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.
Historic role a surprise and a privilege
Tania Kura has been appointed a Deputy Commissioner in the New Zealand Police – making history as the first female sworn officer to achieve that rank.
Visit: Anaweka Waka
Another taonga viewed by the board in Mohua recently was the Anaweka waka. Discovered by local resident Tony Nicholls in 2011, the 6.2m section is believed to be part of a sophisticated and much larger sailing vessel.
Waikoropupū: Waiora, wairua
Mauri ora: Last week the trustees and senior staff visited Te Waikoropupū during the start-of-year strategic hui.
Huakina te whare o angitū! Experience NMIT
No matter which programme of study you enrol into- Te Puna Manaaki (Māori Learner Support Services) are available to assist you with your journey.
Available now: Ngāti Rārua NMIT Scholarship
Get the new academic year off to a flying start: Take advantage of the new scholarship $1000 scholarship from NMIT, which will be matched by Ngāti Rārua to bring the total to $2000.
Haerenga to Ōtaki and Te Whanganui-a-tara
This is a summary of a staff trip to Ōtaki and Whanganui-a-tara in December 2020.
Wakapuaka Waananga 2021
Wakapuaka mai Hawaiki Haua te urupā o ōku Mātua Tupuna Ko Paremata te Tangata Haumi ē! Hui ē! Taiki ē!Nau mai!
Stallholders wanted: Te Pātaka o Wairau 2021
We are seeking stallholders for the next Te Pātaka o Wairau, being held at Seymour Square on Friday 5 February 2021, open to the public from 4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m.
Could you design the logo for Project Mahitahi?
Project Mahitahi is seeking ideas for a logo to represent the vision for this work that will be recognisable, and will symbolise the many partners working together to achieve that vision.
You're Invited to the AGM
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is pleased to invite all Registered Members to the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Details are: Venue: Marlborough Room, Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred Street, Blenheim Date: Saturday 21 November 2020 Start: 10.30am
COVID-19 support
We are here for you and ready to assist our whanau. Phone us on 0800 642 847 or email us on matou@ngatirarua.co.nz
Cliff Saxton – Supporting whānau through Covid-19
Kia ora e te whānau We welcomed Cliff Saxton as Whānau Ora Navigator for the eight iwi of Te Tauihu last month.