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.
'Moving' ceremony closes Te Heke Whakangā
The closing of Te Heke Whakangā was a proud moment on Sunday, with Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham saying the ceremony was “very moving”.
Celebrating Whānau Ora: a decade of ‘transformative impact’, resilience and unity
The tenth anniversary of Whānau Ora across Te Waipounamu is a celebration of a decade of better health outcomes, says Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua pouwhakahaere Shane Graham.
1 bedroom apartments in Wellington CBD
This offer is available to registered iwi members who have completed the Ka Uruora financial literacy course.
Te Mana o Te Wai - Ngā iwi o Te Tauihu
In this video, produced by Manatū o Te Taiao, you’ll see some of the broad range of mahi that Ngā Iwi o Te Tauihu have underway to safeguard the mana, mauri, and wairua of wai.
Te Āwhina Marae Papakāinga housing Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest are now being accepted for the Papakāinga housing at Te Āwhina Marae.
Save the date: Battle of the Pā
Save the date whānau - 4 to 6 October. To strengthen our connections to each other we’re having a weekend of whakawhanaungatanga, manaakitanga and whakataetae!
Ngā Aho Rau excited to represent our rohe
Ngā Aho Rau – the combined kapa of Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls – can’t wait to get on stage tomorrow at 6:00pm at Te Huinga Whetu, Kapa Haka Mana Kura Tuarua 2024.
Te Āwhina Marae Hui-a-Tau 2024
Details of the Annual General Meeting of Te Āwhina Marae, Sunday 14 July
Storylines Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Award
Entries are open until 31 October for the Storylines Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Award. Awarded to an unpublished work written originally in te reo Māori, the award carries a $1500 prize and an assurance of publication by Huia Publishers.
Te Umu kohukohu Whetū
Download the programme, and note the new start time of 06:00am. Tēnā rā koutou e te whanaunga o Ngāti Rārua, nau mai haere mai ki Te Umu Kohukohu o Ngāti Rārua! Please note there is now a later start time: Arrive at 05:45am for a 06:00am start.
Housing repairs on offer to whānau Māori
A warm, dry healthy home is one of the most important ingredients for being healthy and thriving. As the coldest time of
Ngā Kapa Haka Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024: your guide
This page provides details of Ngā Kapa Haka Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024, held at the Trafalgar Centre in Whakatū from June 25. Tickets, site map, performance schedule and details of free online viewing.