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 some posts that help us make better connections with each other.
Hononga
This year we’ll host our second Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau at 44 Rārangi Road on Monday 10 July. It will be a more intimate event than last year. Two online wānanga will take place before the event.
Hononga
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua invites the community to join them for a Whānau Day to Celebrate Matariki. 13 July 10am to 3pm, 64 Seymour Street, Blenheim
Happenings
Aspiring rangatahi musicians, singers, DJ’s and producers, can get together with top industry figures to collaborate and record. Scholarships available. Apply before June 30
Happenings
On 31 May kaimahi, trustees and a number of guests gathered for the opening of the Tokumaru Research Centre at Te Whare Mānuka in Whakatū.
hauora
Please take the survey - your ideas and views will be instrumental in guiding services for the future that meet the needs of our unique community.
Happenings
Last week Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne and Te Ātiawa Iwi launched Ka Uruora Te Tauihu, a programme of services to support iwi members to achieve financial independence and wellbeing.
Hononga
EOIs for catering and photography services for Te Mana Kuratahi close 1 July.
Matauranga
The Kia Pai Ki Mua series focuses on Ngāti Rārua history, tikanga and kawa pertaining to each of our marae. The wānanga will also feature karakia, waiata, and haerenga to wāhi tapu. Next up is Whakatū Marae on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July, so register now!
Happenings
Despite heavy rain, more than 60 whānau braved the Tākaka hill to attend our first Kia Pai Te Reo wānanga at Onetahua Marae over the weekend.
Hononga
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is expressing concern with the recent proposal to move lab testing services out of the top of the south.
hauora
Do you know any Year 13 ranagatahi interested in a health career? Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou is offering an amazing opportunity to visit and experience the Dunedin campus through their REACH scholarship.
Ohaoha
A pilot project offering grants of up to $300 to help remove financial barriers to participation in sport and recreation for tamariki and rangatahi Māori has been extended.