Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga

15/06/2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

🗓 Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026

🕒 Time: Screening begins at 11:00am

📍 Location: Event Cinema, New Plymouth

Join us for a special whānau movie day as we head along to see the new live-action Moana. Experience the adventure, heart, and humour of this beloved story as it comes to life on the big screen. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together with whānau, and friends to enjoy an exciting day out and share in the magic of this iconic Pacific tale.

Bring your whānau and friends, grab some snacks, and settle in for an unforgettable movie experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

There are 150 spaces available, so be sure to secure your spot early! Register using the link that can be found in your emails. Don’t miss out on this chance to share in the joy of storytelling.

Registrations will close at 5:00pm, Monday 29 June or once all spaces have been filled.

10/06/2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau

SGM and Wānanga

***Register your attendance***

A Special General Meeting for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga will be held at Urenui Community Centre, 13 Takiroa St, Urenui, on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at 10.00am, followed by the re-opening of Urenui Pā Wānanga.

https://cdq25wrdkx8.typeform.com/to/mcDhntgF

03/06/2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

The Mangatiti Stream in Onaero Beach Reserve has been daylighted as part of the Masterplan for the reserve.

We will be holding a planting day to replant the stream and to celebrate this project. We would love for you to join with kaimahi and our kura to be part of this kaupapa!

Please join us to share Mātauranga as we plant our place, kōrero and connect with the taiao. The day will start with a kōrero concluding the daylighting kaupapa and bridge construction.

Details:
Friday 19th June, 9:30am - 2pm
If you are keen to come along, please register for catering purposes, as lunch will be provided.

We look forward to this Ngāti Mutunga planting day.

Please register via this link -
https://cdq25wrdkx8.typeform.com/to/jn7TIzeN

19/05/2026

Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust - Ratification Voting Reminder.

Tēnā koutou katoa,

This is an important reminder that the Ratification Voting Period closes at 12.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.

To read more please click this link:

If you have moved house, changed email or phone number, please get in touch with us via our contact page on our website nmow.iwi.nz  or by email [email protected]. The Iwi Trust is working hard to keep all whānau up to date with activities on Wharekauri, managing our database is a key part of t...

18/05/2026

Kia hiwa rā e te whānau,

To help keep our communications clear and consistent as we move toward the reopening of our pā, please note:

👉 All pānui and updates relating to the Urenui Pā Reopening will now be shared via the Ngāti Mutunga uri page.
These updates will no longer be posted through the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga page.

✅ To stay informed and connected, we encourage all uri to join and follow the Ngāti Mutunga uri page here:

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1H4vTHh34X/

Kia kaha tātou ki te noho honohono i tēnei wā whakahirahira mō tō tātou iwi.

Ngā manaakitanga,
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga

18/05/2026

Poua ki Runga
Poua ki Raro
Poua iho ra ki te Maunga Titohea me tona korero he puna koropupu
Ahakoa tukitukia e te poaka e kore nei e mimiti
Ka koropupu, ka koropupu, ka koropupu

Tēnā koutou e ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha. E ngā uri whakatupu o Ngāti Mutunga e noho nei i raro i ngā manaakitanga o ō tātou tupuna maunga, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka whakapuakina ake nei he kaupapa whakahirahira mō tātou te iwi

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga is pleased to announce the appointment of Bevan Matene (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, Te Atiawa, Taranaki) as Pouwhakahaere for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga.

Bevan is a strategic, values-driven senior leader with extensive experience designing and leading world-class high-performance systems across international sport, education, residential operations, and Māori cultural contexts.

A former elite international and professional athlete, Bevan has competed for the New Zealand Black Sox over 15 years, winning multiple World Cup and Commonwealth Games titles. He has held senior roles including High Performance General Manager at Softball New Zealand, Director of Boarding and Head of Māori at New Plymouth Boys’ High School, and Deputy Principal at Waitara East School.

Bevan is known as a calm, trusted leader who builds high-trust environments, prioritising wellbeing, identity, and sustainable performance. He brings strength in te reo Māori, tikanga and cultural leadership, governance awareness, and stakeholder engagement, alongside experience in national and international media and broadcasting.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga Chairman Jamie Tuuta says, “We are delighted to welcome Bevan as our new Pouwhakahaere. His leadership, integrity, and commitment to Ngāti Mutunga kaupapa are well known among our whanau and he is joining our team at an exciting time of renewal for Ngāti Mutunga. We look forward to his skills and aspirations adding strength to our kaupapa.”

Bevan will welcomed into his new role on 25 May.

We warmly welcome Bevan as our Pouwhakahaere and look forward to his contribution to the ongoing success of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga
Phone: (+64) 06 752 3247
Email: [email protected]
Address: 6 Ngakoti Street, Urenui 4375, Taranaki, Aotearoa
Website: www.ngatimutunga.iwi.nz

11/05/2026

He karanga tēnei ki ngā uri o Ngāti Mutunga

Mōrena e te whānau,

This is a karanga to all our Ngāti Mutunga whānau who would like to be part of our poi and/or waiata practices in preparation for the opening of our Pā on Saturday, 18 July.

With just 10 weeks to go, we would love to have as many of our uri involved as possible as we come together for this special kaupapa.

Practice details:
📍 Ngāti Rāhiri Office, 38 Queen Street, Waitara
📅 Starting this week – Tuesday 12 May

Poi (bring your own poi)
🕠 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Waiata
🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm

This is open to all our whānau — nau mai, haere mai!

If you have any pātai, please get in touch with Larnee at our tari on 06 752 3247.

