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.
2026 Photography Contest
The Mangawhai Lions, with support from Shelley Boyed of Barfoot & Thompson Mangawhai, are calling for entries to the 2026 Photography Competition. Entry is free and open to all ages, with the top three images in each category earning a place in the 2027 Mangawhai Lions Community Fundraising Calendar.
Photographers may submit up to two images per category:
Landscape, Nature, Beach Fun, and Heritage.
The competition runs 1–7 Aug, closing at 11:59 pm on 7 Aug 2026, with prizegiving on 27 August.
Entry forms are available at Mangawhai Library or via the link below.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE FORM
ENTER YOUR DETAILS THEN SAVE WITH A NEW NAME
SEND THIS AS AN ATTCHMENT WITH YOUR PHOTOS
Completed forms and photo files must be emailed as attachments.
Judges will be looking for strong, high‑resolution images that showcase Mangawhai. Entrants are encouraged to avoid digital zoom, shoot in high‑res settings, photo's MUST be landscape orientation NOT portrait and images need to be between 2–4 MB at 200 dpi.
Donation to Mangawhai Coastguard
Mangawhai Lions have donated $15,000 to Coastguard Mangawhai, raised through the Mangawhai Lions Food and Wine Festival with support from New World Mangawhai. The funds will help build a much‑needed drive‑through wash for the Coastguard’s boat, trailer, and tractor—equipment that must enter the surf during every emergency launch and quickly corrodes in saltwater.
This new wash system will extend the life of vital rescue gear, reduce maintenance costs, and keep Kōkako Rescue mission‑ready. It’s a powerful example of community fundraising making a real, practical impact.
Mangawhai can be proud—this generosity helps keep our coastline safer and our volunteers supported.
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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
HEARING AID & HEARING AID BATTERY RECYCLING
We collect unwanted used or new hearing aids and hearing aid batteries and they are recycled for use in the Pacific Islands and Africa. Drop off point is the Hospice Shop in Mangawhai Village, ask for Rowena or Bay Audiology.
Our Past Projects
Here's a review of some of our projects so far...
Pink Ribbon High Tea 2026 See more here
Donation to Mangawhai Junior Lifesavers See more here
Collaborating with the Piroa Trust for Community Planting Day See more here
New Gazebos for the Tomarata Camels 2026 See more here
Love Grace Handbag Appeal 2026 See more here
Community Food Stand at Managawhai Heads 2025/26 See more here
Sandsational 2026 See more here
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