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Honouring 55 years of kapa haka excellence
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges Te Tauihu Kapa Haka Inc in celebrating 55 years of kapa haka. Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham says the kaupapa has supported cultural development of Te Tauihu for over half a century. "Kapa haka is far more than performance—it is the embodiment of whakapapa,
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Whānau hui: Spring Creek stop bank works
Wednesday 30 July 5:30 to 7.30pm Tokomaru House 65 Scott Street Supper will be provided. Please RSVP to trc@ngatirarua.iwi.nz for catering purposes.
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Te Heke Whakangā - Whakamutunga
Join us as we gather to close the exhibition on Sunday 3 August at 11:00am. Please RSVP to trc@ngatirarua.iwi.nz for catering purposes. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū at Wairau Pa
Yesterday morning we gathered at Wairau Pa for a beautiful Hautapu Ceremony to welcome Matariki.
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Ministry staff, educators visit Te Heke Whakangā
Recently a group from the Ministry for Social Development came to Te Heke Whakangā, and this week a group of early childhood educators who were staying at Te Āwhina Marae were also given a guided tour.
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Te Here-ā-Nuku June update
Te Here-ā-Nuku | Making the Tenths Whole is a commitment to hold the Crown to account to return the trust property owed to the customary owners of the Nelson Tenths Reserves and to compensate them for the losses caused by the Crown’s breach of its legal duties for almost 180 years.
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The significance of June 17
Today holds profound significance for Ngāti Rārua as it marks the day in 1840 when our tūpuna Te Tana Pukekohatu signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Kakapo Bay, Te Whanganui (Port Underwood).
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Hura Kohatu: Michael Thomas
The Thomas whānau have advised the hura kohatu for Michael Joseph Thomas (born 08 July 1952 and passed away 11 February 2024) will be held Saturday 31 May 2025
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Wairau’s first ‘social salon’ set to open
Win a pamper pack this Mother's Day from Tauwhiro
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Te Heke Whakangā ki Motueka showcases iwi journey
A new exhibition is coming to Motueka Museum showcasing the rich history and remarkable journey of local iwi Ngāti Rārua.
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Whānau Day out at Rākauroa
Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Tama, alongside Tourism NZ & Piki Studios invite you for a fun whānau day out at Rākauroa on Sunday 11 May!