23/09/2026
💛 Ngā mihi nui, Rototuna High School! 💛
As we reflect on the very special 20th anniversary of the Rauawaawa Kaumātua Olympics, we want to acknowledge and celebrate our wonderful partnership with Rototuna High School, now in its seventh year.
A heartfelt mihi to Matt, the Rototuna High School team, and the amazing rangatahi who brought such energy, enthusiasm and manaaki to our milestone celebration. He mihi aroha ki a koutou ❤️🙏
There is something powerful about bringing rangatahi and kaumātua together. Across seven years, we have seen relationships grow through shared laughter, encouragement, learning and genuine connection between generations.
The Kaumātua Olympics has always been about much more than competition. It is about whanaungatanga, hauora, participation, belonging and celebrating the mana of our kaumātua. Having rangatahi alongside us strengthens this kaupapa, while creating meaningful opportunities for young people to connect with kaumātua, learn through lived experience and contribute to their community.
This is intergenerational impact in action, generations learning from one another, challenging assumptions about ageing, strengthening community connections and creating a greater sense of belonging for both kaumātua and rangatahi.
To every Rototuna High School student and staff member who has walked alongside us, tēnā koutou katoa. Your contribution is not simply helping us deliver an event; you are helping build stronger relationships between generations and a more connected community.
We treasure our partnership with Rototuna High School and look forward to continuing to grow what is possible when rangatahi and kaumātua come together to share knowledge, build relationships, learn from one another and thrive together.
Seven years together! and an impact that reaches far beyond one day. 💛
Check out their video 🥰👇
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