The Maungarei Community Christian Trust (MCCT) was established in 2002 as a not-for-profit organisation on the initiative of the Mount Wellington Community Church (MWCC) out of a concern for individuals and families irrespective of ethnicity, socioeconomic circumstances or religious persuasion, focusing primarily on what was then the Maungarei Ward of Auckland City, which has now been absorbed into the larger Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward.
We then set about to facilitate the improvement of the social, cultural, spiritual and economic lives of the people of Maungarei/Mt Wellington using a holistic approach through various avenues of practical service (see our “Community Services and Events” page ).
While valuing the differences in people (culture, age, religion, sex, education, employment) we started seeking to empower people, assisting them to recognise their abilities and to educate them in ways to improve their situation and to make “good” decisions for their futures and their dependents futures, improving their emotional, spiritual and physical qualities of life.
We began working to identify the skills, strengths and resources of the community and help to direct these for the benefit of the whole community, supporting existing programmes and community networks in the development of a better community environment, while at the same time working hard on improving the community support systems and developing a strong independent internal sense of community care and concern.
All this benefit for our Ward/Community was made possible, and continues to be made possible through the generous financial support of Government, Local Government, philanthropic organisations and various charities and individuals.
Furthermore, as MCCT has always worked closely with Mount Wellington Community Church (MWCC), this association has enabled it to draw on a pool of reliable, trustworthy and passionate people willing to serve - not because they have to, but because they want to – our Volunteers. This association has also allowed MCCT access a wide range of facilities and equipment which has and continues to reduce our cost and overhead structure significantly.
And now with over 20 years of community service behind us, we are as committed as ever to see Our Vision fulfilled as we continue Our Mission to “recreate Community”.
