We need to know ourselves better - our whakapapa, our history, where we live, what we can contribute, what we need and our aspirations for ourselves and us as a collective. Please find below all the posts about whakapapa.
Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū at Wairau Pa
Yesterday morning we gathered at Wairau Pa for a beautiful Hautapu Ceremony to welcome Matariki.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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!
Te Tauihu Iwi prepare to welcome Māori Queen
We are honoured to stand with Te Tauihu in welcoming Te Arikinui Kuiini Nga wai hono i te po.
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.
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.
Tātou o Ngāti Rārua, ki te hoe
Let's unite to honour our Kāinga Tūturu and come together as one, under the mana of Ngāti Peehi, Te Kanawa and Kinohaku, to warmly welcome Te Arikinui Kuiini Nga wai hono i te po to her first Poukai at Marokopa as Arikinui.