Whakapaumahara Marae Whananaki

11/06/2026

Nau mai whānau

Ngā Pakiaka O Manaia - Rescheduled Hui Notice

Mō Ngātiwai, Mā Ngātiwai, Nā Ngātiwai, E ai ki a Ngātiwai – About Ngātiwai, by Ngātiwai, from Ngātiwai.

We want to collectively develop a comprehensive declaration of Mana Rangatiratanga that asserts the self-determination of our hapū and Iwi.

We envisage the declaration will contain a set of principled position statements that encapsulate the essence of Mana Rangatiratanga, Kaitiakitanga, Mana i te Whenua, Tino Rangatiratanga, Mana Motuhake and our position in terms of our mana tuku iho (hereditary authority) as Ngātiwai.

To help guide this work, we invite all uri of Ngātiwai to share their whakaaro through our short survey:

🔗 https://l485lww5mmr.typeform.com/to/BWGS5ugD

Rescheduled Hui Notice

Due to bad weather and tangi in March and April we had to postpone some of our wananga for this kaupapa. We have now rescheduled those wananga and decided to add an online option for those who may live overseas or just couldn’t make it to one of our in-person events.

Once we collect and consider all the feedback from these remaining wananga we intend to come back out later in the year to present what we have heard and to seek your tautoko on a draft declaration.

📍Where: Mokau Marae, Whangaruru

🗓 When: Monday 15 June

⏰ Time: 6:00pm

📍 Where: Whakapaumahara Marae, Whananaki

🗓 When: Tuesday 16 June

⏰ Time: 6:00pm

📍 Where: Online Teams Hui

🗓 When: Wednesday 17 June

⏰ Time: 6:00pm

Nau mai, haere mai e ngā uri o Ngātiwai — join the kōrero as we shape this declaration together.

31/05/2026

Papā te whatitiri, hikohiko te uirā ki te paerangi o Hirakimatā.
Kua tauātia a Onekāinga ki te kohu, auē te wehi.
He āwhā, he marangai, he aituā! he aituā!

E kororipo mokemoke ana ngā tai ki te whanga o Kāwa, o Mōtairehe. Ka pari, ka teretere ngā au o mate i Te Wairahi, pāorooro kau ake ana ki te ākau roa o Ngātiwai.

He karere tēnei o te waewae koukou, ā he karere mate mō tō tātou mōrehu koroua a Howard Mohi Waetford.

He tamaiti ia nō Eru Pohe Waetford rāo ko Waiwera Rose Ngāwaka. He uri whakaheke nō ngā whenua taurikura o Pīki Pāria, o Whananaki, o Ngāraratunua nōki.

On behalf of our grandmother, Molly Waetford, and her children, grandchildren, and wider whānau, we share with deep sadness that our beloved Papa, Mohi Howard Waetford, passed away in the early hours of this morning (3:00am, Sunday, 31 May 2026).

We miss him dearly already, but take great comfort in our Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation and happiness. We know this separation is only temporary, and we look forward with hope to the day we are reunited with our Papa again.
Papa returned home to our family this afternoon and will remain with us until we travel north to Whananaki, where he will be laid to rest alongside his loved ones who have passed before him.

Service details are as follows:
Family Service
6:00pm, Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Rowandale Chapel
10 Rowandale Avenue, Manurewa

Funeral Service
11:00am, Thursday, 4 June 2026
Whakapaumahara Marae
1836 Whananaki North Road, Whananaki

If you would like to visit Papa over the coming days, please contact me (Dantzel Tiakia - 02108318090) to arrange a suitable time. Visiting hours are:
Monday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 11:00am – 2:00pm

E moe, e oki ki ngā ringaringa atawhai o te matua nui i te rangi, e tō tātou Pūpāpā kua riro atu nei.

10/05/2026

📢 PĀNUI | Whananaki Marae Ngātiwai Trust Board Elections Hui

Tēnā koutou katoa,

The Whananaki Marae Trustees invite all nominees and beneficiaries to attend a hui regarding the 2026 Ngātiwai Trust Board Elections.

📅 Saturday 30 May 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Whananaki Marae

This hui will provide an opportunity for all nominees to introduce themselves, share their background, experience, and aspirations for the trustee role with beneficiaries and whānau.

The Marae Trustees sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or frustration experienced during this process. As this is a new voting process, we are working carefully to ensure everything is completed correctly and fairly for all involved.

All nominees will be responsible for managing and providing their own documentation and information they wish to share.

To assist with planning for the hui, nominees are asked to please make themselves known to the Trustees by Friday 29 May 2026, so we can confirm who will be speaking on the day.

Please email your nominees to the following:
📧 [email protected]

For more information please look at the previous communications shared on our marae page and the Ngātiwai Trust Board page in regards to the specific timeline and documentation.

