kapahaka
Kaumātua kapa haka - super success
A fun day full of laughter, finished with a beautiful hāngi.
Photos
We've been out and about seeing whats happening with our whanau (families) and rohe (region). Here is a selection of photos for you to share with your family, friends and the world.
Hononga
Te Hora Pā Kirihimete lunch
Ataahua!
Hononga
Wairaukawa Kirihimete
Such a lovely spread of delicious kai and a very enjoyable time for all!
Cawthron
Navigation project wins science award
Encouraging matauranga Māori, innovation, and education across the board is an important goal for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua.
Happenings
He pai ki nga kaumātua te tina i Havelock
The group meets regularly for whakawhanaungatanga, manaaki, kai, and a bit of a chat in different settings.
CEO
Kia pai te noho, kia pai te haere
Ngāti Rārua has today quietly marked 25 years since the iwi began its journey toward Treaty settlement with the Crown.
CEO
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,
Happenings
Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū at Wairau Pa
Yesterday morning we gathered at Wairau Pa for a beautiful Hautapu Ceremony to welcome Matariki.
CEO
Manawaatia Te Whare Kaakati – 30 years old
Whānau, iwi, and maataawaka gathered at Whakatū Marae, Nelson, yesterday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Te Whare Kaakati. It was a day filled with connection, remembrance, and appreciation for the people and history that have shaped this special place.
Happenings
Matatū welcomed to Te Tauihu
Recently Whakatū hosted it’s first Super Rugby Aupiki game – Matatū faced the Blues. Whakatū is considered a home for Te Matatū, so following tikanga, the full team of 33 were welcomed onto Whakatū Marae ahead of the game.
CEO
Te Au Pūngao a new space for innovation in Wairau
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua were delighted to attend the opening of new tech and innovation hub Te Au Pūngao in Wairau last week, along with Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau and dignitaries from local and central government.
Happenings
Te Aka Tairoa: Ngā mihi nui ki a koe!
For those Ngāti Rārua who participated in Te Aka Tairoa, nga mihi ki a koe! Your input has been truly valued and has formed the basis of a set of recommendations forwarded to the Rūnanga.