Mangaia

Mangaia, traditionally called A’ua’u Enua, “terraced island”, was first settled around 1000 CE, according to excavations at the Tangatatau Rockshelter. Oral tradition says the island rose from the underworld of Avaiki a…

== Do == There is not much to do on Mangaia, except walking around, having a coconut, talk to the friendly locals and go fishing. Fishing inside or outside the reef is very rewarding, and there is no ciguatera here unli…

Excavation of the Tangatatau Rockshelter shows that Mangaia was first settled around 1000 CE. According to oral tradition, the island was not discovered, but emerged from the underworld of Avaiki already populated. It w…

Mangaia (traditionally known as A'ua'u Enua, which means "terraced island") is the most southerly of the Cook Islands and the second largest, after Rarotonga. It is a roughly circular island, with an area of 51.8 square…

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Mangaia? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Mangaia, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Mangaia, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to 1914 Bethnal Green South West by-election? Tell us your favourites and where to t…