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This is the official page for Te Taumutu Rūnanga, where we will keep you up to date on our events, pānui and hui, share photos and celebrate all we do for our members and the community.

19/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Sarah and Phil Blackburn, owners of PAK'nSAVE Rolleston who have dunked their support toward our upcoming 3x3 Basketball tournament on Fri 26 June.

There is still time to enter. Inviting rangatahi from across Waitaha assemble a team and get amongst the fun.

PAK’nSAVE Rolleston

14/06/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

We’re excited to announce our very first 3x3 Rangatahi Māori Basketball Tournament, taking place on Friday 26 June from 4:30pm - 9:30pm at Selwyn Sports Centre.

This kaupapa has grown out of conversations between Taumutu and Hurahia Limited around creating more opportunities for our rangatahi to connect, be active, and engage in positive spaces together. Through support received via Sport NZ health promotion funding, we’ve been able to bring this event to life as a way of celebrating sport, hauora, whanaungatanga and community.

The tournament will bring together rangatahi from across our hāpori and wider Māori networks for an evening of fast-paced 3x3 basketball, music, kai and community atmosphere. Alongside the competition, there will also be spot prizes, activations, and opportunities for whānau to come together and support our young people.

Divisions will include:
• U16 Tāne
• U18 Tāne
• U18 Wāhine

Whether you’re playing, supporting from the sidelines, or just coming along to enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to see you there.

Please register your teams via the QR code on this poster or through the following link: https://tball-hoops-live.base44.app
Please contact Tia at [email protected] for more information.

Ngā mihi nui,
Te Taumutu Rūnanga

09/06/2026

🌱 As the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project comes to a close this month, Te Taumutu Rūnanga is reflecting on five years of restoration along this important waterway.

This week, another 1,750 eco-sourced native plants were planted, with a further 1,700 scheduled to go into the ground before the end of June.

Led by Te Taumutu Rūnanga, with support from Environment Canterbury through the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group and funding from the Ministry for the Environment's Freshwater Improvement Fund, the project has worked to restore 8km of Te Waikēkēwai Stream, helping improve water quality, stabilise stream banks, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen the health of Te Waihora.

A huge mihi to our Wai-Ora Ecological Contracting team, Citycare Property team and everyone who has contributed to this kaupapa over the past five years. Earlier this year, the project was recognised with the Te Waka o Aoraki trophy for conservation excellence.

Rare species including kōtuku and matuku-hūrepo have been sighted within restored areas, providing an encouraging sign of the positive impact this mahi is having.

Ngā mihi to Environment Canterbury the Ministry for the Environment our project partners, whānau, contractors, and supporters who have helped make this kaupapa possible.

This project demonstrates what can be achieved through mana whenua leadership, strong partnerships, and a long-term commitment to restoring the health of our waterways and taiao.

24/05/2026

Te Ahikaaroa prevail.
Congratulations to all who participated in the Waitaha Regional Kapa Haka Championships over the weekend. We acknowledge the selection of Te Ahikaaroa, Kōkō Tangiwai, Ngā Manu ā Tāne, Rukutia, Te Pao a Tahu as Waitaha representatives who will travel to Kirikiriroa for Te Matatini in February. But also all others who committed to the training, emotion and dedication required to make it on stage.
In particular we acknowledge the whānau of Te Taumutu within all teams, especially Te Ahikaaroa, the 2026 Waitaha champions.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

13/05/2026

Nui te mihi ki Te Ara Kākāriki - Greenway Canterbury for all your support and mahi with the Whakaora te Waikēkēwai team over the last few years.

Check out a glimpse into a kaupapa shared with Waitaha Kura who visited on Monday this week to get their 'plant on'! Tau kē! 🙌🏽🌱

24/04/2026

Kia ora, could this be you or someone you know that is suitably qualified to represent us at council?

