Waikato Tainui

01/10/2026

Lets go whanau if we can get at least 50% of these people to enrol and vote it will have an immediate impact on making sure the integrity of our settlements remains intact.

28/09/2026

TE WHAKAKITENGA O WAIKATO INCORPORATED ELECTIONS
The following Marae will be holding their Hui-aa-Marae to elect their Te Whakakitenga Representatives for the 2026 - 2029 term of office.

MARAE ELECTION DATE
📅Saturday, 10/10/2026
📍 Okarea Marae
10:00am, Okarea Marae, 158 Jamieson Road, Waerenga, Te Kauwhata, Waikato Region, 3781
More information available via our web page below
https://waikatotainui.com/te-whakakitenga-o-waikato-inc-elections-2026/

28/09/2026

Tainui Group Holdings chair, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu'ua (Waikato, Ngāti Mutunga) is stepping down from her role as the commercial arm of Waikato-Tainui prepares for a transition in governance. Her departure follows the completion of nine years of consecutive service, reaching the maximum term permitted under the iwi's governance arrangements for elected representatives.

Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) Chair, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu'ua, is stepping down from her role as the commercial arm of Waikato-Tainui prepares for a

27/09/2026

Te Matatini has confirmed the appointment of Watson Ohia (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pukenga) as Kaiwhiriwhiri Matua for Te Matatini o ngā Taniwha, the 2027 National Kapa Haka Festival being held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawāhia in February.

Kua kopoua e te Tumu Whakarae o Te Matatini, e Carl Ross, ko Watson Ohia te Kaiwhiriwhiri Matua mō Te Matatini o ngā Taniwha, ka tū ki Hopuhopu,

27/09/2026

25/09/2026

Waikato-Tainui Governance Update
Te Hoe o Tainui marae representative Tukoroirangi Morgan has been re-elected as Chair of Te Arataura, the executive branch of Waikato-Tainui for a third term.

Tuku says it’s a significant time for the iwi as it navigates its way through a landscape fraught with barriers toward achieving the milestones set out in its long-term strategy Whakatupuranga 2050.

“This will be my final term in the executive, and I want to lead a team that welcomes diversity of thought that places our people in the front and centre of everything that we do,” says Tuku.

“We welcome five new members to this executive including a returning member from a previous term and they bring an exciting arsenal of new skills and expectations to the table which will enhance the current direction of travel.”

Parekawhia McLean (Te Papa-o-Rotu Marae) will carry out the Deputy Chair functions on the executive and adds a wealth of governance experience to the role. She has lead Te Whakakitenga o Waikato, the tribal parliament and this is her second term as an executive member of Te Arataura.

Parekawhia is looking forward to supporting Te Arataura and helping reset the long-term strategic direction of the tribal entities.

“Like Tuku I’m excited to be part of an executive that is both passionate and dedicated to delivering tangible outcomes that will make a difference to our marae and people,” says Parekawhia.

For the full list of the various standing committees including the Chair and Deputy of Te Whakakitenga o Waikato head to our website 👇
https://waikatotainui.com/uncategorized/waikato-tainui-governance-update/

24/09/2026

Registrations have been extended until Monday 👏

There's still time to secure your spot on Pua Ora these school holidays.

Pua Ora is back!!👏

Waikato-Tainui have partnered with Banqer, offering Pua Ora, a 2-week learning experience designed to build your confidence with money and support your financial wellbeing.

There are three programmes available:
💰Banqer High Junior – generally aimed at rangatahi aged 13 - 18. It covers Financial Literacy concepts broadly and allows students to engage in many different areas, from progressing through a career to buying a house.

💰Banqer High Senior – Student-led and learning at your own pace. This programme is suited to rangatahi who have completed the Banger High Junior Programme and focused around decisions and situations students will likely face during their first few years after high school.

💰Banqer Beyond (Senior – Pakeke) - For adults building personal finance knowledge.

Each programme is designed to be engaging and accessible to any level. You'll learn things like how to manage bank accounts, what interest is, managing debt, planning for today and tomorrow, buying a house, investing your money and lots more.

Getting started is easy:
1. Sign up online
2. Check your emails and sign into Banqer
3. Learn in your own time
4. Watch Puutea Tip videos
5. Earn rewards as you go

Pua Ora will officially start during the holidays, running from the 28th of September to the 11th October.

Registrations close 23rd September so sign up today 👇
https://banqer.co/nz/beyond/waikato-tainui-pua-ora

Karawhiua!

21/09/2026

Happening this Thursday e te iwi, nau mai
https://waikatotainui.com/event/te-ara-pakihi-meet-the-buyers

Waikato-Tainui Puna Pakihi is bringing together pakihi with buyers, councils, major organisations and prime contractors who have real projects and procurement opportunities coming through the pipeline.

Come along to connect directly, hear what opportunities are coming up, understand upcoming EOIs and tenders, and learn how to position your pakihi for future contracts, subcontracting opportunities and supplier panels.

Whether you’re looking to scale, connect or take the next step, this is an opportunity to get connected and get ready.

👉 Register now here: https://waikatotainui.com/event/te-ara-pakihi-meet-the-buyers/

21/09/2026

School holidays next week e te iwi 👀
Wednesday the 23rd is the last day to sign up for the two week online programme to learn about puutea as a whaanau.

With programmes available for both rangatahi and pakeke, everyone can take part at their own level and learn in their own time.
You might even use it as a chance to start some new koorero at home around saving, spending, debt, investing and planning for the future.

💡 Learn together
💬 Share what you’re learning
🏠 Have the money koorero as a whaanau
🎁 Earn rewards along the way

Pua Ora runs from 28 September – 11 October.

Karawhiua!

Sign up here: https://banqer.co/nz/beyond/waikato-tainui-pua-ora

20/09/2026

Kaimahi Koorero Episode 5 👇

He raupapa ataata e whakaatu i nga mahi o nga Kaimahi o Tikanga Ora, Reo Ora 🍃

Ko te kiriata e haere ake nei, ka kite maatou i a Ihipera raaua ko Herewini i te waananga o Te Pae Kaakaa ki Ookapu Marae. Ki reira matapaki i ngoo raaua mahi, mo te marae, mo te hapuu, otira mo te Iwi.

Maataki mai e te whaanau
https://youtu.be/NY_T_NDsNEM?si=whkab_FMVEdWYAIx