05/05/2026

Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā!
E ngā uri o Ngāti Mutunga, nau mai, whakauruuru mai.

The time has come for us as Ngāti Mutunga to regather, reconnect, and prepare together as we move toward the reopening of Urenui Pā, now set for Saturday 18 July 2026.

This is a historic moment in the life of our iwi. Reopening our pā calls us home - to come together as Ngāti Mutunga Iwi, to strengthen ourselves and ensure the mana, tikanga, and integrity of our pā are upheld with care and unity. This is a shared responsibility that sits with us all, and one that requires our collective whakaaro, presence, and commitment.

Now that the reopening date has been confirmed, we are readying ourselves together. We acknowledge that the timeframe leading into the first wānanga is short; however, we want to make the most of the time available so that we can prepare well and intentionally for what lies ahead.

In the lead‑up to the reopening, a series of wānanga will be held to support our iwi preparation. These wānanga are spaces for whānau to come together, align our whakaaro, reconnect with tikanga, and build confidence. They are also an opportunity for us to step into our collective responsibility - supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and ensuring we are ready as an iwi to carry this kaupapa with integrity.

Wānanga Tuatahi
Friday 8 May – Saturday 9 May 2026
Pukearuhe Marae
Pōwhiri: 5.00pm, Friday

This first wānanga will focus on paepae‑related kaupapa, including an overview of the tikanga for the reopening day. We will kōrero together about karakia, whaikōrero, karanga (overview), and waiata, laying a strong foundation for the wānanga that will follow as part of our collective preparation.

These gatherings are an important part of how we prepare ourselves as Ngāti Mutunga - strengthening our unity, uplifting one another, and ensuring the reopening of our pā is carried out with dignity, confidence, and care. Each of us has a role to play in upholding the mana of this occasion.

Accommodation is available. For catering purposes and to advise if you are staying overnight, please RSVP by emailing the office at [email protected]. Bring your own blankets and linen.

Whānau are welcome to attend part or all of the wānanga, and to come along to learn more about what will be happening in the lead‑up to the reopening of our marae.

Further details about upcoming wānanga in this preparation series will be shared in due course.

This is our time to come together as Ngāti Mutunga - to prepare, to support one another, and to honour this significant moment in our iwi history.

Following our marae hui whanau are encouraged to attend the Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust ratification hui set down for Saturday 9 May at 4.00pm at the Urenui Community Centre, 13 Takiroa St, Urenui. This hui will provide an opportunity for uri to hear further information, ask questions, share whakaaro, and participate in this important decision‑making process about the proposed Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri settlement offer prior to voting.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

30/04/2026

*****POSTPONED*****

Unfortunately these have been postponed

Kia whakatata mai e te whānau

We’re returning to our communities for another round of kōrero about Te Tōpuni Ngārahu — who we are, our cultural narrative that anchors us, and the strategic direction we’re heading towards.

We’re heading to the marae below, making space for more of our uri to be part of the journey.

📅 Monday 11 May
⏰ 5.30pm – 7.00pm
📍 Owae Marae, 16 North Street, Waitara

📅 Wednesday 13 May
⏰ 5.30pm – 7.00pm
📍 Wai-o-Turi Marae, Lower Kaharoa Road, Pātea
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/vy1wR9bsoipNnUnq9

Our Pouwhakahaere, Wharehoka Wano, will be leading the session and sharing the journey of Te Tōpuni Ngārahu with our uri.

Come along, connect, and hear the kōrero of our collective Kaupapa as we move forward.

Te Tōpuni Ngārāhu
Kotahi te hoe, kotahi te aro. 🖤

12/04/2026

***REMINDER***

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga is pleased to announce that applications for our education grants are now open! Whether you are pursuing a pre-bachelor certification, tertiary education or trades, we're here to support your educational journey.

Closing: 5.00pm, Friday 17 April 2026.

Funding available:
· Pre-Bachelor/Undergraduate or Trades Grants - Ten (10) certificate/diploma level grants available, valued at $500.00 each. Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
· Bachelor/Undergraduate Grants – Ten (10) with eight ( 8 ) bachelor’s degree level grants available, valued at $1,000.00 each and two (2) bachelor's degree (honours) level grants available, valued at $1,000.00 each. Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
· Graduate/Postgraduate Grants – Two (2) with one (1) graduate/postgraduate diploma level grant available, valued at $2,500.00and one (1) master’s/PhD doctoral level grant available, valued at $2,500.00. Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.

Applicants must be able to whakapapa to Ngāti Mutunga and be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga, either in their own name or recorded under their parent(s). Members aged 18 years and over are encouraged to register in their own name.

Grant Conditions
· Priority is given to first-time applicants each year.
· Funding is available to both full-time and part-time students.
· Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
· Applicants who are eligible for Fees Free study may still apply for this grant.
· Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-apply in subsequent years.
· Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Required Documentation
Academic Reference - a letter from your research supervisor for Master’s or PhD applicants, or a simple transcript for other grants
Bank Verification - confirmation of your bank account number
Enrolment Confirmation - evidence of enrolment from your education or training provider
Ngāti Mutunga Registration - evidence of whakapapa to Ngāti Mutunga and registration with TRoNM, either under your own name or recorded under your parent(s). This is the confirmation email you would have received from the Registration Officer when your or your parent’s registration was validated.
Fees Statement - a statement showing total fees for the year of study
Written Statement - a detailed statement explaining why you have chosen your field of study and how your studies can contribute to Ngāti Mutunga.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
You will find all information on how and where to apply via our Education Grants page on our website.

Link here: https://www.ngatimutunga.iwi.nz/education-grants/