Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua

15/06/2026

Me tipu i a wīwī, me tipu i a wāwā, tūria ki te wera, piri ki te rito o te rengarenga, waiho me whakapakari ki te hua o te kawariki.
It is a momentous time for our rohe, as our leaders, grounded in the wisdom of where we have come from, continue to guide us forward and stand as pou for our uri, both present and future.
We were truly privileged to be hosted by Te Kia Ora Marae and Ngāti Rango to celebrate Ngarimu Blair as he steps into his new role as Tumu Whakarae for Ngā Maunga Whakahī o Kaipara.

05/06/2026

Anei e te whānau livestream for the Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect Susan Wallace.

While there is a Ngāti Whātua delegation in attendance at the celebrations today we thought we’d share this opportunity to acknowledge Bishop Susan Wallace

The ordination & installation of Susan Wallace as Bishop of Te Hui Aorangi ki Te Waipounamu marks a significant & historic moment in Te Hahi Mihinare o Aotearoa.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Susan Wallace became:

The first woman ever elected as Bishop of Te Waipounamu diocese covering the South, Stewart & Chatham Islands.
The second indigenous Maori woman to be elected Bishop within the three tikanga structure of Te Hahi Mihinare.
The first wahine with a moko kauae elected to the position
Susan, through her maternal links has tatai to Te Roroa, Ngati Whatua, & the wider Tai Tokerau.

Follow the link to the livestream of the kaupapa to enjoy from wherever you are at the moment.

For those unable to join us in person, the Ordination and Installation Service will be livestreamed, so whānau near and far can share in this sacred occasion.

Watch live from 11:00 AM on Saturday 6 June: https://www.youtube.com/live/WrVMu2l0M3c

05/06/2026

This amazing opportunity supports up to 20 Māori Year 13 students to travel to Dunedin for an immersive experience at the University of Otago, exploring pathways into health careers and includes flights, accommodation, and meals.

📅 Programme dates: 3–6 August 2026 (3 nights on campus)

Experience university life firsthand, stay in residential colleges, attend lectures, meet Otago students and explore study options in health.

If you’re a Year 13 Māori student with an interest in a health career, we strongly encourage you to apply.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: http://www.otago.ac.nz/mhwdu/tearahauora/

05/06/2026

🌿He Pānui Aroha | Te Haerenga ki te Tangi o Ahorangi, Whatarangi Winiata🌿

Papā te whatitiri i te rangi, ka rū te whenua, ka ngāoko te moana, e ko te tohu o te mate. Ko koe rā e te Ahorangi, e Whatarangi Winiata, ka riro nei i te au kume, i te au rōmā, i te au hirere, e hirere atu nei ki te tū pō o te tini. Moe mai e kara. Nei a Ngāti Whātua te tangi atu nei.

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ahorangi Whatarangi Winiata, one of the most influential Māori leaders, thinkers, educators, and advocates of our time.

Throughout his life, Matua Whatarangi made an extraordinary contribution to Māori development, championing tino rangatiratanga, Māori education, economic independence, and the advancement of our people.

His vision, intellect, and unwavering commitment to kaupapa Māori helped shape institutions, inspire generations of leaders, and strengthen the foundations upon which many of our whānau, hapū, and iwi continue to build today. His legacy will endure throughout Māoridom for generations to come.

As a mark of our collective respect and aroha, Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu will travel to pay our respects to Matua Whatarangi while he lies in state at Ngātokowaru Marae.

Following discussions across Ngāti Whātua leadership, it has been agreed that we will whakaeke together on Sunday, arriving at Ngātokowaru Marae at approximately 12pm. This will allow time to connect with whanaunga travelling from across the motu before our formal whakaeke at 1pm.

Haerenga Details
📍 Destination: Ngātokowaru Marae, Te Awahou (Levin)
🕛 Arrival: Sunday 7 June at 12pm
🕐 Whakaeke: 1pm

We ask that everyone bring with them the very best of themselves:

• Bring your best attitude, your best tikanga, your best ngākau, and your best aroha.
• Bring a koha.
• Bring any medication or rongoā you may require.
• Please wear your number one huimate attire and ensure you are dressed appropriately for the occasion.

Most importantly, come prepared for the weather. Tangihanga proceedings will involve time outdoors, and temperatures are expected to be very cold. Please bring a warm jacket, scarf, gloves, thick socks, and a beanie to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the day.

Above all, remember that we travel not only as individuals, but as representatives of our whānau, hapū, marae, and iwi.

Nā Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu

04/06/2026

Project Update: Kia Tau te Wai, Kia Tau te Ora. This important kaupapa at Te Houhanga a Rongo Marae will reduce flood duration and severity. 🌧️
Following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, this mahi is focused on strengthening site safety and ensuring the marae can continue to serve its people and whenua for generations to come. Te Houhanga a Rongo Marae is a vital hub for community wellbeing, refuge, and resilience, especially as climate events become more frequent.
🔧 Key works completed include:
• Rehabilitation of ageing culverts and floodgates
• Repairs to the stop bank
• Installation of new piped and open drainage systems
• Safety fencing and improved access
• Upgrades to road reticulation and stormwater infrastructure
🙏 A special mihi to Ihapera Paniora for preparing the funding application, and to Walter Nesbit and Parata Parore for their leadership throughout the project delivery.
Ngā mihi also to Northland Regional Council, Kaipara District Council, and WSP Design & Engineering for their technical expertise across planning, design, and consenting.
👏 Huge thanks to Gary Wippy and the team at Kauri Coast Contracting for delivering the construction works.
This project is funded by the Ministry for the Environment through the Māori Climate Platform Fund and managed by our Kotahitanga team.
Together, we are building stronger, safer, and more resilient marae for our communities. 💙

03/06/2026

✨ Te Ahurei o Ngāti Whātua 2026 ✨Save the date!
📅 Sunday, 25 October 2026
📍 Tunatahi / Dargaville

He karanga tēnei ki ngā kapa haka o ngā hapū me ngā marae i Maunganui ki Tāmaki. Nau mai, piki mai, rēhita mai!
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Wairoa, hosts of this year's Ahurei, are pleased to invite all our whānau and uri to a day of celebration and kotahitanga.

