Mangawhai Local

Mangawhai & surrounds · Coast to country

Find what you need, locally.

Businesses, services, jobs, events and local info — in one place. Built for people who live, work and spend in Mangawhai — from the Heads and the Village out to Kaiwaka, Hakaru, Te Ārai and Langs Beach.

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Coast to country

Mangawhai & surrounds

Locals count more than the town as Mangawhai — Kaiwaka, Hakaru and the rural roads in between, plus Te Ārai, Langs Beach and Bream Tail. Pick a place to filter the directory.

What's on

Happening around Mangawhai

Dates come from each organiser — check their page before you go.

News & updates

What's new on Mangawhai Local

The latest changes to the site, newest first.

    Popular

    Find local services

    Local deals

    Specials & promotions

    Only deals the business publishes itself — each links to the source.

    Work local

    Jobs around Mangawhai & Kaiwaka

    Local roles, locals keen for work, and small jobs that need doing around the place.

    Stay safe when looking for work or hiring
    • Real employers don't charge you to apply or to start work.
    • Don't send your IRD number, bank details or ID until you've met them and have a written job offer.
    • Meet in a public place for a first chat.

    Mangawhai Local checks each post by hand, but we can't verify everyone. If something feels off, trust your gut. Report scams to Netsafe.

    Discover

    Featured local businesses

    A mix of local favourites. Paid spots are marked Sponsored.

    Local directory

    Businesses & services

    Hours and prices change — confirm directly with the business.

    Right now

    Local heads-up

    Road closures, crashes slowing traffic, power cuts, wandering stock or weather trouble around Mangawhai.

    Emergency? Call 111 first. Posts are checked before they go up, so they won't be instant. Please don't share names, number plates or photos of people involved. Heads-ups disappear after 48 hours.

    Seen something locals should know?

    Send a quick heads-up and we'll pop it up once it's checked. Stick to what's happening and where.

    Posting rules

    • Real, local posts only, posted by you or with permission.
    • No discriminatory ads (e.g. based on race, gender, religion, age, family status or disability). These are against NZ law.
    • Never ask for money upfront, bank logins or ID.
    • We check every post and can decline or remove anything that breaks these rules.
    How should people contact you?

    Optional. Leave these unticked to post anonymously, and we won't show your email.

    Hitting Send opens your email app. We check posts before they go up and only show contact details you've ticked.

    We check submissions once a day, around 7pm (we've got day jobs too!). Approved posts usually go up that evening.

    Community

    Lost & Found

    Lost your keys at the beach, or found a dog wandering down the road? Post it here and help get things home.

    Lost or found something?

    Items, pets, anything really. Got a photo? Attach it to the email that opens and we'll add it.

    Posting rules

    • Real, local posts only, posted by you or with permission.
    • No discriminatory ads (e.g. based on race, gender, religion, age, family status or disability). These are against NZ law.
    • Never ask for money upfront, bank logins or ID.
    • We check every post and can decline or remove anything that breaks these rules.
    Lost or found?
    How should people contact you?

    Hitting Send opens your email app. We check posts before they go up, only show what you're happy to share, and take them down after 30 days or whenever you ask.

    We check submissions once a day, around 7pm (we've got day jobs too!). Approved posts usually go up that evening.

    Community

    Buy & Sell

    Sell the kayak, find a cot, or give away the spare firewood. Local stuff for local people.

    Stay safe: Meet somewhere public, check items before you pay, and never pay up front for something you haven't seen. Mangawhai Local isn't part of the sale — it's just between buyer and seller.

    No weapons, alcohol, tobacco/vapes, medicines, animals for sale, or anything illegal.

    More ways to stay safe
    • Never pay by gift card, crypto or overseas transfer.
    • If you can, pay on pick-up once you've seen the item.

    Mangawhai Local checks each post by hand, but we can't verify everyone. If something feels off, trust your gut. Report scams to Netsafe.

    Got something to sell, or after something?

    Post it here and locals can get in touch the way you choose. Got a photo? Attach it to the email that opens and we'll add it.

    Posting rules

    • Real, local posts only, posted by you or with permission.
    • No discriminatory ads (e.g. based on race, gender, religion, age, family status or disability). These are against NZ law.
    • Never ask for money upfront, bank logins or ID.
    • We check every post and can decline or remove anything that breaks these rules.
    For sale, wanted or free?
    How should people contact you?

    Hitting Send opens your email app. We check posts before they go up and take them down after 30 days or whenever you ask.

    We check submissions once a day, around 7pm (we've got day jobs too!). Approved posts usually go up that evening.

    Community

    Rentals

    Long-term rentals and holiday baches around Mangawhai, posted by locals. Free to list during launch.

    Stay safe when renting
    • View the place in person (or have someone you trust do it) before paying anything.
    • For long-term rentals, the landlord must lodge your bond with Tenancy Services. Bond can't be more than 4 weeks' rent, and letting fees aren't allowed.
    • Get a written tenancy agreement.
    • Never pay by gift card, crypto or overseas transfer.

    Mangawhai Local checks each post by hand, but we can't verify everyone. If something feels off, trust your gut. Report scams to Netsafe.

    Got a place to rent out?

    Long-term rental or holiday bach, pop it up here and locals can get in touch the way you choose. Got photos? Attach them to the email that opens and we'll add them. Free to list during launch.

    Posting rules

    • Real, local posts only, posted by you or with permission.
    • No discriminatory ads (e.g. based on race, gender, religion, age, family status or disability). These are against NZ law.
    • Never ask for money upfront, bank logins or ID.
    • We check every post and can decline or remove anything that breaks these rules.
    Long-term or holiday?
    How should people contact you?

