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.
Matatū welcomed to Te Tauihu
Recently Whakatū hosted it’s first Super Rugby Aupiki game – Matatū faced the Blues. Whakatū is considered a home for Te Matatū, so following tikanga, the full team of 33 were welcomed onto Whakatū Marae ahead of the game.
Tātou o Ngāti Rārua, ki te hoe
Let's unite to honour our Kāinga Tūturu and come together as one, under the mana of Ngāti Peehi, Te Kanawa and Kinohaku, to warmly welcome Te Arikinui Kuiini Nga wai hono i te po to her first Poukai at Marokopa as Arikinui.
Grants and support for whānau
Our grants and support for whānau businesses are available throughout the year.
Tākarokaro mai Whakatū!
The public is being asked to provide input into a new playground being planned for Rutherford Park and set to open during summer 2026/27.
Te Heke Whakangā ki Motueka: Call for photos
We are seeking your help to find photos of whānau or events relating to Ngāti Rārua in Motueka.
Te Ipukarea - What to bring
Kia ora e te whānau - time for pre-planning for Te Ipukarea! Here's some reminders of things to bring &
Wānanga builds trust
Lee Luke recently presented at the third national wānanga for Community Trusts and Foundations.
He Raranga Muka – Data Analytics Scholarships
E ngā mana E ngā reo E ngā karangatanga maha Tēnā koutou katoa Te Kāhui Raraunga is proud to present He Raranga
Te Āwhina Marae Waitangi Day celebrations
Details of celebrations at Te Āwhina Marae for Waitangi Day 2025
Te Ipukarea: Rehita mai!
The time has come to register you & your whānau to participate in the upcoming Te Ipukarea 2025 event!
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