Matariki

Mānawatia a Matariki

This year's years events include options for whānau in Wairau and in Motueka, in addition to community events.

Richard Liddicoat

17 Jun 2026 — 1 min read

Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū o Ngāti Rārua

Haere mai, whakanuia a Matariki,

Bring your blankets and come join us for Matariki on Rarangi Beach, parking is at the Camp Ground on Rarangi Beach Road.

10th July 5:30am
Registrations to hauhungamarae@gmail.com

Matariki 2026 – Te Tahi o Te Tau, Te Uma

To be held on Saturday 11 July at Te Uma.
Gather from 5.45

The theme for 2026 is Matariki Herenga Waka — a time to come together in unity, strengthen our connections, and honour our shared heritage.

There will be parakuihi at Te Āwhina Marae following the ceremony so for catering purposes, please register using the link below — We would love for you to join us and be part of this meaningful kaupapa.

https://forms.office.com/r/6uf7LzaRXW

Videos released on anniversary of signing Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Watch the videos produced for each of the Te Heke Whakangā exhibitions.

Whakatakoto he kohatu mauri

He karanga tēnei ki a Ngāti Rārua kia tūhono mai hei whakatakoto he kohatu mauri mō tō tātou wharenui hou ki Hauhunga Marae.

Tailah Love awarded Ngāti Rārua NMIT Scholarship

This is a recognition to his commitment to Te Ao Maori as he studies Matike Mai.

Committee and director appointments

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua has confirmed its latest committee and director appointments, with Anaru Luke serving as chair and Olivia Hall as deputy chair. The appointments reflect the breadth of expertise supporting the rūnanga governance and committee work and making decisions to deliver our Kia Pai Te Noho strategic