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.
Te Uru Ahupūtea - a first step to home ownership
Registered whānau members can sign up for Te Uru Ahupūtea, the financial education wānanga offered by Ka Uruora. Whānau who complete the course are then eligible for future housing opportunities.
Te Aka Tairoa wānanga registrations open
Registrations for two short wānanga in May to support our Te Aka Tairoa research are now open. The first wānanga is at 10 am on Sunday 19 May at Hauhunga, the second is the following Sunday at Te Āwhina Marae.
Rangatahi funds Ruia and Tama Ora open now
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu are excited to let rangatahi Māori in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rēkohu/Wharekauri know that applications for RUIA and Tama Ora are now open!
South Island Customary Fishing Regulations Update
An update on this essential mahi. Please note that whānau can continue to access their customary fishing rights as usual.
Expressions of interest: Post Graduate researcher
Tokomaru Research Centre is committed to supporting the growth of Ngāti Rārua researchers, and is looking for a post graduate tauira who is passionate about the taiao, climate change and the mātauranga of Ngāti Rārua.
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.