Testimonial
“A wonderful Government-funded initiative for our elderly people. It is important for their mental health and wellbeing.
“My parents attend on Tuesdays at Otara where they look forward to meet and see their friends. They play dominoes, cards/pele suipi etc., a time of fellowship and a delicious hot lunch.
“I would like to encourage all our Pasefika families to take advantage of these programmes and help for our elderly people. It helps them connect with the community, and culture especially since COVID.
“Thank you for this wonderful service, the support and help provided for our elderly parents. It is very much appreciated. Fa’afetai tele lava.”
Matua Ola Manuia Day Programme
Auckland region
Helping our older Pacific people in South and West Auckland to be engaged, healthy, and active members of their communities.
Weekly meetings for different ethnic groups and annual market days support our mate to showcase their languages, cultures, and handicrafts.
Who can access
Anyone over the age of 60 in the Auckland region can join our Matua Ola Manuia Day Programmes.
Call us free on 0800 825 282 to speak with our friendly staff or email enquiries@vakatautua.co.nz for more information.
We can help you
Stay connected with your community
Learn new skills and technologies
Celebrate your culture and language
Matua group meetings
Cook Islands (Otara)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
MIT Pasifika Community Centre
53 Otara Road, Otara
Cook Islands (Mangere)
Wednesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
Mangere Metro Theatre
362 Massey Road, Mangere
Samoa (Otara)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
Te Puke O Tara Community Hall
20 Newbury Street, Otara
Samoa (Mangere)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
Auuso Kerisiano Church
56 Mascot Avenue, Mangere
Niue
Tuesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
Te Puke O Tara Community Hall
20 Newbury Street, Otara
Tuvalu
Wednesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
New Life Church, 333 Great North Road
Henderson Mall
*Please note: programme times are subject to change and may not take place during school holidays.