Ngā mihi nui,
Whananaki Marae Trustees

04/05/2026

Nominations are now open.
Please put forward any nominations.
A date will be confirmed by the end of this week for a beneficiaries hui, where nominees will have the opportunity to share their skills, experience, and aspirations with whānau in regards to this position.

📢 2026 Trustee Elections | Whananaki & Pataua Marae

Trustee Elections Timeline for Whananaki & Pataua Marae:

🗳️ Monday 4 May 2026 | Call For Nominations
🗳️ Tuesday 9 June 2026 | Close of Nominations
🗳️ Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Public Notice of Day of Election & Delivery of Voting Packs
🗳️ Friday 24 July 2026 | Close of Voting
🗳️ Monday 27 July 2026 | Trustees Declared

To download timeline, nomination forms, and police vetting forms please follow this link: https://sendanywhe.re/58JHH13Z

Our elections will be overseen by Dale Ofsoske, Returning Officer. Independent Election Service LTD.

22/04/2026

Wānanga Rongoā | Vibrations of Taiao
Pūrākau, taonga pūoro, raranga, uku

Come learn, come connect, come as you are.
We’re gathering at Whananaki Marae for a weekend together.

📅 Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026
📍 Whananaki Marae

👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezFTYi73Tms1s_zFdKMRblQlpFG3pCbt43CN3t-kGHltx5aw/viewform

Please complete a form for each person attending and bring your own linen.

Any pātai, email: [email protected]

Vibrations of Taiao Pūrākau, taonga pūoro, raranga, uku When: Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026 Where: Whananaki Marae. 1836 Whananaki North Road, Whananaki 0181 Contact: [email protected] Please complete a registration form for each attendee. Please also bring your own linen.

12/04/2026

UPDATE -

Marae Trustees apologise but unfortunately they can not meet tonight and are now looking to meet Sunday 6pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

- Kia ora e te whānau,
Tonight’s Marae Trustee Hui is now postponed until Wednesday 6pm at the Marae.
Our monthly hui are usually held on the first Monday of every month now.

Ngā mihi,
Marae Trustees

11/04/2026

📢 Whananaki Marae – will remain OPEN as a Safe Hub

Mōrena e te whānau,
This morning we have been in contact with Civil Defence, who have advised there are ongoing concerns around stronger wind periods expected this afternoon, coinciding with high tide.
There are also multiple flooded roads to and from Whananaki, and conditions may change quickly.
At this stage, Whananaki Marae will remain OPEN as a safe hub for anyone needing shelter, support, or a warm place to stay.
If you or your whānau feel unsafe at home, please come through — you are welcome here.

⚠️ Safety Reminders for Whānau:
• Avoid all unnecessary travel, especially during high tide and strong winds
• Do not drive through floodwaters – it is deeper and faster than it looks
• Stay updated with official Civil Defence warnings and weather alerts
• Secure loose items around your homes to prevent damage in strong winds
• Keep emergency supplies ready (water, food, torches, medications)
• Check in on kaumātua, tamariki, and neighbours

If you need urgent help, please call 111.
Kia tūpato, kia haumaru tātou katoa.

10/04/2026

Whananaki Marae OPEN FOR SAFETY DURING CYCLONE

E te whānau,

Due to the approaching cyclone, Whananaki Marae will be open and available as a safe place for anyone in our community who may need shelter or support.

We encourage whānau to come through early if you feel unsafe at home, especially if you are in low-lying or flood-prone areas.

Safety reminders for everyone:
• Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel
• Secure loose items around your home
• Have emergency supplies ready (water, food, torches, batteries)
• Keep phones charged
• Check in on kaumātua and vulnerable whānau
• Stay updated with official weather warnings

If you are in immediate danger, please call 111.

Let’s look after one another and stay safe.

Ngā manaakitanga,
Whananaki Marae

26/03/2026

A local state of emergency has been declared for the Whangārei and Far North districts as of today (Thursday 26 March), for an initial period of seven days.

The declarations reflect the increasing impact caused by this event and enables emergency services and response agencies to draw on additional resources, and access emergency powers to assist affected communities if required.

Please ensure you are following your local district council for the latest updates and local welfare support.

➡️ Whangarei District Council
Phone: 0800 932 463
Website: https://www.wdc.govt.nz/Community/Civil-Defence/Latest-updates

➡️ Far North District Council
Phone: 0800 920 029
Website: https://www.fndc.govt.nz/Council/Latest-news/news-items/2026/March/red-rain-warning-for-east-coast-of-far-north

25/03/2026

Road updates - if you can tune in to Whananaki FM for updates.
They are on iHeart Radio app.