Ngaa Hau E Whaa Marae O Pukekohe

01/06/2026

Kia ora Whaanau,
Just a reminder that the Marae Development Planning hui will reconvene this Sunday 7th June at 10am to continue our discussions from the previous session.
We also have our scheduled Marae meeting on Monday 8th June, starting at 6pm.
Nau mai haere mai

29/05/2026

A great result for our marae and our environment.
Instead of going to landfill, the former playground from Te Pae Mahara Roulston War Memorial Park has been relocated and rebuilt right here at Ngaa Hau E Whaa Marae o Pukekohe.

Ngaa mihi nui to Lite Civil and Auckland Council for making this happen.
This is a practical example of kaitiakitanga and sustainability in action, keeping 3 tonnes of material out of waste and creating an asset that will serve our tamariki for generations to come.

Auckland Council delivers urban regeneration, and manages a large property portfolio across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, through its Auckland Urban Development Office and Property department. These functions have been brought together to strengthen strategic alignment, simplify processes, and deli...

26/05/2026

Join us in Taamakimakaurau for a Puna Pakihi event to connect, learn, and strengthen your pakihi alongside other Tribal businesses.

📅Wednesday 3 June
⏰ 6pm
📍 Te Ngahere 57 Cavendish Drive Manukau, Auckland

What you’ll get:
✅Build capability and confidence for larger opportunities and collaborations.
✅Connect with other pakihi, potential partners, and key stakeholders.
✅Learn about procurement pathways, supplier opportunities, business support, and funding available through the Iwi and Puna Pakihi

This kaupapa is about collective growth, stronger connections, and creating pathways for our pakihi to thrive.

If you’re ready to grow your network and access new opportunities, this is for you.

Register here 👇
https://waikatotainui.com/event/puna-pakihi-taamaki-makaurau/

Nau mai, haere mai

26/05/2026

Ngaati Tamaoho and Auckland Council Events reveal Matariki Festival 2026 line-up

This year's theme of Matariki ki te Rangi (Matariki in the Sky) focuses on celestial knowledge, aspiration and renewal. 

21/05/2026

The Pokaia Nepia Scholarship 2026 is open! 🎉
This Scholarship is in memory of kaumaatua Pokaia Nepia. Fondly known as Uncle Poka he was instrumental to many organisations in the Waikato region, creating rich channels of communication and engagement to Waikato-Tainui.

Are you
✅ A registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
✅ Studying Full-Time at University of Waikato?

Whether you're studying Business & Management, Health, Maaori & Indigenous Studies, Engineering, Arts, Education, Law or many other fields – if your mahi aligns with our iwi strategic aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

📅Applications Close: 30 June 2026
🔗 Find more details here - https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/pokaia-nepia-scholarship/

Let’s continue Uncle Poka’s legacy by nurturing tribal members into spaces where they will lead, uplift and protect te taiao me te iwi 🌱

21/05/2026

Taki Turner Scholarship 2026 — Now Open! 🎉
The Scholarship is in memory of kaumaatua Takiri mai te ata Turner. Fondly known as Koro Taki by many, he was instrumental in many organisations in the Waikato region creating rich channels of communication and engagement to Waikato-Tainui.

Are you:
✅A registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
✅Studying full-time at the University of Waikato in 2026?

This scholarship supports full-time domestic Waikato-Tainui tribal member studying any programme in 2026, so long as your mahi aligns with the strategic aspirations of the iwi. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

📅Applications close: 30 June 2026
🔗Find more details here - https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/taki-turner-scholarship/

Let’s honour Koro Taki’s legacy by empowering future leaders who will protect, serve, and uplift te iwi me te taiao.

17/05/2026

Reminder whaanau
5:30pm start tonight for our Marae Development Plan

Nau mai haere mai

14/05/2026