Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira

06/10/2026

things we think are kinda chic..👀🤌🏽

05/10/2026

Nau mai, haere mai, hono mai!

Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Toa Rangatira whānau living in England are warmly invited to attend the deaccessioning of a Kahu Kiwi at Pitt Rivers Museum on 10 October 2026.

The Kahu Kiwi will then be welcomed home to Aotearoa at Takapūwāhia Marae, Porirua, on Tuesday 13 October at 3.30pm. Whānau who wish to attend are very welcome.

🎥 For more information: https://youtu.be/XcKjbdubJ6o?si=tVcTFmtTSwVgyyw4

Ngāti Rārua whānau, please contact Lorraine at [email protected] for further details.

Ngāti Toa Rangatira whānau, please email [email protected].

Dr Lorraine Eade, whānau member and Pou Rangahau Matua at Tokomaru ...

05/10/2026

Our Kura Toa whānau is growing as we get closer to opening our doors in February 2027🌱

Yesterday we held a pōwhiri at Takapūwāhia Marae to formally welcome our Tumuaki Tuarua Rowan Taurima and Digital Learning Lead Aidan Dickens to the Kura Toa whānau.

It was a special day, and a beautiful way to mark the next chapter for Rowan, who was farewelled by her Aotea College colleagues alongside Te Kāhui Kuratea.

The pōwhiri was also a reminder that while Kura Toa is firmly Ngāti Toa-focused and grounded in our identity, we’re connected to something bigger. Inside Toa Rangatira our wharenui at Takapūwāhia Marae, the representation of waka across the motu reflects the many connections and relationships that bring us together.

As we grow our Kura Toa whānau, we’re looking forward to welcoming tamariki and whānau from across our rohe.

🔗Find out more about Kura Toa at kuratoa.school.nz

05/10/2026

📣 TE IPUKAREA – KAPA HAKA PRACTICES

E te whānau o Wairau and Whakatū,

With Te Ipukarea coming up quickly, we’re bringing our Tainui Waka whānau together for kapa haka practices as we prepare to take the stage.

All Tainui Waka whānau are welcome to join us, whether you’re coming along to learn the waiata, practise the items or tautoko our whānau. We’d also love support from anyone who can help tutor the waiata!

📍 WAIRAU | Wairau Pā Marae

🗓️ Sunday 18 October | 1.30pm–3.30pm
🗓️ Sunday 8 November | 1.30pm–3.30pm

📍 WAIRAU | Whitney Street School Hall

🗓️ Thursday 15 October | 5.15pm–6.30pm
🗓️ Thursday 29 October | 5.15pm–6.30pm
🗓️ Thursday 12 November | 5.15pm–6.30pm

📍 WHAKATŪ | Ngāti Toa Tari
56 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson

🗓️ Wednesdays at 5.30pm, starting 7 October, for four weeks.

Our Whakatū practices will work through waiata and haka from across our iwi, including Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Koata and Ngāti Rārua, before bringing everything together with a Tainui Waka waiata composed by Te Matahiapō Hynes.

These practices are a chance to learn together, strengthen our preparation and stand proudly as Tainui Waka at Te Ipukarea.

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau!

Kia kotahi te hoe, kia kaha te tū! Tainui Waka! ❤️

04/10/2026

🗳️ If you don’t vote, you can’t complain!

First things first, whānau — make sure you’re enrolled before 25 October! No enrolment, no vote. And if you can’t vote… YOU CAN’T COMPLAIN! 👀

Check your details or enrol today at www.vote.nz

04/10/2026

❗️ RĀHUI TĪTAHI BAY BEACH ❗️

Following the passing of a person at the southern end of Tītahi Bay Beach, at the boat sheds, a rāhui has been placed by Ngāti Toa from the South end of the beach to the North entrance. This rāhui will be in place until Thursday, 8 October. Our thoughts are with the whānau at this time.

02/10/2026

Meet Kura Toa 👋🏽

Kura Toa opens soon! Get a glimpse of what’s coming and keep an eye on our website for more information.

💻 www.kuratoa.school.nz

🎥 Watch the video below!

https://youtu.be/JvR7cbNs_YM?si=B7O5n5h7u_KaqZnX

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01/10/2026

During the year our Hui-ā-whānau have been a casual forum for whānau to ask pātai, raise kaupapa and stay up to date on Rūnanga mahi.

📅 Wednesday 7 October | 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Join us in person or online.

Check out the details here: www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/huiawhanau

01/10/2026