Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust

Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust Nau mai ki te whārangi o Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust. Instagram:
Email: [email protected]

🌟 We're on the final stretch of our Rangatahi Leadership Programme! 🌟Over the past few months, our rangatahi have been e...
15/06/2026

🌟 We're on the final stretch of our Rangatahi Leadership Programme! 🌟

Over the past few months, our rangatahi have been exploring who they are, building confidence, strengthening leadership skills, connecting with their culture, and shaping their aspirations for the future.

As we approach the final wānanga, we want to celebrate the incredible growth, courage, and commitment shown by our rangatahi throughout this journey.

💬 Whānau support plays a huge role in the success of our rangatahi. We encourage whānau to stay involved, ask questions, celebrate achievements, and help our young people continue pursuing their goals and dreams beyond the programme.
Together, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, kaitiaki, and changemakers.

✨ Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui. The journey doesn't end here – it's only the beginning.

Watch this space as our rangatahi prepare to showcase their learning, leadership, and aspirations for the future.

🌟 TANIWHA DEN 2026 🌟📩 Register now: https://forms.gle/LS7pmskBWTP6KLd37Got an idea? Awesome.Don't have one yet? That's o...
08/06/2026

🌟 TANIWHA DEN 2026 🌟

📩 Register now: https://forms.gle/LS7pmskBWTP6KLd37

Got an idea? Awesome.
Don't have one yet? That's okay too.

This Matariki, we're bringing together rangatahi, mentors, innovators, and leaders to explore big ideas that could make a difference for our people, our communities, and our future.

You don't need:
❌ Business experience
❌ A business plan
❌ All the answers

You just need:
✅ Curiosity
✅ Creativity
✅ Passion for making a difference

Before the Pitch on 27 June, you'll be invited to attend our Mentorship Wānanga on 20 June - a supportive and encouraging space where you can share your whakaaro, explore ideas, ask questions, and learn alongside other rangatahi.
Our mentors are there to help build your confidence, strengthen your ideas, and support you to step into Pitch feeling prepared and empowered 💪🏽

Need inspiration? Start with one of these challenges:
💡 How can we strengthen connections between rangatahi and kaumātua?
💡 How can we better protect our taiao for future generations?
💡 How can we create more opportunities for rangatahi?
💡 How can we strengthen te reo Māori and our cultural identity?
💡 How can we help our whānau thrive?

🤝 Learn from Māori leaders and innovators
💰 Prizes and opportunities available
🔥 Open to rangatahi ages 13+

This isn't about having the perfect idea.
It's about having the courage to explore one.
Matariki is a time to look to the future.
What future do you want to help create?

📢 Ngāti Pūkenga General Manager AppointmentMauri ora e te whānau,We are pleased to advise that Waireka Walker has been a...
05/06/2026

📢 Ngāti Pūkenga General Manager Appointment

Mauri ora e te whānau,

We are pleased to advise that Waireka Walker has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust.

Waireka will commence full-time into the role from mid-August to allow a smooth transition from her current mahi.

As part of this transition, Waireka has resigned from her role as Deputy Chair. We look forward to supporting her as she steps into this important operational leadership role for our iwi.

Trustees would also like to acknowledge and thank Jen Haua for her contribution as General Manager. Jen stepped into the role at a time when the Rūnanga was still finding its feet and many of the systems, processes and operational structures we now have were still being developed. Although it was somewhat of a bumpy road, Jen’s love for our people remained steadfast and she has helped lay important foundations for the Rūnanga.

Over the coming months, Waireka and Jen will work together on the transition and determine what ongoing role Jen may have in supporting the Rūnanga moving forward.

Please join us in congratulating Waireka on her appointment and supporting her as she takes on this important role for our iwi.

Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust - Trustees

✨ Join us as we continue our series of wānanga focused on reconnecting with and revitalising the treasured waiata of Ngā...
26/05/2026

✨ Join us as we continue our series of wānanga focused on reconnecting with and revitalising the treasured waiata of Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngā Pōtiki.

These evenings are an opportunity for our whānau to come together in unity — to strengthen our reo, deepen our understanding of tikanga, and reconnect with the stories, whakapapa, and meaning behind our waiata and mōteatea.

Whether you’re confident in waiata or simply wanting to learn, all ages and abilities are warmly welcomed.

📍 Next Wānanga: Wednesday 27th May
📌 Ngāpeke Marae

Led by our whanaunga Nia and Aunty Titihuia, come along and share in an evening of waiata, learning, and whanaungatanga.

☕ Doors open from 5:15pm for a kapu tī
🎶 Waiata begins at 6:00pm

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau.

25/05/2026

He whakamaumahara nā runga i te aroha, kia manaaki tonu tātou i tō tātou urupā me te whenua e noho tata ana.

