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.
Waka Hourua a memorable experience
Several rangatahi from Wairau were given the opportunity to travel to Kaiteretere and experience the waka hourua this week as part of the Te Hau Kōmaru Festival. It was a memorable, enriching experience, as Kiriwai Spooner reports.
Tuia helps develop leaders for tomorrow’s Rārua
Pou-a-iwi Aimee Sandrey was selected as the Wairau participant in the Tuia mentoring programme, which pairs local mayors with rangatahi Māori. In this article she shares her experience - which has been both intimidating and inspiring.
Te Aka Pūkenga cadets welcomed
Cadets will gain experience working within councils and iwi organisations across the rohe.
Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival
Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival takes place at Kaiteretere beach, Te Tai o Aorere from 6 to 14 April.
Te Ipukarea information
Te Ipukarea is approaching us fast and we want to make sure we are prepared! To help us do that here are some details to know
Toitū te Tauihu
This opportunity has been coordinated to support whānau of Te Tauihu Iwi to learn more about He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, within the safety of your own home, and with our own people. Sessions will be held on zoom on Mondays from 7-8:30pm
National Iwi Chairs to fight government's sustained attack on Māori
“We have no choice but to fight”. These are the words of Rahui Papa, the Chair for Ngati Koroki Kahukura of the Cambridge area.
Register now for Te Ipukarea 2024
March 1 and 2, 2024 are the dates to lock in for Te Ipukarea. In 2024 the event will be hosted by Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui in Waikawa.
Rāhui for Motueka foreshore remains in place
A rāhui on a large area of the Motueka foreshore remians in effect until further notice.
Waitangi Day stall holders expressions of interest
Vendors are invited to secure a stall at the Whakatū, Nelson Waitangi Day event to be held on Tuesday, 6 February 2024 from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Grovetown Lagoon Guided Tour and Free Sausage Sizzle
To support World Wetland Day, the community group known as Te Whānau Hou are inviting everyone on a guided tour of the lagoon and it’s facilities.
Wave and Tai Neke, Tai Ora funding applications open
Applications for both Wave 18 and Tai Neke, Tai Ora investment streams are open now and close on Wednesday, 14 February. Q&A sessions will be held online and around Te Waipounamu.