Ambassador and former Labor Premier of South Australia Ron Rangi, former All Black Sir Basil Arthur, former Minister of Transport, Labour Government. Hori Ahipene, actor Annabel Langbein, celebrity cook and food writer, born there in 1958 Jimmy Hunter, former New Zealand football international. New Zealand team captain in 1954 while playing for Mangakino United. References External links Mangakino Official Visitor Information Site Mangakino, Lakeside Village NZ Historic Places Trust Mangakino feature 2002 Populated places in Waikato Taupō District Pouākani Populated places on the Waikato River