace sustainable living by teaching practical skills, cultural knowledge and offering community support. Through hands-on workshops you will learn to reduce household waste, save money and reconnect with eco-friendly traditions.
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks from 10 am – 12 pm, starting Tuesday, 10th of February 2026
Week 1 will focus on:

Discovering what living resourcefully means to you
Covering the basics of ‘Recycling Right’
Learning how to preserve our ‘go-to’ foods

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Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 1)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join our 10-week Maara Kai Ora ki Te Puna Oranga programme and learn how to grow your own kai, compost, and build resilience for your whānau. This hands-on course will teach you sustainable gardening practices while connecting you with others in the community.
Every Thursday for 10 weeks from 10 am – 12 pm, starting Thursday, 12th of February 2026
Over the course of this programme, you will:

Learn the whakapapa of your kai
Plan your own garden
Learn how to germinate seedlings
Care for your garden
Learn about soil health and composting
Learn when and how to compost and collect seeds
Prepare simple and nutritious kai
Learn about sustainable practices

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Please note: As this is a 10-week programme, we will only be accepting 10 participants per term.
If you do miss out on the second intake, there will be another one next term

Living Resourcefully Programme - Week 2 - Natural & Healthy Cleaning
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
This program aims to empower families to embrace sustainable living by teaching practical skills, cultural knowledge and offering community support. Through hands-on workshops, you will learn to reduce household waste, save money and reconnect with eco-friendly traditions.
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks from 10 am – 12 pm, starting Tuesday, 10th of February 2026
Week 2 will focus on:

Compare cleaning costs
Learn how simple swaps can save money and work wonders for the environment
Learn to make laundry detergent, handmade soap and take them home with you!

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Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 2)
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 3)
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Living Resourcefully - Pop Up Shop (February)
2026-02-27 10:00 - 13:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Our monthly Living Resourcefully Pop-Up Shop is an opportunity for individuals and families to shop, learn new skills, and gain information about living life more resourcefully.
The February Pop-Up Shop will include:

A mending and sewing station
Sendlings for sale
Artwork for sale
Pest-free info station
Clothes for koha

Find out more about our Living Resourcefully 6-Week Programme too!

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Living Resourcefully Programme - Week 4 - Mai i Kurawaka - Reindigenising Ikura (Period)
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
This program aims to empower families to embrace sustainable living by teaching practical skills, cultural knowledge and offering community support. Through hands-on workshops, you will learn to reduce household waste, save money and reconnect with eco-friendly traditions.
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks from 10 am – 12 pm, starting Tuesday, 10th of February 2026
Week 4 will focus on:

For wahine, by wahine – join us for a wānanga that honours menstruation
Learn about traditional and modern knowledge of period care
Take home ‘Ikura products’ to put your learning into action

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Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 4)
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 5)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 6)
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Connecting Community – Radonich Park
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Radonich Park, Cleek Road entrance, Cleek Road, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us at Radonich Park!We invite whānau and community members to register for our upcoming Connecting Community – Radonich Park event, where Lisa Critchley @naturesfold shares tikanga and kawa for harvesting and raranga with harakeke. Saturday 28th March 10 am – 12 pm Radonich Park, Cleek Road entrance Weather permitting (Rain date: 18 April)Harakeke represents whānau and wellbeing, and this is a beautiful chance to come together, learn, and connect.Register now to secure your spot!
Make sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram and our Events page for regular updates.
Nau mai, haere mai whānau

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 7)
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 8)
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 9)
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Maara Kai Ora Programme (Week 10)
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | ME Family Services Centre, 16/18 Ferguson Street, Māngere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand

Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi (Friday 15th May)
2026-05-15 10:00 - 13:00 | 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop), 92 Wickman Way, Mangere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us for our Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi

Come along to our monthly hīkoi as we celebrate the beauty, history, and life of our local stream — Harania Awa.

This is a hands-on, whānau-friendly day where you can get involved in:

Stream restoration
Waste clean-up
Pest trapping

Location: 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Upcoming Friday dates:
5 June | 7 August | 4 September | 9 October | 11 November

Bring your walking shoes, your love for te taiao, and your whānau along for a meaningful day caring for our awa together.

For larger groups of 10+, please contact vijay@mefsc.org.nz

Keep an eye on our Events page and be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for regular updates!

Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi (Friday 5th June)
2026-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 | 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop), 92 Wickman Way, Mangere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us for our Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi

Come along to our monthly hīkoi as we celebrate the beauty, history, and life of our local stream — Harania Awa.

This is a hands-on, whānau-friendly day where you can get involved in:

Stream restoration
Waste clean-up
Pest trapping

Location: 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Upcoming Friday dates:
7 August | 4 September | 9 October | 11 November

Bring your walking shoes, your love for te taiao, and your whānau along for a meaningful day caring for our awa together.

For larger groups of 10+, please contact vijay@mefsc.org.nz

Keep an eye on our Events page and be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for regular updates!

Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi (Friday 7th August)
2026-08-07 10:00 - 13:00 | 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop), 92 Wickman Way, Mangere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us for our Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi

Come along to our monthly hīkoi as we celebrate the beauty, history, and life of our local stream — Harania Awa.

This is a hands-on, whānau-friendly day where you can get involved in:

Stream restoration
Waste clean-up
Pest trapping

Location: 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Upcoming Friday dates:
4 September | 9 October | 11 November

Bring your walking shoes, your love for te taiao, and your whānau along for a meaningful day caring for our awa together.

For larger groups of 10+, please contact vijay@mefsc.org.nz

Keep an eye on our Events page and be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for regular updates!

Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi (Friday 4th September)
2026-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 | 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop), 92 Wickman Way, Mangere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us for our monthly Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi as we celebrate the beauty, history, and life of our local stream — Harania Awa.

This is a hands-on, whānau-friendly day where you can get involved in:

Stream restoration
Waste clean-up
Pest trapping

Location: 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Upcoming Friday dates:
9 October | 11 November

Bring your walking shoes, your love for te taiao, and your whānau along for a meaningful day caring for our awa together.

For larger groups of 10+, please contact vijay@mefsc.org.nz

Keep an eye on our Events page and be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for regular updates!

Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi (Friday 9th October)
2026-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop), 92 Wickman Way, Mangere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us for our monthly Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi as we celebrate the beauty, history, and life of our local stream — Harania Awa.

This is a hands-on, whānau-friendly day where you can get involved in:

Stream restoration
Waste clean-up
Pest trapping

Location: 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Upcoming Friday dates:
11 November

Bring your walking shoes, your love for te taiao, and your whānau along for a meaningful day caring for our awa together.

For larger groups of 10+, please contact vijay@mefsc.org.nz

Keep an eye on our Events page and be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for regular updates!

Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi (Friday 11th November)
2026-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop), 92 Wickman Way, Mangere East, Auckland, 2024, New Zealand
Join us for our monthly Whakaoranga Awa Hikoi as we celebrate the beauty, history, and life of our local stream — Harania Awa.

This is a hands-on, whānau-friendly day where you can get involved in:

Stream restoration
Waste clean-up
Pest trapping

Location: 92 Wickman Way (Bus Stop)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Bring your walking shoes, your love for te taiao, and your whānau along for a meaningful day caring for our awa together.

For larger groups of 10+, please contact vijay@mefsc.org.nz

Keep an eye on our Events page and be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for regular updates!
