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 Pūtahitanga funds open
Applications for three key funding streams from Te Pūtahitanga are open until February 12. Read more about the funds and how to apply.
Te Pūtahitanga Directory
The Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory is a resource for whānau to discover the diverse, innovative, and impactful initiatives and partners that are supporting our whānau and Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Rēkohu/Wharekauri.
Kaumātua Kirihimete Koha
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua offer an annual koha to all registered kaumātua.
Kaumātua Kirihimete lunch
Save the date - and spread the word to any kaumatua who wish to join in. Te Tauihu Iwi Kaumātua Christmas Lunch Thursday 12 December, Whakatū Marae, 12pm start. Enjoy lunch and the chance to learn a waiata. We hope to see you there!
Te Pūtahitanga funding workshops
Register for funding workshops in Wairau and Whakatū to learn about Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu funding opportunities
Immunise tamariki: whooping cough cases are increasing
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua has asked all whānau to check their whooping cough vaccinations are up to date. There is an increased number of cases across the motu, and Health NZ says Aotearoa is currently at high risk of whooping cough outbreak.
Ngāti Rārua Battle of the Pā 2024
Only a couple more sleeps to go and we hope you are all excited for the weekend. It’s going to be a lot of fun!
Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship for Māori
Applications are now open for the Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship for Māori.
Kai and kawakawa at Wairau Pasifika Festival
Te Hauora O Ngāti Rārua showed a strong presence at the Pasifka Festival in Wairau on Saturday promoting our services and working in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora – Public Health Nurses.
Winter Energy payments end soon
The final Winter Energy Payment for 2024 will be in the week starting 7 October, and it will be a part-payment.
Call for stallholders: Huihuingā o Raumati
Te Pātaka o Wairau Māori Night market are calling for stallholders. Register now for their biggest event ever!
Empower rangatahi this weekend
Give some rangatahi the opportunity to get hands on with some tech and attend some exciting workshops, and explore career opportunities this weekend at Te Rangapikikōtuku / Empower.