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Fresh air, water, wilderness and a small, heartland community create an uncomplicated holiday environment. Mangakino, located in the centre of the New Zealand North Island, borders the western shores of Lake Maraetai on the Waikato River and is surrounded by forest and rolling farmland. It's perfect for anyone seeking tranquility or outdoor adventure. It's the ideal base for hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, water sports and more. Take in beautiful Lake Maraetai, bike the River Trail, play a round of golf, catch some trout, take a scenic paddleboat cruise. Visit for tranquility, stay for adventure. Read more.

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Mangakino Christmas Float Parade – Mangakino's Christmas Float Parade will take place Saturday 10 December, Mangakino Town Centre   from 11.00am to 3.00pm. This year's theme is Rugby World Cup. It can be around your favourite team, the AB's or any of the World Cup teams. There will be floats, lucky karaoke, a live band and entertainment and much more. Call Nan at the Community Agency. Read more.

23 November – Mangakino and Whakamaru’s Coffee with the Mayor and CEO – Mayor Rick Cooper and CEO Rob Williams were at The Dam Café in Whakamaru on Wednesday 23 November from 7.30am to have a coffee and a chat with members of the Mangakino and Whakamaru communities. Read more.

The Waikato River Trails – The Waikato River Trails Trust recently completed 100kms of walking and cycling trails along the banks of the Waikato River through the South Waikato District and the Taupō District at the township of Mangakino. Read more.

Community and Economic Development – Read more.