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.
Ka Pai Te Mua wānanga at Whakatū Marae
Another successful Kia Pai Ki Mua wānanga was held at Whakatū marae at the beginning of July. We were fortunate to have Aunty Mel McGregor share some of the history of the marae which began after World War II.
Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū programme
This page contains important event information for whānau attending Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū on Monday 10 July.
Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau 10 July
This year we’ll host our second Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau at 44 Rārangi Road on Monday 10 July. It will be a more intimate event than last year. Two online wānanga will take place before the event.
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Whānau Day 13 July
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua invites the community to join them for a Whānau Day to Celebrate Matariki. 13 July 10am to 3pm, 64 Seymour Street, Blenheim
Scholarships available for rangatahi musicians, artists
Aspiring rangatahi musicians, singers, DJ’s and producers, can get together with top industry figures to collaborate and record. Scholarships available. Apply before June 30
Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru launched
On 31 May kaimahi, trustees and a number of guests gathered for the opening of the Tokumaru Research Centre at Te Whare Mānuka in Whakatū.
Kia Piki Te Ora Suicide Prevention Surveys
Please take the survey - your ideas and views will be instrumental in guiding services for the future that meet the needs of our unique community.
Ka Uruora Te Tauihu supports financial independence and improved wellbeing
Last week Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne and Te Ātiawa Iwi launched Ka Uruora Te Tauihu, a programme of services to support iwi members to achieve financial independence and wellbeing.
Te Mana Kuratahi Catering and Photography expressions of interest
EOIs for catering and photography services for Te Mana Kuratahi close 1 July.
Register now for the next Kia Pai Ki Mua wānanga
The Kia Pai Ki Mua series focuses on Ngāti Rārua history, tikanga and kawa pertaining to each of our marae. The wānanga will also feature karakia, waiata, and haerenga to wāhi tapu. Next up is Whakatū Marae on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July, so register now!
Te Wānanga Tuatahi o Kia Pai Te Reo ki Onetahua
Despite heavy rain, more than 60 whānau braved the Tākaka hill to attend our first Kia Pai Te Reo wānanga at Onetahua Marae over the weekend.
Strong concerns for local healthcare outcomes with out-of-region testing proposal
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is expressing concern with the recent proposal to move lab testing services out of the top of the south.