The Mauri Ora (cultural) pillar is a critical kaupapa and focusses on our identity as Ngāti Rārua. History, whakapapa, waiata, tikanga and kawa specific to Ngāti Rārua will be explored, debated and celebrated as part of an ongoing series of wānanga and engagement with iwi members. Through our cultural strategy we hope our members will identify proudly as Ngāti Rārua because they will be strong in their Ngāti Rāruatanga. Please find below our mauri ora posts.
Te Whakataetae ā-Motu mō Ngā Manu Kōrero broadcast
Our whanaunga Xanthe Banks is competing in the senior competition of Ngā Manu Kōrero, and we wish her all the best!
Hineukurangi: Māori Clay artists exhibit at Suter Gallery
Last week we welcomed a group of Māori clay artists to Te Whare Mānuka ahead of their exhibition Hineukurangi, which runs until December at the Suter Art Gallery in Nelson.
Call for stallholders: Huihuingā o Raumati
Te Pātaka o Wairau Māori Night market are calling for stallholders. Register now for their biggest event ever!
He Maimai Aroha Update
We invite whaanau around Waikato to join us as we come together on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024. Please meet us at 1:00 pm for the 2:00 pm Poowhiri around the Waharoa at Tuurangawaewae
Postponed: Te Aka Tairoa Communications Survey Wānanga
Two engagement wānanga for whānau will be held in Auckland and Hamilton early next month to support our Te Aka Tairoa communications research and to provide whānau an update on current projects and priorities for the rūnanga.
Invitation to karakia for Kiingi Tuuheitia
We warmly invite you to join us for a special karakia in honor of Kiingi Tuuheitia at the Ngaati Raarua offices.
Expressions of Interest for two new roles
We are calling for expressions of interest for two potential roles: Kaumātua Pou Āwhina - on-call, as required; and Governance Administrator - 0.25 FTE. Read on for job details and how to express your interest.
Kaweka - housing opportunities in Tāmaki-Makaurau
A preferential housing opportunity for our uri – through our investment partnership with Ka Uruora and Hāpai – is now available in Tāmaki-Makaurau.
Battle of the Pā: Last chance to register for sports teams
Motueka teams are full and there are a few spaces left for the Wairau teams. If you want to register for Wairau, please email Sharae Sinclair as soon as possible. Registrations for sports teams will close midday Thursday.
Mauri stone passed to Te Tauihu Community Development Agency
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua were delighted to represent ngā iwi o Te Tauihu as we passed a mauri stone to the incoming board of the Te Tauihu Community Development Agency.
Registrations open - Battle of the Pā!
Join us for a weekend of whakataetae, manaakitanga & whanaungatanga - it’s time to bring your skills and strengthen our connections! More information about the kaupapa will follow soon, but it’s important you register now!
'Moving' ceremony closes Te Heke Whakangā
The closing of Te Heke Whakangā was a proud moment on Sunday, with Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham saying the ceremony was “very moving”.