Society
Māngere is often described as a very multicultural area, with Europeans, Maori, Pacific Islanders and Asians and Indians living in the area, often with large families. Houses are a mixture of villas and bungalows, often located on former farms or market gardens developed by the state in the 1940s to 1960s.
Māngere's most famous son is former Prime Minister of New Zealand David Lange, who was the Member of Parliament for Mangere from 1977 until 1996. Another famous local personality is former Heavyweight Boxing Champion David Tua.
Māngere is represented in the Parliament of New Zealand by the MP Su'a William Sio, of the Labour Party.
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