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Find regular updates on flood recovery information after the June and July 2025 event.
Ripeka farewelled into retirement
Ripeka Hokamau was the original nurse when Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua was founded. At the end of June we farewelled Ripeka as Pou Oranga. Her legacy is one grounded in manaakitanga and advocacy for whānau health.
Kāwhe me te kōrero: Whakatū Marae
Kāwhe me te kōrero Whakatū Marae, 99 Atawhai Dr, Nelson Thursday, 10th July From 11am – 1pm Ruma Rangikapua
Whānau invite to Te Ataarangi exhibition opening in Wairau
You are invited to the Opening and Blessing of the Te Ataarangi Matariki artwork exhibition: Monday 14 July, 5.30pm The Marlborough Art Society Gallery & Studio 204 High Street, Blenheim
Rāhui issued by Te Tauihu iwi
Te Tauihu iwi have placed a rāhui across the entire northern coastline of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui as floodwaters continue to
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).
Whānau Pae Ora Day at Whakatū Marae
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Whānau Pae Ora Day at Whakatū Marae on June 25. A free day of health, kai, and fun for all our Te Tauihu iwi whānau. Whakatū Marae Wednesday 25 June 10am – 4pm No bookings. No cost.
Matariki Hāngī fundraiser for Te Āwhina Marae
Celebrate the month of Matariki/Our Māori new year with your whānau over a yummy hāngī. Each tray includes chicken, pork, potato, kumara, pumpkin, cabbage and stuffing! Pick up is on 26 June at 133 Pā street Motueka, between 4pm and 5pm.