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.
Ka Ora Ka Ako team features in local media
Recently our team spoke with Top South Media about our operations in Whakatū and Wairau. They also spoke to principals and students about the kai they receive.
Grants and support for whānau
Our grants and support for whānau businesses are available throughout the year.
Rāhui near Rakopi, Te Tai Tapu Westhaven Marine Reserve
Manawhenua ki Mohua, with the support of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui, Ngāti Rārua, and Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu, have placed a seven-day rāhui (traditional Māori restriction) on part of Te Tai Tapu Westhaven Marine Reserve near Rakopi, effective March 6, 2025, following a death in the area.
Te Ipukarea - What to bring
Kia ora e te whānau - time for pre-planning for Te Ipukarea! Here's some reminders of things to bring &
Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Hui-ā-Tau
Te Kāhui Hauora will hold their Hui-ā-Tau for 2025 at Whakatū Marae on Saturday 8 March, starting at 10:30am.
Kawenata shapes Te Tauihu community future
A historic Kawenata was signed on Tuesday.
Te Āwhina Marae Waitangi Day celebrations
Details of celebrations at Te Āwhina Marae for Waitangi Day 2025
Te Ipukarea: Rehita mai!
The time has come to register you & your whānau to participate in the upcoming Te Ipukarea 2025 event!
Community care and Hapū Māmā wānanga
A series of community care and Hapū Māmā wānanga will be held in the coming months. The wānanga weave together Māori birthing practices alongside western health education to support your whānau hauora aspirations. Open to all whānau members to attend.
Waitangi Day celebrations, Whakatū Nelson
Nau mai, Haere mai e te whānau for Waitangi Day commemorations: Thursday 6 February, 9am - 3pm Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park
Wairau Pa Marae Whānau Day
Come join us for Kai & Entertainment from 11-3pm at the Wairau Pa Marae Whanau Day. Sunday 19 January 2025 Bring your Togs and Towel.
Snorkel the Motueka Awa
Learn more about the Motueka Awa in a free, community-guided river snorkel later this month.