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Tōtara a taonga linking past and future
Nā Arthur Phillips A beautiful occasion marked Spring Creek School’s recent 150th Anniversary in Wairau. As one of the mana whenua
Te Ipukarea 2025: register your interest
Registering early helps us ensure there is enough accommodation and kai, and merch, for whānau who wish to attend.
Te Pūtahitanga Directory
The Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory is a resource for whānau to discover the diverse, innovative, and impactful initiatives and partners that are supporting our whānau and Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Rēkohu/Wharekauri.
Ngāti Rārua kākahu available now!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our official Ngāti Rārua online clothing shop.
Kaumātua Kirihimete lunch
Save the date - and spread the word to any kaumatua who wish to join in. Te Tauihu Iwi Kaumātua Christmas Lunch Thursday 12 December, Whakatū Marae, 12pm start. Enjoy lunch and the chance to learn a waiata. We hope to see you there!
AGM Information
Please note the venue change to Te Maatu, Motueka High School, 52 Whakarewa Street, Motueka. The time remains the same, 10.30am.
Immunise tamariki: whooping cough cases are increasing
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua has asked all whānau to check their whooping cough vaccinations are up to date. There is an increased number of cases across the motu, and Health NZ says Aotearoa is currently at high risk of whooping cough outbreak.
Ngāti Rārua Battle of the Pā 2024
Only a couple more sleeps to go and we hope you are all excited for the weekend. It’s going to be a lot of fun!
Learning from skinks, and other species
Recently Pou Tohutohu Taiao Callum Sebualala (Mana) had the opportunity to observe a large-scale cultural health monitoring activity happening during contaminated sawdust removal at Tāhunanui Beach in Whakatū.
New dates: Te Aka Tairoa Communications Survey Wānanga
Two engagement wānanga for whānau will be held in Auckland and Hamilton to support our Te Aka Tairoa communications research and to provide whānau an update on current projects and priorities for the rūnanga.
Te Whakataetae ā-Motu mō Ngā Manu Kōrero broadcast
Our whanaunga Xanthe Banks is competing in the senior competition of Ngā Manu Kōrero, and we wish her all the best!