Mana Whenua Representative – Selwyn District Council
Fixed Term | Part Time (as agreed)
Ōtautahi / Christchurch

Kia hiwa rā

Te Taumutu Rūnanga is seeking a Mana Whenua Representative to represent the interests of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu within Selwyn District Council. This role sits within Council’s governance environment and provides a mana whenua voice into decision-making processes.

Working under the mandate of Pourewa, this role supports the presence of Taumutu at the Council table and ensures our values, priorities, and aspirations are reflected at a governance level.

He kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The Mana Whenua Representative participates in Council meetings, workshops, and forums where mana whenua input is required.

You will:
Represent Taumutu perspectives at Council table level
Contribute to planning and decision-making processes
Bring tikanga and mātauranga Māori into governance discussions
Maintain accountability back to Pourewa
This is a representative governance role, rather than a coordination or operational function.

He kōrero mōu – About you
We are looking for someone already well connected to Taumutu, with the credibility and grounding to represent the hapū in a Council setting.

You will bring:
Strong grounding in tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori
Commitment to hapū aspirations and mana motuhake
Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in local government
Experience in governance or advisory environments at local council level. Confidence operating in formal decision-making settings

Me pēhea te tono mai – How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and connection to this kaupapa. A copy of the role description is also available on request.

[email protected]

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

21/04/2026

Professor Hirini Matunga is retiring from Lincoln University after a distinguished tenure.

Hirini Matunga has made a lasting contribution to Māori through his work in education, environmental management, and Indigenous development. Over many years, he has helped embed Māori knowledge and values into planning and environmental decision-making, while strongly advocating for rangatiratanga and Māori leadership. Hirini has created pathways for Māori students and mentored future leaders at Lincoln University, while also building meaningful partnerships between the university and iwi. His work has strengthened Māori voices both within Aotearoa and internationally.

Taumutu Rūnanga would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Hirini for his dedication, leadership, and enduring impact.

20/04/2026

Taumutu Cooks - Sunday Roast & Rēwana

17/04/2026

E noho ana au ki te tapuwae o Tūterakiwhānoa,
Ko Te Hamo te toki tapu, ko Te Rauawa o Aoraki te rakaraka,
Ko Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū e tū whakarunga, ko Te Kete Ika e hora atu ki tai,
Ngā ngaru whati o Te Tai o Mahaanui e tauhōkai nei i te waka Uruao.
Ka werohia ngā poupou e Te Rakihouia ki te ngutuawa,
Hekeheke mai ana e Tuna-o-runga-i-te-Rangi,
Ki Muriwai o Whata, te awa punapuna a ngā mātua tīpuna.
Ka tū te kawa ki Waikākahi, kia tūngia ai te ahi a Te Rakitamau ki Taumutu.
Koia ko Te Ruahikihiki e haruru ana ki te raki, e haruru ana ki te tonga
He mana, he tapu, he whakamataku!
Koia ko Moki e maiangi ana ki te rangi, he ātea ki te whenua,
He tipua, he taniwha, he tangata!
Ngāti Moki e ara! E ara e!

Please join us in welcoming Rulon Nutira as our newly appointed Pou Arataki / Director for Te Hā o Te Ruahikihiki. Rulon officially commenced in this role on April 1st, completing the final appointment to the Board of Directors for Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ltd.

Rulon brings extensive experience in cultural leadership, alongside a deep and rich puna of mātauranga that he carries into his current role at Tāwhaki. Raised on the pā at the heels of his elders, Rulon has gained a strong grounding in his Ruahikihikitanga from those who came before him.

He also brings significant governance experience, currently serving as a board member of Te Pā o Rākaihautū, and has previously served our hapū under the former executive structure. We look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring to this role.

01/04/2026

Another wonderful Taumutu Cooks event at Te Pā o Moki on Sunday, with the pantry improv challenge tantalising our taste buds. Our Cooks were let loose in the pantry and fridges to conjure savouries and sweets from items on hand and their talents shone through. Thank you to everyone involved for their enthusiasm and banter, the final event in this series is 19 April.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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