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Māori Whānau Board of Trustees Representative
Expressions of interest are called from our whānau, hapu, and iwi to be appointed as the Māori Whānau Board of Trustees representative at Marlborough Boys' College.
Mauri Ora
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.
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Te Uru Ahupūtea - a first step to home ownership
Registered whānau members can sign up for Te Uru Ahupūtea, the financial education wānanga offered by Ka Uruora. Whānau who complete the course are then eligible for future housing opportunities.
CEO
South Island Customary Fishing Regulations Update
An update on this essential mahi. Please note that whānau can continue to access their customary fishing rights as usual.
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Waka Hourua a memorable experience
Several rangatahi from Wairau were given the opportunity to travel to Kaiteretere and experience the waka hourua this week as part of the Te Hau Kōmaru Festival. It was a memorable, enriching experience, as Kiriwai Spooner reports.
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Tuia helps develop leaders for tomorrow’s Rārua
Pou-a-iwi Aimee Sandrey was selected as the Wairau participant in the Tuia mentoring programme, which pairs local mayors with rangatahi Māori. In this article she shares her experience - which has been both intimidating and inspiring.
CEO
Te Aka Pūkenga cadets welcomed
Cadets will gain experience working within councils and iwi organisations across the rohe.
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Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival
Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival takes place at Kaiteretere beach, Te Tai o Aorere from 6 to 14 April.
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Toitū te Tauihu
This opportunity has been coordinated to support whānau of Te Tauihu Iwi to learn more about He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, within the safety of your own home, and with our own people. Sessions will be held on zoom on Mondays from 7-8:30pm
Chair
National Iwi Chairs to fight government's sustained attack on Māori
“We have no choice but to fight”. These are the words of Rahui Papa, the Chair for Ngati Koroki Kahukura of the Cambridge area.
Hononga
Sad news
It is with sadness we write we lost our dear cousin Nui Kupa nee MacDonald on 29th December 2023. Only two days ago her eldest daughter Carol passed away. RIP We also acknowledge the recent passing of Norm Dewes and Bishop Richard Wallace. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with
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Starting the home ownership journey with Jordy and Josh
Meet Jordy Peipi (Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Josh Reece (Te Ātiawa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Rārua), a young couple from Blenheim, who started their journey towards home ownership earlier this year with the guidance of Ka Uruora Te Tauihu.
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Toi Māori exhibition: expressions of interest
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū with Ko Te Pouaranga | iwi support is seeking a curator / artist / co-ordinator to develop a toi Māori exhibition at The Suter. The exhibition is scheduled for 14 June- 14 September 2025.