Mā Te Huruhuru

05/06/2026

✨ Ngā mihi nui ki tō tātou Ariki Tapairu ✨

As a collective, Mā Te Huruhuru, we proudly celebrate our CEO, Mahera Hauiti-Maihi, as we share this special chapter with our wider community — her marriage 💍, and the anticipated arrival of her precious baby girl this October 👶💛

He wā whakahirahira tēnei — grounded in aroha, whakapapa, and whānau. 🌿

In te ao Māori, whānau is the heartbeat of all that we do — grounding us, carrying us, and reminding us that every step forward is never taken alone, but as part of something interwoven and enduring. 🤍

“Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tīna — pursue the distant horizons so they may become near and hold fast to those that are close.”

E te Ariki Tapairu, we honour you as a leader and as a wahine carrying forward the strength of whakapapa. ✨

May your whānau be richly adorned with aroha, manaakitanga, and kotahitanga, and may your home be filled with warmth, laughter, and the joyful anticipation of your pēpi. 🏡💛

He taonga te aroha, he taonga te mokopuna — treasures to be cherished and carried forward through generations. 🌿

From all of us at Mā Te Huruhuru, we stand with you in celebration 🎉 and in pride.

Ngā manaakitanga nui ki a koutou katoa 🌿

— Nā te whānau o Mā Te Huruhuru - "with adorned feathers, the bird will fly".

💍 👶 !

28/05/2026

Kia ora whānau,

We celebrate our incredible He Pā Piringa & He Pā Tupu graduates ❤️

Watching our taitamariki grow through their housing journey towards independence has been something truly special. From resilience, courage, and determination, to embracing who they are as Māori.

You have gained your feathers to fly into te ao and follow your own pathway to success. Never forget where you come from, the mana you carry, and the greatness that sits within each of you.

As Mā Te Huruhuru, we are beyond proud of your achievements, your growth, and the bright futures ahead. Seeing you celebrate your culture, your identity, and your success fills our hearts with pride.

Keep flying high, e ngā rangatira mā. This is only the beginning ❤️



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28/05/2026

28/05/2026

To our taitamariki, congratulations — you did this ❤️
You have earned your feathers, now fly boldly into te ao and chase your moemoeā with courage and pride.

To our beautiful partners, Kindness Collective and Hoani Waititi Marae, words cannot express our gratitude for your ongoing support. Thank you for not only supporting this graduation, but for continuously nurturing and uplifting the journeys of our taitamariki.

A special mihi to the rangatahi and kaimahi of Hoani Waititi Marae for the incredible kai and marae provided. The food was absolutely beautiful, cooked and presented with so much care and manaaki. We truly take our hats off to you all and send our heartfelt thanks ❤️

27/05/2026

He poroporoaki ki a koe, e Casey 🤍✨

I runga i te aroha me te whakamānawa, we honour and celebrate you, Casey Davison, as you close this chapter with us at Mā Te Huruhuru.

For the past four years and eight months, you have led Te Whare Mārama with heart, strength, and unwavering dedication to our kaupapa and our whānau 🌿

Your manaakitanga, leadership, and steady presence have uplifted so many — leaving a beautiful and lasting imprint on us all.

It’s never easy to say goodbye — we are truly sad to see you go 💫
But we also know, with full hearts, that you are stepping into something greater.
The paths ahead of you are bright, and we have no doubt you will continue to do amazing and meaningful mahi wherever you go 🌺

Thank you for everything you’ve given.

Ma Te Huruhuru - "Ka rere te manu" ✨

22/05/2026

Whakapiki Ora 4.0 - 2026
Kapa Haka

Official Mā Te Huruhuru Charitable Trust Haka.

E te whānau and all MTH taitamariki, we encourage you to learn it so you can join us in future haka tautoko or kapa haka ngāhau.

