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He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

Wherever you go in the world, you’ll always be embraced as one of our own in Ngāti Rārua. We've created a selection of Ngāti Rārua stories for you to share with your family, friends and the world. These stories underpin our values.

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August 8, 2023

Highest level of protection coming for Te Waikoropupū

The Environment court has ordered the highest national level of protection available for Te Waikoropupū in Mohua - a water conservation order.

July 26, 2023

Te Hauora O Ngāti Rārua Mānawatia a Matariki

A wonderful celebration of Matariki filled the offices of Te Hauora o Ngati Rārua in Blenheim with people, fun and laughter on July 13. Approximately 150 people visited and enjoyed manaakitanga, kai and plenty of festivities. Congratulations to everyone involved for a wonderful event.

July 26, 2023

Consent decision protects mana and mauri of Motueka Awa

In late June 2023 Tasman District Council advised that a resource consent application by CJ Industries for gravel extraction at Whitikareo/Peach Island has been declined.

July 12, 2023

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Thanks to everyone who attended Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau yesterday morning. As Matariki rose, our kaikarakia and kaikaranga helped us restore mauri to the land, remember those who have passed, and look forward to the year ahead. Matariki kāinga hokia!

July 4, 2023

Mānawatia A Matariki: a time to celebrate, discover traditions

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is encouraging the community to delve deeper into the traditions of Matariki as our newest public holiday draws closer.

July 3, 2023

Taiao updates from Wairau

Recent updates from the taiao team in Wairau.

June 21, 2023

Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau 10 July

This year we’ll host our second Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau at 44 Rārangi Road on Monday 10 July. It will be a more intimate event than last year. Two online wānanga will take place before the event.

June 8, 2023

Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru launched

On 31 May kaimahi, trustees and a number of guests gathered for the opening of the Tokumaru Research Centre at Te Whare Mānuka in Whakatū.

June 6, 2023

Ka Uruora Te Tauihu supports financial independence and improved wellbeing

Last week Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne and Te Ātiawa Iwi launched Ka Uruora Te Tauihu, a programme of services to support iwi members to achieve financial independence and wellbeing.

June 6, 2023

Te Mana Kuratahi Catering and Photography expressions of interest

EOIs for catering and photography services for Te Mana Kuratahi close 1 July.

May 25, 2023

Register now for the next Kia Pai Ki Mua wānanga

The Kia Pai Ki Mua series focuses on Ngāti Rārua history, tikanga and kawa pertaining to each of our marae. The wānanga will also feature karakia, waiata, and haerenga to wāhi tapu. Next up is Whakatū Marae on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July, so register now!

May 22, 2023

Kaimahi lead keynote discussion

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua kaimahi Aneika Young, Barney Thomas and Rowena Cudby, supported by architect Keni-Duke Hetet were keynote speakers at the annual New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects conference held in Whakatū last week.

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