Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to
This video is an introduction to MUMA capturing its people, the marae, its history.
Tania Rangiheuea, Chief Executive Officer, MUMA,
“Our role at MUMA is not just to serve our people — it’s to uplift them, to remind them of their strength, their whakapapa, and their right to thrive.”
Our Mahi
MUMA is here to uplift and support our urban Māori communities in South Auckland and beyond. We deliver a wide range of kaupapa Māori services that help whānau thrive — education to employment, Whānau ora and through our driving school.
At the heart of our mahi is manaakitanga and whanaungatanga — making sure every person who walks through our doors feels seen, supported and empowered.
We stand strong in our identity, our culture, and our vision for a future where all Māori can lead lives of wellbeing, purpose, and prosperity.
Nau mai, haere mai — MUMA is here for you.
Ngā Whare Waatea Marae
Ngā Whare Wātea is more than a marae — it’s a vibrant cultural, spiritual, and community hub based in the heart of South Auckland.
Founded by urban Māori, for urban Māori, our marae is a place where whānau can connect to their identity, their whakapapa, and each other.
Ngā Whare Wātea also plays a key role in the daily lives of our community — hosting kaupapa like education programmes, social services, health clinics and more.
Everyone is welcome. This is a marae for the people — a place to stand, belong, and be uplifted.
Waatea news is a big part of the MUMA whānau and is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Ngā Whare Waatea marae in Māngere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
Our Kaupapa
Incorporated in 1986, MUMA is one of a founding group of pan-tribal organisations across New Zealand that set out to foster the economic, social and community development of Maori living in the cities. For over 30 years, we have led a movement to advocate for, forge and shape the rights of urban Māori.
The vision and hard work of activists like Dame June Temuranga Jackson, Bob Jackson and Brian Joyce laid a strong foundation for the future, and they are still role models for the values MUMA upholds for our community today.
At MUMA, our greatest strength is our people. We are a whānau of passionate, skilled, and committed kaimahi who work every day to uplift our community.
From frontline workers to specialists, mentors, advocates and administrators — our team brings deep kaupapa Māori knowledge and lived experience to everything we do. Many of us are urban Māori ourselves, so we understand the challenges, dreams, and aspirations of the people we serve.
We are united by a shared belief: that every whānau deserves to live with dignity, purpose and pride in who they are.
We don’t just work for our people — we are our people.
Our People
Our Stories
Our stories are the heart of who we are.
MUMA Stories is where we keep you up to date with all that is going on down at the Marae. .
You’ll hear from our kaimahi — the people on the ground doing the mahi — and see how aroha, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga guide everything we do.
From the Marae to the Boardroom
Insights from Tania Rangiheuea, Chief Executive of MUMA
“From the Marae to the Boardroom” is a blog led by Tania Rangiheuea, Chief Executive of Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA).
This space reflects the unique journey Tania walks every day — bridging the tikanga of the marae with the demands of executive leadership. It’s a space where cultural values and strategic direction meet, and where stories of whānau, leadership, and transformation are shared with honesty and intention.
Through this blog, Tania offers reflections on leading a kaupapa Māori organisation in a complex world — navigating everything from social change and policy reform to everyday lessons in resilience, innovation, and manaaki. Some posts will offer insights into the inner workings of the organisation, while others will simply share heartfelt thoughts grounded in whakapapa and lived experience.
Whether you’re part of the MUMA whānau, a policymaker, community leader, or simply curious about Māori leadership in action, this is a space to learn, reflect and walk alongside a leader committed to transformation, from the marae to the office.
Contact
Address
Manukau Urban Māori Authority
Head Office
31 Calthorp Close, Favona
Auckland
Email
info@muma.co.nz
Phone
0800 866 862