22/05/2026

Whakapiki Ora 4.0 - Kapa Haka 2026

20/05/2026

Mā Te Huruhuru taitamariki Graduation 🥳🤩

Whakapiki Ora 4.0

On Saturday 16 May 2026 we celebrated the milestone achievements of our taitamariki from the 5 weekend whakapiki ora 4.0 programme.

Over the past 5 consecutive weekends both Saturdays and Sundays our taitamariki participated and engaged in a vast range of workshops and activities covering su***de prevention, mental well-being, mau-rākau, kapa haka, soften up bro, whakamoemiti, Kiingitanga just to name a few.😎

Our taitamariki had so much fun along the way basking In the elements with whenua hikoi, rock climbing, golfing, boxing, paintball, hāerenga outside of Auckland, Rainbows end and more.
⛰️ 🥊 ⛳️ 🏊‍♀️ 🌈 🧭 🚶

With all the hard mahi done and the kaupapa now at an end here are the names of the graduates and the special award winners.

GRADUATES:
Jordan Maihi
Te Atawhai Faataape-Maihi
Te Rangi Faataape-Maihi
Platnym Walker-Kara
Tylah Kouka
Aniwaniwa Haira
Lavinia Kavemanu-Catell
Jervayze Dick
Phoenix Phillips
Aroha-Peyton Newton-King
Natalie Teimana
Melemalia Alataua Potini
Falcon Toetoe
Athena Teimana
Piimia Turuwhenua-Haumaha
Sheryl Grace-Pia
Pamela Joseph
Shondel Withers
Cassidy Paora
Khyrah Stubbington
Lexy Woller
Poseidon Teimana
Leonidas Kavemanu-Cartell
Te Ariki Joseph
Moake Tonu Anihana
Cruz Benjamin Lako
Rekho Hepi-Noble
Kelim Hepi-Noble
Justyce Hafa
Rana Wehi
Jarshae Poko
Waru Hana
Teejay Simmonds

Special Awards: 🏆
Mā Te Huruhuru Supreme Award:
⭐️Teejay Simmonds

Wana-i-rangi Nopera Toka Mareikura Award:
⭐️Natalie Teimana

Te Taonga ō Rehe Maihi Whatukura Award:
⭐️Poseidon Teimana

Tumu Whakarae CEO choice Award:
⭐️Jordan Maihi

Hiwa-i-te-rangi Award:
⭐️Te Atawhai Faatape-Maihi

Te Taupua Manaaki Award:
⭐️Aniwaniwa Haira
⭐️Te Ariki Joseph

Te Aho Matua Award:
⭐️Mele Malia Alataua Potini

Te Ao Kapa Haka Award:
⭐️Jervayze Riki
⭐️Moake Tonu Anihana

Kaitiakitanga Award:
⭐️Jarshae Poko
⭐️Sheryl Grace-Pia

Te Whare Mārama Award:
⭐️Aroha-Peyton Newton-King

Hakinakina Award:
⭐️Rana Wehi

Peoples choice award:🥇
Te tīno taitamariki (best taitamariki voted by taitamariki)
🥇Natalie Teimana
🥇Rana Wehi

Congratulations to all our graduates and award winners.😇🤩

Thank you to all our providers internal/external, community supports, whānau and volunteers.

Thank you to Tāne Tū Kaha, Te Kou o Rehua and all the kaiawhina for providing this life saving, life keeping, su***de prevention programme for our taitamariki. 🙏

And finally to our whānau of our taitamariki thank you for allowing us to work alongside your taitamariki.

Music and entertainment by Dj Tonez Ormsby

Photography - Camden 📸

Here are some pics of our Graduation.

Mā Te Huruhuru Ka Rere Te Manu 🕊️
Mauri Ora.

20/05/2026

Kia ora tātou,

We are excited to celebrate the graduation of our taitamariki from both He Pā Piringa and He Pā Tupu, including the very first graduation for He Pā Tupu.

This moment reflects their hard mahi, growth toward independence, and stronger connection to being Māori. Watching their journeys, resilience, and achievements is something we are truly proud of 💕