March 1 and 2, 2024 are the dates to lock in for Te Ipukarea. In 2024 the event will be hosted by Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui in Waikawa.

For those members who might not know about Te Ipukarea (aka pā wars), it’s the annual sporting event for the eight iwi of Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui.

It is an awesome opportunity for our whānau − pēpi, tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke and kaumātua − to celebrate Te Tauihutanga through sports.

If you have never joined us at Te Ipukarea before, all the more reason to lock in those dates and make the trip to Waikawa.

Keep an eye out for more information and have a think about whether you can play and/or support us both in the lead up and on the day.

Timetable

Te Ipukarea Friday 1 – Saturday 2 March 2024
Hosted by Te Atiawa at Waikawa

Rāmere (Friday) 1st

Pōwhiri – 10:30am followed by Mussel Shucking Contest

Waka Ama – Rangatahi/Mixed Pakeke

• Waka and kaiuruni will be provided by Te Atiawa

Korowha | Golf – Rangatahi/Wāhine/Tāne

Kēmu Hiko | E-Games – Tamariki/Rangatahi/Pakeke

Pāhiketepaoro | Basketball – Tamariki/Rangatahi/Wāhine/Tāne

Rāhoroi (Saturday) 2nd

Netipōro | Netball – Tamariki/Rangatahi/Wāhine/Mixed Pakeke

Pā Whutupaoro | Touch – Tamariki/Rangatahi/Wāhine/Tāne

Uka | Euchre – Pakeke/Kaumātua

Tauronarona | Tug of War – Open Grade

Non-Competitive kēmu will run throughout Saturday

-       Ki-ō-Rahi

-       Kaumātua Kēmu

4:30pm - Prizegiving/Hākari/Poroaki

6pm - Kua mutu