We need to know ourselves better - our whakapapa, our history, where we live, what we can contribute, what we need and our aspirations for ourselves and us as a collective. Please find below some posts that help us make better connections with each other.
Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū at Wairau Pa
Yesterday morning we gathered at Wairau Pa for a beautiful Hautapu Ceremony to welcome Matariki.
Ministry staff, educators visit Te Heke Whakangā
Recently a group from the Ministry for Social Development came to Te Heke Whakangā, and this week a group of early childhood educators who were staying at Te Āwhina Marae were also given a guided tour.
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).
Whānau Pae Ora Day at Whakatū Marae
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Whānau Pae Ora Day at Whakatū Marae on June 25. A free day of health, kai, and fun for all our Te Tauihu iwi whānau. Whakatū Marae Wednesday 25 June 10am – 4pm No bookings. No cost.
Matariki Hāngī fundraiser for Te Āwhina Marae
Celebrate the month of Matariki/Our Māori new year with your whānau over a yummy hāngī. Each tray includes chicken, pork, potato, kumara, pumpkin, cabbage and stuffing! Pick up is on 26 June at 133 Pā street Motueka, between 4pm and 5pm.
Kia takatū ki te rēhita, ki te pōti hoki
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Reminder: Te Uru Ahupūtea course in Wairau
Enrol now for the next Te Uru Ahupūtea Financial Education workshop on 14 and 15 June.
Whānau Hui - Ngā Hua o Waita
Whānau Hui - Adapting to and mitigating climate change. We want to hear the voices of whānau!
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
Wairau’s first ‘social salon’ set to open
Win a pamper pack this Mother's Day from Tauwhiro
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.
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!