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.
New date for Whakapaetuara Hāngi
You are invited to a hāngi to celebrate the mahi undertaken at Whakapaetuara (Motueka Delta) to bring balance to those who have worked on the whenua, also to whakawhanaungatanga ki nga tātou for haukāinga, hapū, iwi and the many amazing people who have supported this kaupapa.
Te Ipukarea: Important weather update
Key information to share with your whānau.
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.
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.
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.
Expressions of Interest: Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua Endorsed Candidates for Māori Governance course
In collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu, we are offering a unique opportunity to develop your governance skills through study at NMIT.
Te Ipukarea update: draws, teams, travel and more
Important updates ahead of Te Ipukarea for registered players.
Navigating the Future of Whānau Ora Delivery
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges the government’s recent decision marking a significant shift in the structure of Whānau Ora service delivery. This move has broad implications for collaboration, regional partnerships in delivering essential services to whānau, Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham says.
Ka Ora Ka Ako team features in local media
Recently our team spoke with Top South Media about our operations in Whakatū and Wairau. They also spoke to principals and students about the kai they receive.
Grants and support for whānau
Our grants and support for whānau businesses are available throughout the year.
Rāhui near Rakopi, Te Tai Tapu Westhaven Marine Reserve
Manawhenua ki Mohua, with the support of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui, Ngāti Rārua, and Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu, have placed a seven-day rāhui (traditional Māori restriction) on part of Te Tai Tapu Westhaven Marine Reserve near Rakopi, effective March 6, 2025, following a death in the area.
Te Ipukarea - What to bring
Kia ora e te whānau - time for pre-planning for Te Ipukarea! Here's some reminders of things to bring &