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Mauri Ora
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.
CEO
Honouring 55 years of kapa haka excellence
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges Te Tauihu Kapa Haka Inc in celebrating 55 years of kapa haka. Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham says the kaupapa has supported cultural development of Te Tauihu for over half a century. "Kapa haka is far more than performance—it is the embodiment of whakapapa,
hauora
Grants and support for whānau
Our grants and support for whānau businesses are available throughout the year.
CEO
Rāhui lifted
Floodwaters have contaminated awa and moana across Te Tauihu. A rāhui was put in place in late June.
Civil Defence
Staying up to date in an emergency
Information changes quickly in storms and weather events. Here are some ways to stay up to date with developments and some links to help you be prepared.
Hononga
Me takatū - get prepared for an emergency
How to make your emergency plan.
Happenings
Whānau hui: Spring Creek stop bank works
Wednesday 30 July 5:30 to 7.30pm Tokomaru House 65 Scott Street Supper will be provided. Please RSVP to trc@ngatirarua.iwi.nz for catering purposes.
Happenings
Te Heke Whakangā - Whakamutunga
Join us as we gather to close the exhibition on Sunday 3 August at 11:00am. Please RSVP to trc@ngatirarua.iwi.nz for catering purposes. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happenings
Ripeka farewelled into retirement
Ripeka Hokamau was the original nurse when Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua was founded. At the end of June we farewelled Ripeka as Pou Oranga. Her legacy is one grounded in manaakitanga and advocacy for whānau health.
Happenings
Kāwhe me te kōrero: Whakatū Marae
Kāwhe me te kōrero Whakatū Marae, 99 Atawhai Dr, Nelson Thursday, 10th July From 11am – 1pm Ruma Rangikapua
Happenings
Whānau invite to Te Ataarangi exhibition opening in Wairau
You are invited to the Opening and Blessing of the Te Ataarangi Matariki artwork exhibition: Monday 14 July, 5.30pm The Marlborough Art Society Gallery & Studio 204 High Street, Blenheim
Happenings
Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū at Wairau Pa
Yesterday morning we gathered at Wairau Pa for a beautiful Hautapu Ceremony to welcome Matariki.