Te Ao Hou Marae

11/06/2026

Kia mataara e te iwi! Something important is coming up for Whanganui Iwi.

Soon, registered members aged 18 and over on the Whanganui Iwi Database will be asked to vote on an updated Trust Deed, the document that sets out how Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui works for our awa and our people.

Why now? Ten years of experience, the feedback you gave us in our 2022 review, and changes in the law.

Over the coming weeks we'll explain exactly what's changing, what stays the same, and how to have your say. Keep an eye on this page.

Shortly, you should receive your voting pack in the post or by email, and information is now available on our website. The voting packs will be arriving in letterboxes and emails from next Friday 19 June.

Are you registered? It’s important you are registered, so please check with the office if your details have changed, or you’re not currently a member.

For more information or if you have any pātai:
🌐 https://www.ngatangatatiaki.co.nz/
☎ 0800 (AWA TUPUA) 272 88782
📍 357 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

Geoffrey Hipango (Atihau, Ngā Rauru, Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa, Taranaki), is a respected community leader, Māori Ward Councillor for Whanganui District Council, and Chairperson of Te Ao Hou Marae.

With more than 30 years of experience across health, social services, and community development, Geoffrey shares his leadership journey and the importance of building strong, resilient whānau from the grassroots up. From advancing food sovereignty and environmental restoration to supporting the protection of Te Awa Tupua, his mahi reflects a deep commitment to community-led solutions and intergenerational wellbeing.

Listen to the full episode: https://100maorileaders.com/podcasts

08/06/2026

Kia ora

A reminder this Thursday.

1. There will be mirimiri for the community atTe Ao Hou marae by Rochelle Te Kaho and team from 10am onwards. Get in early.

2. At 6pm, there will be our community dinner, please bring a plate. Neighbours getting to know neighbours.

07/06/2026

Tane ora a video compilation thanks to Te Ururangi.

05/06/2026

Te Ao Hou Marae was proud to host a special wānanga focused on weaving wahakura and raising awareness about S.U.D.I — Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy.
Wahakura are more than beautifully woven taonga. They carry mātauranga Māori, whakapapa, and practical protection for our pēpi, supporting safe sleep while keeping pēpi close to māmā, pāpā and whānau.
Through this kaupapa, we continue to strengthen whānau knowledge around safe sleeping, including placing pēpi on their back, keeping their sleep space clear, smokefree environments, and ensuring every pēpi has their own safe place to sleep.
We acknowledge Hāpai Te Hauora for their important mahi in promoting Māori health, pēpi wellbeing, and S.U.D.I prevention across our communities.

Ngā mihi to everyone who contributed, shared, wove, learned and supported this kaupapa. Together we protect our pēpi, uplift whānau, and keep our mātauranga alive.

01/06/2026

Community Dinner at Marae will not be this Thursday but the following Thursday 11th June at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you.

31/05/2026

Te Ao Hou Marae Booking for month of June 2026.
This is subject to change, addition, cancellation and tangihanga. Marae is alcohol and drug free venue.
Nga Puna Waihanga – The marae is a shared space with our carvers who will be based on marae and utilising marae facilities Mon-Fri. We ask that for OSH safety reasons please do not enter carving premises.
Mon/ Wed / Fri - Ju Jitsu 5-30pm(deck next carving shed).
Waka Ama on the riverflat.

4-6th June Hapai te Hauora - safe sleep weaving wahakura
9th June - Te Oranganui powhiri
11th June Rongoa mirimiri Rochelle
11th June - Community Dinner at 6pm.
12th June - UCOL.
13th June - Birthday Celebration.
19th June - Te Oranganui training
19th - 20th - Matua Waananga
23rd June - Te Oranganui Powhiri
26-28th - Kaitiiaki Guides Fire arms licensing
29th - 3rd - Te Oranganui training

25/05/2026

The full documentary focused on rangatahi and carving here at marae.