Mangere's 275 Times May 2016

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2 LIVING TO SERVE EARNS HONOUR continued... but they supported me getting higher education. They drove me to Albany as I still couldn’t drive and I crossed the harbor bridge for the first time in my life.” Her studies led her to undertake a Master's degree and develop a mentoring scheme particularly aimed at helping young Pacific women. This scheme would soon evolve into what is now known as Affirming Works. Since 2001, without the support of her husband and their faith in God. “We just feel called to this piece of work and it’s just by faith that we step out. The key for us has been about doing those small things well. Doing the ordinary things right and I think by doing that, things fall into place.” Watching these young Pacific leaders come up is what excites me now.” Ms Afeaki-Mafile’o says her upbringing in Māngere has given her a unique perspective on the world to help her achieve big things. “It’s all about Māngere. I think it’s the richness and diversity of the people here that has prepared me so well and it’s basically helped me feel confident in being brown.” So what's next for Ms Afeaki- Affirming Works has supported more than 5,000 youth and children and provided training and employment to more than 100 youth workers. But Ms Afeaki-Mafile’o has morphed from social worker into social entrepreneur as she and her husband have gone on to run two cafes, a consultancy business and a coffee plantation in Tonga. In 2006 she was awarded the Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader Award, and in 2013 she was awarded the Westpac Woman of influence for Community and Social Enterprise. The mother of three says she couldn’t have undertaken all these projects “It’s all about Māngere. I think it’s the richness and diversity of the people here that has prepared me so well..." She says all the proceeds from their business enterprises are reinvested into the support services for young people as that remains her greatest passion. “We’re focused on trying to grow the next generation of leaders by creating opportunities for our youth to use their giftedness. Mafile’o and her team? "We've run this conference for the last three years called "Young, Free and Pasifika" - it's for young women to explore their culture, identity and to empower their communities." She says attendees are hand-picked from around secondary schools in Auckland and this year it will be held on May 27 at the Māngere Arts Centre. To find out more check out the YouTube clip from last's year event: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TPmSozuYd24 Or visit https://www.facebook.com/ affirmingworksltd/ for more info. 275 times 275 Māngere’s times Words: Justin Latif Design: Jo Latif Publisher: ME Family Services We are currently reaching around 15,000 people via Facebook, Twitter and our hard copies magazines which are distributed to over 100 pick up sites around Māngere, Māngere East, Māngere Bridge and the Airport District. If you would like to promote your business AND support this community initiative please email us and we'll send you more info. 275times@gmail.com www.facebook.com/275times www www.275times.com what we're about There are so many great things going on in Māngere but unfortunately we don’t hear about them or these positive events get overlooked. Therefore, with the help of ME Family Services, we have set up this local media initiative to provide a platform for sharing the positive stories of Māngere, celebrating successes and also bringing to light things that matter in the community. This is a social enterprise aimed at enriching this community through informing and entertaining anyone who workds, lives or plays in Māngere. If you're unsure why the '275' - it refers to the 275 telephone prefix than many used to have and it also has become the unofficial nickname of this community. Please don't hesitate to send us any feedback or ideas for stories. future print Contact: Tuhin Choudhury Unit 7/17 Airpark Drive
Football super-coach comes to Māngere 3 If you know anything about football in New Zealand, then you know Kevin Fallon. His name has been synomous with footballing titles, success and awards ever since he arrived in the country from the north of England in the 1970s. He was assistant coach to the All Whites on their miraculous run to the 1982 FIFA World Cup. He's also coached Gisborne United, Hamilton AFC, Central United, the U17 All Whites, the Football Kingz as well as guiding Mt Albert Grammar to seven national titles. And now the heralded football coach is coaching the top team at Māngere’s very own Manukau City Association Football Club. Fallon admits himself that the move south wasn’t one he’d have predicted. "I was basically retired and getting a bit bored and to a lot of people, coming to Māngere was a bit of a strange move. "But it’s got some things that a lot of clubs don’t have. And as soon as I got back I felt good to be back in it." Fallon says he’s been in and around professional teams since he was 15 and is relishing the chance to help foster a new crop of talent to reach their potential. “I set off in football in 1964 and I’ve had football in my head ever since.” And Fallon says the club has the right ingredients for success. “The lights are excellent and training fields are good and the main field is It’s her genuine love for people and an unexpected life change that drew Karen back into real estate in 2013. Being born and bred in South Auckland it was a natural choice to make Māngere Bridge home, especially near the ever changing Manukau Harbour she has always loved so much. Karen Grant-McKenzie doesn't do things by halves and a quick chat with her about career and personal life to date is evidence of her love to live life TO the full. Business ownership, Respite Care provider, Property Stylist, Post War (Croatia) Drug Rehabilitation Manager and missionary, not to mention artist and recently, wing walking on a flying plane, Karen has a few stories she could tell. Previously working as a counsellor, To see a video of the full interview search: 'Māngere's 275 Times' on YouTube.com FRESH START: Kevin Fallon's arrival at MCAFC has already made a difference. good –so if you’ve got good facilities - the rest you can build on.” And he sees great potential to grow football in the area. “Like any area, it has a lot of kids who have the skills we can work with. And this is basically an area of football people. Whether they’ve come from the Phillipines, Fiji, South America or Africa. Our team is like a league of nations. This area and club will get stronger and stronger as it’s basically football people.” The club's senior team captain Hone Fowler says Fallon has had an immediate impact on the club. mostly in South Auckland high schools, Karen’s return to real estate combines her love of people, property and styling. Last year, the founder of Mangere Bridge Realty Limited, which is a boutique stand alone agency where Karen was working, was planning retirement. When she offered Karen the opportunity to buy the company she jumped at it! Since taking ownership of the business six months ago, Karen gets great satisfaction supporting the community as they buy and sell homes and ensures confidence and care during the process, with shared excitement about the results. She explains, “It is so neat being a part of this vibrant village community and because it is a small community, confidentiality is most critical along with ethical practice. I have made so many great friendships already through my work and my life here.” “He’s brought a new level of experience and knowledge from coaching at highest levels of the game." And Fowler hopes Fallon can also help establish a South Auckland Football Academy. “The dream is to change the mentality around football in our Pasifika community. Half of the All Whites team are of Polynesian descent so the outcome of this initiative could widen the pool of players for NZ and all the Island nations to choose from." Visit http://www.manukaucityafc. com/ for more information. Advertorial Helping local people buy local homes Property Insight Evenings. On Thursday evenings 6-7pm at St James - Church St, Māngere Village. Hear from guest speakers on topics such as subdividing and building minor dwellings, getting appraisals and valuations for insurance, mortgages and finance, and info about the upcoming Proposed Unitary Plan. Email karen@ mangerebridgerealty.co.nz to express interest, all welcome.
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