Ruapōtaka Marae

09/10/2026

🗳️ A quick reminder, whānau!

If you haven't enrolled yet, now is the time to get election-ready and have your say.

We're sharing this awesome opportunity for our Tāmaki whānau to hear directly from the candidates and learn where they stand on the issues that matter to our community.

Don't forget, Ruapōtaka Marae will also be a voting hub this election, making it easy for our hapori to cast their vote close to home.

Every voice matters. Make sure yours is heard! ✨

👇 Check out the details below.

Tāmaki College Students have organised a Tāmaki Candidates Q&A at Tamaki College on Tuesday 13th of October in the evening. All of the candidates will be there including the Māori roll candidates so should be a dynamic evening. All welcome.

08/10/2026

🪶 REMEMBER THIS? 👀🔥

Last year our kura, rangatahi, whānau and hāpori came together at Ruapōtaka Marae for an incredible celebration of kapa haka, culture, connection and whanaungatanga. ❤️

And now… WE'RE BACK!...Save the date E Te Hapori

🪶 TE KŌTUKU CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026
📅 Saturday 14 November
📍 Ruapōtaka Marae

Who was your favourite rōpū from last year? And which kura do you think needs to be on stage this year?? TAG YOUR KURA!!

Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking you behind the scenes, visiting our kura and rōpū as they prepare, revealing who will be joining us on stage, and plenty more as we build towards the big day! 🔥

But first… take a look back at some of the magic from Te Kōtuku 2025. 🎥❤️

Whiria Ngā Ahurea, Whiria Te Tangata
Weaving Cultures Together, Weaving People Together.

👀 Keep watching… the first kura reveals are coming soon!

Follow our official Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival fb page...

07/10/2026

28/09/2026

🌱 Sharing with our hapori 🌱

Te Kōhanga Reo o Puau Te Moana Nui a Kiwa currently has vacancies available for tamariki aged 9 months to 2 years.

✅ 7:30am - 4:00pm
✅ Van service available (conditions apply)
✅ Te reo Māori immersion environment

📍 26A Farringdon Street, Glen Innes

For enrolment enquiries, please contact Whaea Ani on 021 028 56505.

Please feel free to share with any whānau who may be looking for a kōhanga reo for their pēpi. ❤️🖤🤍

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24/09/2026

🐾 Happening today e te whānau! 🐾

Need your kurī registered or microchipped? Come and see us at Ruapōtaka Marae from 10am–2pm.

Haere mai! 🐶

🐾 **ANIMAL MANAGEMENT POP-UP HUB** 🐾

Does your kurī need to be registered or microchipped? Would you like support with desexing? Haere mai and kōrero with our friendly team!

📅 Friday 25 September
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Ruapōtaka Marae, Glen Innes

Support available:

🐕 Dog registrations
🐕 Free desexing support and referrals
🐕 On-site microchipping

If you would like your dog microchipped, please bring them along. Registration fees may be free or reduced depending on eligibility and registration status.

This event is open to everyone—haere mai e te hapori!

Proudly delivered in collaboration with Auckland Council Animal Management.

24/09/2026

🐾 **ANIMAL MANAGEMENT POP-UP HUB** 🐾

Does your kurī need to be registered or microchipped? Would you like support with desexing? Haere mai and kōrero with our friendly team!

📅 Friday 25 September
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Ruapōtaka Marae, Glen Innes

Support available:

🐕 Dog registrations
🐕 Free desexing support and referrals
🐕 On-site microchipping

If you would like your dog microchipped, please bring them along. Registration fees may be free or reduced depending on eligibility and registration status.

This event is open to everyone—haere mai e te hapori!

Proudly delivered in collaboration with Auckland Council Animal Management.

22/09/2026

🌿 We still have spaces available! 🌿

Our Toi Ora | Toi Hei Whakaora Whānau wānanga begins next week at Ruapōtaka Marae. If you or someone you know would benefit from a safe and supportive space to explore creativity, connection and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Register your interest through the link in the original post below 👇

🌿 Toi Ora | Toi Hei Whakaora Whānau 🌿

We still have spaces available in our upcoming workshop wānanga being held at Ruapōtaka Marae.

These wānanga provide a safe and supportive space for whānau to explore traditional Māori patterns and their meanings through a range of creative art forms, including hue, uku and raranga. Developed for whānau and communities navigating grief, loss and whakamōmori, the workshops focus on creativity, connection and wellbeing.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please register your interest via the Jotform link below or contact us directly. One of our kaimahi will be in touch to kōrero further and provide additional details.

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/262556484744872

📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 276 8252

He wāhi haumaru, he wāhi manaaki.
A safe and caring space for whānau.

Please see the attached flyer for further information. 💚

21/09/2026

🚗 FINAL LEARNER’S LICENCE WĀNANGA 🚗

Our final Learner’s Licence Theory Wānanga is coming up, and we’re excited to give our hāpori and whānau one last opportunity to get involved. ❤️💚

Over the course of these wānanga, we’ve been proud to see our whānau gain the knowledge, confidence and support needed to get over the line and begin their licensing journey. 🙌🏽

We’ve seen whānau take that important first step towards their learner licence — and now, as we come to our final wānanga, we want to give one last opportunity for our hāpori to get involved. 💚

Whether you’re a parent, rangatahi, or whānau member who’s been meaning to get your licence started — this is your chance!

🌿 School holidays = the perfect time for our rangatahi still at kura to get involved too.

📚 Teaching Session: 8am–12pm
📝 Testing: 12:30pm–4pm
📅 Monday 28 September
📍 Ruapōtaka Marae
🚗 VTNZ on-site for testing
⚠️ Correct ID is essential

This is our FINAL wānanga, so if getting your learner licence has been on your list — come through and let’s get you started!

📧 To register:
[email protected]

He waka eke noa — we’re in this together. 💚

20/09/2026

🌿 Toi Ora | Toi Hei Whakaora Whānau 🌿

We still have spaces available in our upcoming workshop wānanga being held at Ruapōtaka Marae.

These wānanga provide a safe and supportive space for whānau to explore traditional Māori patterns and their meanings through a range of creative art forms, including hue, uku and raranga. Developed for whānau and communities navigating grief, loss and whakamōmori, the workshops focus on creativity, connection and wellbeing.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please register your interest via the Jotform link below or contact us directly. One of our kaimahi will be in touch to kōrero further and provide additional details.

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/262556484744872

📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 276 8252

He wāhi haumaru, he wāhi manaaki.
A safe and caring space for whānau.

Please see the attached flyer for further information. 💚

17/09/2026

🌿 Toi Ora | Toi Hei Whakaora Whānau 🌿

Please see the attached flyer for our upcoming workshop wānanga open to our hāpori, being hosted here at Ruapōtaka Marae.

These wānanga will explore traditional Māori patterns and their meanings through a variety of creative art forms, including hue, uku and raranga. These workshops have been developed for whānau and communities navigating grief, loss and whakamōmori.

If you are interested in participating, please feel free to contact us via email or our 0800 number, or register your interest through the Jotform link below. One of our kaimahi will be in touch with further information.

👉 https://form.jotform.com/262556484744872
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 276 8252

He wāhi haumaru, he wāhi manaaki. 🌿