    Hitting Send opens your email app. We check posts before they go up, only show what you're happy to share, and take them down after 30 days or whenever you ask.

    We check submissions once a day, around 7pm (we've got day jobs too!). Approved posts usually go up that evening.

    Local life

    Useful local info

    In an emergency always call 111.

    Things to do

    About Mangawhai LocalWho's behind the site, and how to get your listing kept up to date, free.

    Get listed

    Add your business, post a job or share a special

    Run a business, club or event in Mangawhai, Kaiwaka or the surrounding area? Send your details and we'll add you — or fix anything we've got wrong. Listings are free.

    Posting rules

    • Real, local posts only, posted by you or with permission.
    • No discriminatory ads (e.g. based on race, gender, religion, age, family status or disability). These are against NZ law.
    • Never ask for money upfront, bank logins or ID.
    • We check every post and can decline or remove anything that breaks these rules.
    What are you sending?
    How should people contact you?

    Hitting Send opens your email app with your details filled in. We only use them to set up your listing.

    We check submissions once a day, around 7pm (we've got day jobs too!). Approved posts usually go up that evening.

    About

    Built by a local, after hours.

    Kia ora! I'm Marc. I started out pine planting in forests across the central North Island, one of those jobs not many last long in, and I've been doing revegetation and landscaping around Northland since 2021. I built Mangawhai Local after hours on a free domain with zero budget and plenty of hustle. Busy running your business? Send us your details and we'll keep your listing up to date, free. The domain will come when the hustle pays off 😅

    Send your detailsEmail us

    What locals say

    Used Mangawhai Local, or had Marc build something for you? We'd love to hear how it went. Send us your feedback by email, and we'll always ask before showing your name.

    Marc's services

    Websites & apps

    Honest local pricing from Arkins Solutions, the team behind Mangawhai Local. All prices NZD. Prices are final, no GST added (Arkins Solutions is not GST-registered).

    Launch offer

    Buy any website or care plan, get 3 months of Featured listing free.

    Landing page

    $595

    One page, intro price.

    Mobile-friendly one-pager, contact form/button, map, basic SEO, one revision round.

    Typical NZ price: $700–$3,000 (often +GST).

    Small business website

    $1,450

    Up to 5 pages, intro price.

    Home, About, Services, Gallery, Contact; basic SEO; Google Business Profile help; 2 revision rounds.

    Typical NZ price: $1,500–$8,000 (often +GST).

    Portfolio site

    $850

    Intro price.

    Up to 6 pages, gallery, about/CV, contact and social links.

    Typical NZ price: $950–$2,500+ (often +GST).

    Monthly care plan

    $29/mo or $59/mo

    No lock-in; cancel with 30 days' notice.

    • Basic $29: hosting, SSL, backups, uptime check, 30 min of edits.
    • Plus $59: all of Basic, 1 hr of edits, monthly visitor report and a free Featured listing.

    Typical NZ price: $40–$199/month (often +GST).

    Custom web app

    from $2,500

    Hourly work and small changes $65/hr.

    Fixed quote in writing before the build; you own the code and data. Example: staff timesheet app $3,500 + $25/mo hosting & support (clock in/out on phone, jobs/sites, admin dashboard, weekly hours, CSV export for payroll/Xero, up to ~20 staff).

    Typical NZ price: $4,000–$9,595+ to start; hourly work $50–$150/hr (often +GST).

    Logo

    $295 or $450

    Refresh of an existing logo, or a new logo + mini brand kit.

    • Refresh $295: redraw, SVG/PNG/JPG, light and dark versions, social icon.
    • New $450: 2 concepts, 3 revision rounds, colours and fonts sheet.

    Typical NZ price: $435–$1,100 (often +GST).

    Budget a bit tight? Flick us an email — we can sort something out.

    Smaller scope, a payment plan, or a staged build. Builds are 50% deposit and 50% on launch; care plans and featured listings are paid monthly.

    Email Arkins Solutions
    Mangawhai Local app icon

    Get the app

    Pop Mangawhai Local on your home screen.

    It opens full screen like a normal app, and once you've opened it the directory still works when reception drops out at the beach. Free, no app store, takes about ten seconds.

    iPhone or iPad

    1. Open this page in Safari.
    2. Press and hold the web address bar, then tap Share . (Or tap the ••• button at the bottom right, then Share.)
    3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen (tap View More if you don't see it).
    4. Tap Add. Done — look for the stingray on your home screen.

    Android

    Best in Chrome.

    1. Tap the menu at the top right.
    2. Tap Install app or Add to Home screen.
    3. Tap Install. Sweet as — it's in your apps now.

    Support Mangawhai Local

    Free for everyone, built by a local.

    Mangawhai Local takes time, ideas and late nights to keep up to date. There's no pressure at all, but if it's helped you, a small koha keeps it going. Thank you!

    Koha by bank transfer

    Account name
    Marc Nel Hortelano
    Bank
    Westpac
    Account number
    03-0415-0097940-000
    Particulars
    Koha
    Code
    MLocal
    Reference
    Your name (optional)
    1. Open your banking app and choose Pay someone or Pay a new payee.
    2. Enter the account name and number above (tap Copy account number to make it easy).
    3. Pop in any amount you like. Put Koha in Particulars, MLocal in Code, and your name in Reference if you'd like us to say thanks.
    4. Send. That's it, thank you heaps!

    Totally optional. Mangawhai Local is a project by Arkins Solutions.