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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).
Matauranga
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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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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.
Chair
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!
CEO
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.
Chair
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.
Cawthron
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.
Chair
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.
CEO
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.
CEO
Kawenata shapes Te Tauihu community future
A historic Kawenata was signed on Tuesday.