The Mauri Ora (cultural) pillar is a critical kaupapa and focusses on our identity as Ngāti Rārua. History, whakapapa, waiata, tikanga and kawa specific to Ngāti Rārua will be explored, debated and celebrated as part of an ongoing series of wānanga and engagement with iwi members. Through our cultural strategy we hope our members will identify proudly as Ngāti Rārua because they will be strong in their Ngāti Rāruatanga. Please find below our mauri ora posts.
Have your say on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
The trustees of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua have resolved to make a submission to the Government strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. We urge all our whānau to do the same.
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.
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball
A great crowd attended the Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball on Monday at Ūkaipō. Everyone enjoyed wonderful whakawhanaungatanga, beautiful kai, a visit from Hāna Koko.
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
Te Ipukarea 2025: register your interest
Registering early helps us ensure there is enough accommodation and kai, and merch, for whānau who wish to attend.
Te Pūtahitanga funds open
Applications for three key funding streams from Te Pūtahitanga are open until February 12. Read more about the funds and how to apply.
Kiingi Tuheitia Portrait Award: How to enter for 2025
Open to all Māori artists under 35, the first prize in 2025 is $20,000.
Te Pūtahitanga Directory
The Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory is a resource for whānau to discover the diverse, innovative, and impactful initiatives and partners that are supporting our whānau and Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Rēkohu/Wharekauri.
Kaumātua Kirihimete Koha
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua offer an annual koha to all registered kaumātua.
Kaumātua Kirihimete lunch
Save the date - and spread the word to any kaumatua who wish to join in. Te Tauihu Iwi Kaumātua Christmas Lunch Thursday 12 December, Whakatū Marae, 12pm start. Enjoy lunch and the chance to learn a waiata. We hope to see you there!
Rāhui for Motueka foreshore remains in place
A rāhui on a large area of the Motueka foreshore remains in effect until further notice.
Te Pūtahitanga funding workshops
Register for funding workshops in Wairau and Whakatū to learn about Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu funding opportunities