Nau mai, haere mai — South Auckland

Manukau Urban
Māori Authority

Uplifting whānau through kaupapa Māori since 1986

The largest Māori social service provider in South Auckland — walking alongside our urban Māori communities with heart, manaakitanga, and a deep commitment to long-term change.

Our Key Services
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Our Impact

30 years of mahi — delivering real change

Since 1986, MUMA has been at the forefront of urban Māori social services — showing up every day for our whānau with heart and purpose.

30+
Years of service
15+
Key services
1986
Founded by urban Māori
#1
Largest Māori provider in South Auckland
Ngā Whare Waatea Marae & Our Stories

Our Marae, Our Whakapapa, Our Stories

Ngā Whare Wātea is more than a marae — it is the beating heart of our community. A place of belonging, healing, and connection, where whānau can stand tall in their identity and find the support they need.

Rooted in the vision of our tīpuna and built by urban Māori, for urban Māori, Ngā Whare Wātea today hosts education, health clinics, social services, and cultural programmes. Everyone is welcome here.

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Our Stories
From the Marae to the Boardroom

CEO Tania Rangiheuea on bridging tikanga with executive leadership in a complex world.

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Our Kaupapa
Our History & Founding Vision

The story of MUMA since 1986 — built on the mahi of activists and visionaries who believed in our people.

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Waatea
Radio Waatea

Auckland's only Māori radio station — bi-lingual, community-driven, and the voice of our people.

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Radio Waatea — Auckland's Māori Radio Station Based at Ngā Whare Waatea marae in Māngere. Bi-lingual broadcast serving the largest Māori population in Aotearoa.
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Address 31 Calthorp Close, Favona, Auckland
Phone 0800 866 862
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