Register online to confirm your kapa haka rōpū 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FhirE46LjA

📧 Enquiries:
- General Ahurei information email [email protected]
- Kaiako and group leaders can email Joe Pihema on [email protected] for information regarding Ahurei items

We look forward to celebrating together — don’t miss it! 🖤🤍❤️

01/06/2026

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is on the hunt for a graphic designer or design company from the rohe to help bring some ideas to life 🎨
We’ve got a bit of everything on the go — branding templates, Facebook tiles, digital and print work, campaigns and maybe even some cool merch down the line 👀
Ideally, you understand Māori design, are easy to communicate with (bonus points if you reply to emails 😄), are creative and have solid experience across branding and design.
Know someone awesome? Or is that you? Drop a link in the comments or whiu an email to [email protected]. Ngā mihi ✨

31/05/2026

NA WAI I TEKA? | Featuring Ngāti Whātua

E te whānau, don’t miss this powerful episode of Na Wai i Teka? With the voices and perspectives of Ngāti Whātua.

This kaupapa explores important questions of history, identity, truths and the enduring impacts of decisions that continue to shape our people today.

30/05/2026

🌿He Pānui Aroha | Te Haerenga ki te Tangi o Tā Hirini Moko Mead🌿

Kura tangi wiwini, kura tangi wawana.
He kura whenua, he kura tangata, ka riro i te kura o te ahiahi.

Te Puru o Mātaatua, Te Tihi o Pūtauaki, Te Aporei o Ngāti Awa, Te Poutokomanawa o Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, Tā Hirini Moko Mead, kua ngū tō reo i te rā nei.

Nei a Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu e mōteatea atu nei, e apakura atu nei, e tangi atu nei.

Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu, Maunganui ki Tāmaki, tēnā tātou i a Tītahi, tēnā tātou i a Rangitaumārewa, tēnā tātou i ngā kurakura o Te Kahu o Te Hana.

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Tā Hirini Moko Mead, one of the most influential Māori leaders, educators, scholars, authors, and transformational thinkers of our time. His lifelong dedication to the advancement of te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and Māori education has shaped generations of leaders and strengthened the foundations upon which many of our people stand today.

As a mark of our collective respect and aroha, Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu will travel to pay our respects while Tā Hirini lies in state at Kokohinau Marae, Te Teko.

Following discussions across Ngāti Whātua leadership, it has been agreed that we will whakaeke together on Monday, arriving at Kokohinau Marae at approximately 11.00am, allowing time to reconnect with whanaunga travelling from across the motu before our formal whakaeke at 12.00pm. To support whānau and ensure we travel safely together, a bus has been arranged.

Haerenga Details
🚌 Departure: Ōrākei Marae
🕕 Time: 5.45am sharp, Monday morning (please arrive well before departure time)
📍 Destination: Kokohinau Marae, Te Teko
🕚 Arrival: Approximately 11.00am
🕛 Whakaeke: 12.00pm

For those wishing to travel on the bus, we ask that you register only if you are absolutely committed to attending and will be present for departure on Monday morning. Seats are limited, and we want to ensure every available place is used by someone intending to make the journey.

We also ask that everyone bring with them the very best of themselves:
1. Bring your best attitude, your best tikanga, your best ngākau, and your best aroha.
2. Bring a koha.
3. Bring snacks, kai, and spending money, as this will be a long day and we are not expected to return to Tāmaki until well into the evening.
4. Bring your medication/rongoā
5. Please wear your number one huimate attire and ensure you are dressed appropriately for the occasion.

6. Most importantly, come prepared for the weather. Tangihanga proceedings will involve time outdoors, and temperatures are expected to be very cold. Please bring a warm jacket, scarf, gloves, thick socks, and a beanie to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the day.

Above all, remember that we travel not only as individuals, but as representatives of our whānau, hapū, marae, and iwi.

Nā Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu

28/05/2026

🌊 Project Update: Whātua Wai Māori. This kaupapa is focused on upgrading drinking water infrastructure across 15 marae in our rohe 💧
This mahi supports the marae to maintain safe and reliable water infrastructure capable of meeting both everyday needs and peak demand during events or emergencies, helping to protect the health and wellbeing of haukāinga and manuhiri.
Each upgrade includes:
✅ Waterproof housing and drainage works
✅ Filtration and UV units for safe drinking water
✅ Dual pump systems for reliable backup
✅Taumata Arowai registration training and maintenance
A huge mihi to Caleb Pirini and the team at Waterflow for leading assessments and carrying out much of the mahi alongside our Kotahitanga team who focus on finding solutions for our marae.
We also acknowledge the Ministry for the Environment for their funding support, investing in marae-based adaptation and resilience.
🛠️ On track for completion: late June
Nā tātou katoa tēnei kaupapa — strengthening the wellbeing of our marae now and for the future. 💙