People
Highest level of protection coming for Te Waikoropupū
The Environment court has ordered the highest national level of protection available for Te Waikoropupū in Mohua - a water conservation order.
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.
Matauranga
Expressions of Interest - Iwi Monitor Roles
Iwi monitors perform a vital role representing Ngāti Rārua when construction or development projects engage in earthworks. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is wanting to extend capacity and capability for iwi monitor mahi across the rohe.
Hononga
Ka Pai Te Mua wānanga at Whakatū Marae
Another successful Kia Pai Ki Mua wānanga was held at Whakatū marae at the beginning of July. We were fortunate to have Aunty Mel McGregor share some of the history of the marae which began after World War II.
Happenings
Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru launched
On 31 May kaimahi, trustees and a number of guests gathered for the opening of the Tokumaru Research Centre at Te Whare Mānuka in Whakatū.
Happenings
Ka Uruora Te Tauihu supports financial independence and improved wellbeing
Last week Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne and Te Ātiawa Iwi launched Ka Uruora Te Tauihu, a programme of services to support iwi members to achieve financial independence and wellbeing.
Matauranga
E miramira ana te pūrongo hou i tētahi kokenga mō te mana whakahaere o ngā raraunga Māori
The Māori Data Governance Model was released last week. It provides agencies with a very clear roadmap on how to do good data governance - it's a model that is not only good for iwi-Māori but good for Aotearoa.
Happenings
Te Wānanga Tuatahi o Kia Pai Te Reo ki Onetahua
Despite heavy rain, more than 60 whānau braved the Tākaka hill to attend our first Kia Pai Te Reo wānanga at Onetahua Marae over the weekend.
Hononga
New Wairau library and art gallery blessed
Early last Friday morning tangata/mana whenua Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau blessed the new Marlborough Library and Art Gallery building, in the lead up to its opening on 12 May.
Happenings
Celebration, tautoko for Pakaranga
Recently we celebrated our Motueka children who performed at Te Huinga Whetū 2022, where they qualified for the national Te Mana Kuratahi competition next year.
Matauranga
Symposium to inspire excellence
An education symposium to be hosted by iwi in Whakatū in October is the first step in what is hoped is a new chapter in celebrating and promoting educational excellence for Māori.
Happenings
Mau Rakau wānanga ‘a beautiful experience’
Months of work, dedication and collaboration came together earlier this year when whānau member Raniera Petersen led a Mau Rakau wānanga and grading event at Whakatū marae.
Mauri Ora
Ngā iwi Te Tauihu working to keep whānau safe from Delta
The eight iwi of Te Tauihu have pooled their resources and whānau networks together to ensure an equitable vaccination rollout for Māori in their region.