Happenings
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
Whakapapa
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.
Chair
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!
CEO
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.
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.
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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.
Chair
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.
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Wānanga builds trust
Lee Luke recently presented at the third national wānanga for Community Trusts and Foundations.
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Save your precious memories for the future
Until the end of February, Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru are offering help to get your VHS tapes digitised.
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Relaxed learning at Kia Pai Te Reo Wānanga
A cohort of whānau who have been taking fortnightly online sessions for several months recently attended a wānanga at Te Āwhina Marae, Motueka.
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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 iwi in Wairau, Ngāti Rārua signed a memorandum of understanding with the kura for the care and support of the whakatō māori (native planting) programme at Spring Creek
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Kiingi Tuheitia Portrait Award: How to enter for 2025
Open to all Māori artists under 35, the first prize in 2025 is $20,000.