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
Hononga
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.
Happenings
Wairau’s first ‘social salon’ set to open
Win a pamper pack this Mother's Day from Tauwhiro
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.
Happenings
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!
Happenings
Community funding workshops
Te Tauihu Community Development Agency is iwi-governed and community-led. Created by the for-purpose sector for the for-purpose sector, they are running funding workshops in Wairau and Whakatū later this month, and have a couple of job opportunities going.
CEO
Acknowledging Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges the significance of today's poroporoāki (farewell ceremony) for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, hosted at Te Ukaipō, Wairau.
Happenings
Modern living at Kaweka
We’re thrilled to announce that all Māori are now eligible to apply for a 2 bedroom apartment in our Kaweka housing development. Located on New North Road, Kaweka offers a range of affordable and modern living options for whānau. This development, which honours its Māori heritage, features 44 newly
Te Ipukarea
Te Ipukarea: Important weather update
Key information to share with your whānau.
Te Ipukarea
Te Ipukarea: Parking and site map for Saturday
Please note the entrance for vehicles is by the netball courts, and the exit is behind the basketball stadium. Kaumātua reserved parking is outside the netball pavillion.
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.
Happenings
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.