Ngā Niho Taniwha: Scholarships
Te Whai Oranga wānanga to be held in Wairau in 2026
Recreation Aotearoa champions high-quality recreation for the benefit of all our communities.
Ngā Niho Taniwha was created to help those working in the sector to deepen their understanding of recreation through a Māori lens. It explores pūrākau, tākaro Māori, and movement to reshape how recreation is perceived here in Aotearoa to better support our communities.
For 2026, we are proud to be collaborating with Hawaiki Kura for the second time to deliver this wānanga in Wairau.
Event Details:
- Dates: Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 March 2026
- Location: Ūkaipō Cultural Centre, Wairau
- More Info: Ngā Niho Taniwha 2026 Event Listing
Scholarships & Opportunities
We want to ensure this opportunity is accessible to the people of Te Tauihu/Wairau region.
- Rangatahi Scholarships: We have full scholarships available for Rangatahi Māori (16+) to attend. We would love to see young people from te tau ihu who have an interest in the outdoors, leadership, or wellbeing take up these spots.
- Kaimahi Development: You may have staff or whānau working in the play, sport, recreation, or conservation sectors who rarely get access to professional development like this. This is a chance for them to connect with others and grow their skills in a wānanga setting.
More information
If you are interested, or know someone who is, or if you have any questions, please feel free to reply to :
Kuruho Wetera
Kuruho@nzrecreation.org.nz
Kaiwhakahaere Whaihua Māori – Manager Māori Outcomes