Over the weekend, there was an incident involving fireworks being let off near Otukōpiri urupā. While this may have been unintentional, fireworks can cause significant distress and harm to horses and other stock in the surrounding area. Our Riding for Disabled whānau have long resided on this whenua and respected our tikanga, in turn, we should respect theirs.

We ask that everyone continue to show whakaaro nui and respect when visiting or spending time nearby, including being mindful of the impact fireworks and loud disturbances can have on the taiao, animals, and the wider community.

Ngā mihi

🌟 TANIWHA DEN 2026 🌟 Ngāti Pūkenga Rangatahi Enterprise ChallengeGot an idea that could make a difference for our people...
12/05/2026

🌟 TANIWHA DEN 2026 🌟
Ngāti Pūkenga Rangatahi Enterprise Challenge

Got an idea that could make a difference for our people, our taiao, or our future?

This Matariki, we’re calling on Ngāti Pūkenga rangatahi aged 13–25 to step forward with business ideas, side hustles, creative projects, social enterprises, tech ideas, kaupapa Māori solutions — whatever you’ve been thinking about.

💡 You do NOT need a full business plan.
💡 You do NOT need experience.
💡 You just need an idea and the courage to back yourself!

Participants will take part in mentorship wānanga leading up to Pitch Night on 27 June, where ideas will be presented to a taniwha panel of Māori business leaders and innovators.

🔥 Prize pool available
🔥 Mentorship and enterprise support
🔥 Build confidence, capability and connections

Whether your whakaaro is about:
🌱 Taiao
🎮 Tech
🧠 Hauora
📱 Digital innovation
🎨 Creative enterprise
🏘 Community impact
…we want to hear from you.

Matariki is a time to plant seeds for the future 🌱
This could be yours 🤝🏽

📩 Register your interest now by emailing [email protected]

🔥 He wā tonu – there’s still time to be part of something powerful! 🔥🌿 Limited spaces available – kaua e waiho mā āpōpō!...
29/04/2026

🔥 He wā tonu – there’s still time to be part of something powerful! 🔥
🌿 Limited spaces available – kaua e waiho mā āpōpō!
📩 Register now and step into your future.

29/04/2026

NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana - Through the kōrero of Tauranga iwi historians, this documentary presented by Mihingarangi Forbes recounts the battles of Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) and Te Ranga. Taken in the Ngāpuhi raids, rangatira Rawiri Puhirake returns to Tauranga trained in trench and musket...

Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi!Join us as we continue our special series of wānanga dedicated to reconnecting, remembering ...
27/04/2026

Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi!

Join us as we continue our special series of wānanga dedicated to reconnecting, remembering and reviving the treasured waiata of Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngā Pōtiki. This is an opportunity for our iwi to come together, sit in unity, and strengthen our reo, tikanga and shared identity.

Next: Wednesday 29th April, Mangatawa Marae

We are deeply honoured to be guided by our amazing facilitators who will tautoko this kaupapa. This week, we will be joined by our talented whanauga Teowai Webster and Wawi Rameka. Rawe!

📅 These wānanga will be held on the last Wednesday of every month. Please see the post image for the schedule.
Kapu tī from 5:15pm
Wānanga begins at 6:00pm sharp and ready
Ngāpeke Marae: 612 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay
Mangatawa Marae: 46 Tareha Lane, Mangatawa Marae

Come along, bring your whānau, and let’s uplift our waiata together. Kia Pūkenga te Tū. Kia Ngā Pōtiki te Tū. Kia Tū kotahi tātau!

🌿 General Manager – Ngāti Pūkenga ki Tauranga Trust📅 Applications close: 22 May 2026📍 Tauranga (hybrid – marae-based and...
23/04/2026

🌿 General Manager – Ngāti Pūkenga ki Tauranga Trust

📅 Applications close: 22 May 2026
📍 Tauranga (hybrid – marae-based and remote)
⏳ Fixed-term / Contract (4 days/32hrs per week)

As Ngāti Pūkenga ki Tauranga Trust enters an exciting period of growth and opportunity, we seek an experienced General Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight.

This part‑time, hybrid role is responsible for turning strategy into action, supporting the Board of Trustees, strengthening organisational capability, and building strong relationships with uri, marae, partners, funders, and stakeholders across Tauranga Moana.

We’re looking for someone who brings:
Proven senior leadership and governance experience
Strong financial, organisational, and relationship management skills
Experience working with iwi and Māori organisations
A hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach grounded in kaupapa Māori

This is a high‑trust, high‑impact role with the opportunity to help shape long‑term, intergenerational outcomes for Ngāti Pūkenga uri.

KIA PŪKENGA TE TŪ!

Address

Welcome Bay Road
Tauranga

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ngāti Pūkenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category