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The significance of June 17
Today holds profound significance for Ngāti Rārua as it marks the day in 1840 when our tūpuna Te Tana Pukekohatu signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Kakapo Bay, Te Whanganui (Port Underwood).
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Matariki Resources
We are sharing Matariki resources as part of a series to help whānau connect and celebrate Matariki. Mānawatia a Matariki.
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Hura Kohatu: Michael Thomas
The Thomas whānau have advised the hura kohatu for Michael Joseph Thomas (born 08 July 1952 and passed away 11 February 2024) will be held Saturday 31 May 2025
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Wairau’s first ‘social salon’ set to open
Win a pamper pack this Mother's Day from Tauwhiro
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Te Heke Whakangā ki Motueka showcases iwi journey
A new exhibition is coming to Motueka Museum showcasing the rich history and remarkable journey of local iwi Ngāti Rārua.
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Whānau Day out at Rākauroa
Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Tama, alongside Tourism NZ & Piki Studios invite you for a fun whānau day out at Rākauroa on Sunday 11 May!
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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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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.