Mangawhai Lions Club
Our Club has a number of projects on the go both independently and in conjunction with other local groups. If you have a project you need help with or think we might like, please contact us to talk it through.
Sandsational Sat 31st Jan, 2026 10-3pm
Sandsational, Mangawhai's Sand Sculpting competition is back!
Categories for Sand Sculpture $5 entry
Juniors (up to 14 years)
Seniors/Mixed (adults or mixed Adult and Children Teams
1st Prize $500 (in each category)
2nd Prize $300 (in each category)
3rd Prize $200 (in each category)
Fancy Dress Dog and Owner $5 Entry
Prizes from Mangawhai Vets
Junior Treasure Hunt
and...... the Great Golf Ball Drop
Raffle tickets just $5, ball nearest the pin wins $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200
Community Food Stand for the Heads
In conjunction with the Mangawhai Shed, Mangawhai Lions have donated a Community Food Stand that is located on Molesworth Drive in the Heads. Special thanks to Lions Chris den Boestert, Eli Gilmore and Eric Taylor who helped make this happen!
Our On-Going Projects
ENVIRONMENT
We get involved with local Environmental projects , such as working with the Piroa Trust Weed Action Group
read more about this here
EYEGLASS RECYCLING
We collect unwanted eyeglasses and recycle those for use in the Pacific Islands. Drop off point is the Hospice Shop in Mangawhai Village, ask for Rowena.
read more about this here
Our Past Projects
Here's a review of some of our projects so far...
Santa Parade 2025 See more here
Storage Shed for Mangawhai Coastguard 2025 See more here
Picnic Table for the Mangawhai Library Hall 2025 See more here
Donation to North Haven Hospice 2025 See more here
Housie Fundraiser for Te Whai Trust 2025 See more here
Photography Competition 2025 See More here
Pink Ribbon High Tea 2025 See More here
Grace Milane Handbag Appeal 2025 See More Here
Mangawhai Lions Food & Wine Festival 2025 See More here
Sandsational 2025 See more here
Fundraising Calendar 2025 see more here
Picnic Table Project 2024 See more here
Lions Xmas Cakes 2024 See more here
Daffodil Day Trivia Night 2024 see more here
Bunnings Family Nights 2024 see more here
Photography Competition 2024 see more here
Camp Quality 2024 see more here
Pink Ribbon High Tea 2024 see more here
Grace Milane Handbag Appeal 2024 see more here
Bowl Jam 2024 see more here
Lions Xmas Cakes 2023 see more here