Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō

12/06/2026

Mai i te tihi o Pourangahau.
Ka kite i te whānuitanga o nga ararau a Kehu.
Ko te whitinga mai o te rā i te p**anga mai o te Wairau.
Tae noa atu ki te tōnga o te rā i te au o Kawatiri ki te uru.
Ko ngā Manu Kōrero o Ngāti Apa e tū. Ko koutou kei te ihu o te waka.
Nei tō koutou iwi o Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō e poho kererū ana.
Otirā koutou katoa Manu Kōrero mai, manu waiata mai, Mana Rangatahi mai.
Kei te mihi.

Congratulations to all of our Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō speakers who competed at the regional Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions today.

A special congratulations to Manaia Huntley, who will be progressing to the National Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions, where he will represent his iwi, his kura and Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui.

Kia tō te rā, e Apa, maranga mai.

08/06/2026

Kua p**a te pānui!

We're excited to see Kings announced as a featured speaker for Te Kaiaotanga o te Reo 2026.

KINGS | Te Kaiaotanga o te Reo 2026

He kaihanga puoro Māori, he kaiwaiata, he kaitito waiata hoki, kua tū a Kings hei tētahi o ngā tino ringatoi motuhake o Aotearoa.

Since bursting onto the scene with his triple-platinum hit Don't Worry 'Bout It, Kings has gone on to become one of New Zealand's most streamed independent artists, with more than 100 million streams across his music catalogue.

Known for his high-energy performances, sharp humour, and unique cultural perspective, Kings has collaborated with some of Aotearoa's biggest names including L.A.B., Fat Freddy's Drop, Sons of Zion, and Stan Walker.

Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakarongo ki ngā whakaaro me ngā wheako o tēnei ringatoi whakaaweawe i Te Kaiaotanga o te Reo 2026.

Kua wātea ngā tīkiti! - https://www.tekaiaotangaotereo.co.nz/
Tēnā koutou, kei ō mātou kaitautoko

08/06/2026

Ngā mihi nui ki a Paige Byers, kua whakawhiwhia ki tētahi Karahipi Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō i te mahi ngātahi me NMIT.

He tino whakakake mātou ki te tautoko i a koe i tō haerenga mātauranga.

Congratulations Paige! We are proud to support you on your educational journey and look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the future.

Ka wani kē!

05/06/2026

E te whānau, kua tuwhera tonu ngā rēhitatanga mō tō tātou Tūāpapa Wānanga e tū mai nei ki Rotoiti.

This wānanga will focus on our connections to the wai, waka and Pahi, with opportunities to learn, kōrero, and spend time on the water alongside whānau.

Whether you've joined us at previous wānanga or are keen to come along for the first time, we'd love to see you there.

Spaces are limited, so if you've been thinking about coming, now's the time to jump on and register.

Rēhita mai ināianei: https://www.ngatiapakiterato.iwi.nz/whanau-opportunities/our-events-2/calendar-events-2/t%C5%AB%C4%81papa/

03/06/2026

Have you registered for our next Tūāpapa Whānau Wānanga at Rotoiti?

This wānanga is all about reconnecting with the knowledge and traditions our tūpuna carried on the water. Through waka and the pahi, we'll explore the important role waterways played in the lives of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, from travel and trade to gathering kai and maintaining connections across the rohe.

There'll be opportunities to learn, get involved, and spend time with whānau.

13–14 June 2026
Rotoiti, St Arnaud

Registrations below
https://www.ngatiapakiterato.iwi.nz/whanau-opportunities/our-events-2/calendar-events-2/t%C5%AB%C4%81papa/

03/06/2026

Kia maumahara e te whānau, applications for our Education Grants are closing soon!

If you're studying this year and haven't applied yet, now's the time to get your application in. Whether you're at kura, university, polytechnic, wānanga, or another approved education provider, we'd love to support your learning journey.

Don't leave it until the last minute!

A reminder that Trades Grants remain open all year round, so apprentices and those completing trade qualifications can apply at any time.

If you have any questions or need a hand with your application, get in touch with the office.

Apply now before applications close https://www.ngatiapakiterato.iwi.nz/grants-and-scholarships/education-grants-202506/

02/06/2026

Our next Tūāpapa Wānanga is almost here!

This time we'll be taking our learning onto the water as we explore the connection Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō has with the wai and the journeys of our tūpuna.

The video below captures some of that connection. It's a reminder that our waterways have always been places of movement, learning and connection.

Come along, get involved in some hands-on waka activities and spend time with whānau.

Rotoiti
June 13-14
Register here - https://www.ngatiapakiterato.iwi.nz/whanau-opportunities/our-events-2/calendar-events-2/t%C5%AB%C4%81papa/

28/05/2026

The pahi is more than a structure. It’s a way of connecting with our taiao, our whakapapa, and each other.

Registrations for our next Tūāpapa Wānanga are now open and we’ll be getting out on the water together and learning waka kaupapa as part of our journey towards the opening of the pahi.

Register your whānau here https://www.ngatiapakiterato.iwi.nz/whanau-opportunities/our-events-2/calendar-events-2/t%C5%AB%C4%81papa/

28/05/2026

E te whānau, are you interested in a career in health? Check out the new pilot programme, Ngā Ara Tūhono o Te Tauihu.

This three-week programme supports Māori jobseekers into health sector qualifications and employment pathways. Learn about opportunities across the sector, from clinical roles and healthcare assistants to IT, admin, and security.

The programme also covers practical workplace skills including computer basics, AI, privacy and information sharing, health and safety, and first aid. Ongoing cultural guidance, mentorship, and training support will also be available.

Interested? Come along to the huihuinga kōrero (information session):
NMIT Campus
Monday 15 June 2026
1.30pm

Register by Friday 12 June, 12pm:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TVVmaAvH3J

For more information, email Haki Turu at [email protected]

26/05/2026

Be in to win free tickets to Te Kaiaotanga o te Reo for you and your whānau!

WHĀNAU GIVEAWAY TIME

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We’re giving away ONE whānau pass:
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