We need to know ourselves better - our whakapapa, our history, where we live, what we can contribute, what we need and our aspirations for ourselves and us as a collective. Please find below all the posts about whakapapa.
Community care and Hapū Māmā wānanga
A series of community care and Hapū Māmā wānanga will be held in the coming months. The wānanga weave together Māori birthing practices alongside western health education to support your whānau hauora aspirations. Open to all whānau members to attend.
Waitangi Day celebrations, Whakatū Nelson
Nau mai, Haere mai e te whānau for Waitangi Day commemorations: Thursday 6 February, 9am - 3pm Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park
Wairau Pa Marae Whānau Day
Come join us for Kai & Entertainment from 11-3pm at the Wairau Pa Marae Whanau Day. Sunday 19 January 2025 Bring your Togs and Towel.
Have your say on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
The trustees of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua have resolved to make a submission to the Government strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. We urge all our whānau to do the same.
Save your precious memories for the future
Until the end of February, Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru are offering help to get your VHS tapes digitised.
Relaxed learning at Kia Pai Te Reo Wānanga
A cohort of whānau who have been taking fortnightly online sessions for several months recently attended a wānanga at Te Āwhina Marae, Motueka.
Tōtara a taonga linking past and future
Nā Arthur Phillips A beautiful occasion marked Spring Creek School’s recent 150th Anniversary in Wairau. As one of the mana whenua
Te Ipukarea 2025: register your interest
Registering early helps us ensure there is enough accommodation and kai, and merch, for whānau who wish to attend.
Te Pūtahitanga funds open
Applications for three key funding streams from Te Pūtahitanga are open until February 12. Read more about the funds and how to apply.
Kiingi Tuheitia Portrait Award: How to enter for 2025
Open to all Māori artists under 35, the first prize in 2025 is $20,000.
Te Pūtahitanga Directory
The Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory is a resource for whānau to discover the diverse, innovative, and impactful initiatives and partners that are supporting our whānau and Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Rēkohu/Wharekauri.
Ngāti Rārua kākahu available now!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our official Ngāti Rārua online clothing shop.