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Acknowledging Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges the significance of today's poroporoāki (farewell ceremony) for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, hosted at Te Ukaipō, Wairau.
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Te Tauihu Iwi prepare to welcome Māori Queen
We are honoured to stand with Te Tauihu in welcoming Te Arikinui Kuiini Nga wai hono i te po.
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New research shows dumped Whānau Ora Commissioning agency 'delivering services that actually work'
New independent research flies in the face of a recent decision by the Coalition Government to dump the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island.
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Manawaatia Te Whare Kaakati – 30 years old
Whānau, iwi, and maataawaka gathered at Whakatū Marae, Nelson, yesterday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Te Whare Kaakati. It was a day filled with connection, remembrance, and appreciation for the people and history that have shaped this special place.
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Matatū welcomed to Te Tauihu
Recently Whakatū hosted it’s first Super Rugby Aupiki game – Matatū faced the Blues. Whakatū is considered a home for Te Matatū, so following tikanga, the full team of 33 were welcomed onto Whakatū Marae ahead of the game.
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Tātou o Ngāti Rārua, ki te hoe
Let's unite to honour our Kāinga Tūturu and come together as one, under the mana of Ngāti Peehi, Te Kanawa and Kinohaku, to warmly welcome Te Arikinui Kuiini Nga wai hono i te po to her first Poukai at Marokopa as Arikinui.
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Ngāti Rārua renews sponsorship of Te Hāpai Mauri Scitech
Encouraging matauranga Māori, innovation, and education across the board is an important goal for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua. We are pleased to once again sponsor Te Hāpai Mauri, the Scitech Student Science Fair organised by the Cawthron Institute.
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Ngāti Rārua Acknowledges Professor Sandy Morrison’s Academic and Leadership Excellence
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua extends our warmest congratulations to Professor Sandy Morrison on her recent appointment as a professor at the University of Waikato.
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Navigating the Future of Whānau Ora Delivery
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges the government’s recent decision marking a significant shift in the structure of Whānau Ora service delivery. This move has broad implications for collaboration, regional partnerships in delivering essential services to whānau, Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham says.
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Ka Ora Ka Ako team features in local media
Recently our team spoke with Top South Media about our operations in Whakatū and Wairau. They also spoke to principals and students about the kai they receive.
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Te Au Pūngao a new space for innovation in Wairau
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua were delighted to attend the opening of new tech and innovation hub Te Au Pūngao in Wairau last week, along with Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau and dignitaries from local and central government.
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Wānanga builds trust
Lee Luke recently presented at the third national wānanga for Community Trusts and Foundations.