Culture & Language
Services, Programmes and Community Events
Services & Programmes
Pa Metua Super Gold Club
The Pa Metua Super Gold Club meet every Tuesday, 10.00am in the oneCOMMUNITY Shed at 287 Kirkbride Road, Mangere.
It was created to provide a safe space for Pa Metua (Cook Islands elders) to gather, meet new and old friends, share a meal, enjoy outings, and thrive in their creativity. For more information, contact Tangi Mataroa at tangi@cidanz.co.nz.
It was created to provide a safe space for Pa Metua (Cook Islands elders) to gather, meet new and old friends, share a meal, enjoy outings, and thrive in their creativity. For more information, contact Tangi Mataroa at tangi@cidanz.co.nz.
Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga Vainetini Collective NZ
The Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga Vainetini Collective NZ meet every Friday at 10.00am in the oneCOMMUNITY Shed.
.It first began as an amalgamation of several vainteini groups across Auckland. Overtime, the group grew into their own, taking on community projects and events that have turned a community group into a social enterprise.
.It first began as an amalgamation of several vainteini groups across Auckland. Overtime, the group grew into their own, taking on community projects and events that have turned a community group into a social enterprise.
'Are Taunga
Officially launched as part of CILW 2020, Are Taunga was launched as a proposed structure to oversee the development of a holistic approach to reviving Cook Islands Language in Aotearoa.
Its focus is adult language education, developing an accessible system to store current Cook Islands words, including content creation, and passing on cultural traditions.
Its focus is adult language education, developing an accessible system to store current Cook Islands words, including content creation, and passing on cultural traditions.
Te Vai Ora Kreativ
Te Vai Ora Kreativ was established as a way for māpu to utilise their digital and creative skills to create Cook Islands content.
TVOK has taken on projects for Pink Shirt Day, Mental Health Week and Cook Islands Language Week. At present TVOK is producing Early Learning and activity books to support the language learning of our communities.
TVOK has taken on projects for Pink Shirt Day, Mental Health Week and Cook Islands Language Week. At present TVOK is producing Early Learning and activity books to support the language learning of our communities.
Community Events
04
Aug
Opening Prayer Service, CILW 2024
- 5:30 pm
- The Church of Jesus Christ LDS, Favona Mangere
On behalf of the Cook Islands Religious and Advisory Council NZ (CIRAC NZ), we warmly welcome you and your family, to join us a Combined Prayer Service Blessing and Opening te 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani 2024. Date: Sunday 04 August, 2024 Where: The Church of Jesus Christ LDS - 15 Robertson Road, Favona Mangere, AKL 1026.
05
Aug
Official Opening Ceremony, CILW 2024
- 9:30 am
- MIT Pasifika Community Centre
We warmly invite you to join us for the Official Opening Ceremony of te 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani 2024, hosted by the Cook Islands Teachers & Educators Collective NZ (CITECNZ). Date: Monday 05 August 2024 Where: MIT Pasifika Community Centre, 53 Otara Road, Otara | Gate 12. | Tanoa Room | Please note that this is a paid parking area. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. ‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku matakeinanga” “Connect me to the vaka of my tribe.” See less
10
Aug
Closing Ceremony, CILW 2024
- 4:00 pm
- Te Akapuanga Kuki Airani Community Centre
On behalf on the Porirua Cook Islands Association and Korero Tupuna Trust, we warmly invite you and your family to join us for the Official Closing Ceremony of 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani 2024. Date: Saturday 10 August 2024 Where: Te Akapuanga Kuki Airani - Cook Islands Community Centre | 14 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024. Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
25
Apr
Cook Islands ANZAC Commemoration Service
- 2:00 pm
- 287 Kirkbride Road, Mangere
Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. 500 Cook Islanders enlisted to serve in the New Zealand armed forces during World War I. On behalf of the Cook Islands Consulate Office and the Auckland Cook Islands ANZAC committee, we warmly invite you to attend the commemoration for these 500 soldiers: Date: Thursday 25 April 2024 Time: 2.00pm Venue: CIDANZ Office, 287 Kirkbride Road, Mangere. Bring a plate. Parking will be available along Kirkbride Road, behind the CIDANZ office, and on Naylors Drive.
26
Apr
Pa Metua Day Out!
- 9:30 am
- Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre
Aere Mai, Aria Mai, Hano Mai kia mataora tatou! Supported by the Ministry for Social Development, we are proud to be hosting the Cook Islands Pa Metua Day Out! Date: Friday 26 April 2024 Doors Open: 9.30am Address: Te Puke o Otara - 20 Newbury Street, Otara. This is a free event for your Mama, Papa, and carers to meet, check out what support services are available for Pa Metua living in Tāmaki Makaurau, and catch up with friends. For more details, contact Anthony Tou on 0273031832 or anthony@cidanz.co.nz