Raumanga Community Connect

17/04/2026

Touch what a Game Te Tai Tokerau Touch making a positive difference 🫡

15/04/2026

Mōrena Whanau, through sunshine and rain we will still be pulling through 🔥

I hope to see you all soon!

14/04/2026

1 MORE SLEEP 👀🔥

Tomorrow’s the day!

Our Onerahi Whānau Connect is almost here 🚴‍♀️💛
Join us from 10am at Raurimu School for games, then we’ll head out for our ride/walk at 11am before coming back for kai and activities.

Bring your whānau, a water bottle, and your best vibes 🙌
We can’t wait to see everyone there!

14/04/2026

2 MORE SLEEPS 🚴‍♂️💛

Only 2 more sleeps until our Onerahi Whānau Connect!

Get ready for a cruisy ride along the bike track, followed by kai, games, and good vibes with the community 🙌
Bring your whānau, your friends, and your energy we’ve got the rest covered!

No bike? No worries we’ve got some available 👀

See you there!

12/04/2026

🫰Touch SZN 26-27 Loading... Te Tai Tokerau Touch

TTT are proud to announce that we will be hosting the next Quad Series touch tournament event in sunny Whangārei for 2027 🙌

The stage is set for our emerging juniors and established youth as the best of the best from all four Northern provinces will look to collide on one action-packed Saturday.

Lock in, whānau - see you in January 🌊

10/04/2026

Touch SZN 26-27 🫡 Loading

The excitement is building! Stay ready and keep an eye out for more updates as we gear up for a massive 2026/2027 season in the North. 🩵

10/04/2026

Tū Māori 🫰

Whānau, thank you for your patience as we worked through the process to confirm the host venue for the 2027 Māori Touch NZ Tamariki Tournament.

Following a shortlisting process, our Māori Touch NZ Trustees met this week to consider the remaining options. We are pleased to officially announce that Whangārei has been selected as the host location for the 2027 Tamariki Tournament.

The decision to take the event to Te Tai Tokerau reflects the strength of the tono received from E Ngāki Trust, alongside a clear commitment to collaboration from key stakeholders, including Whangārei District Council.

Māori Touch NZ Trustee Patariki Spellman says the decision followed a highly competitive process:

“I’m proud of Māori Touch NZ for the incredible amount of mahi undertaken as part of this process. We had six opportunities in front of us - all pretty choice and definitely capable of hosting Tamariki 2027”

“It’s been a while since a national touch tournament has been held in the North, so it feels right. I had the privilege of calling Takoha to share the news, and it’s fair to say the pre-event mahi is already underway - Te Tai Tokerau is excited.”

The 2027 MTNZ Tamariki Tournament will be held on Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 January 2027 at Kensington Sports Park in Whangārei.

Māori Touch NZ also acknowledges Waikato-Tainui for their continued support and commitment to hosting future kaupapa at Hopuhopu, with intentions to return in 2028.

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Tamariki 2027 will open soon.

09/04/2026

Onerahi Whānau Connect 🚴‍♂️💛

Thursday 16th April 2026 | 10am – 1pm
Meet at: Raurimu School, 50 Raurimu Avenue, Onerahi 0110

Come along for a morning of bike rides, games, kai, and fun activities for all ages! Start with a ride or walk along the Waimahanga Walkway & Boswell Track, then return to Raurimu School for kai and more activities.

What to Bring:
Your bike (if you have one)
Helmet – required for riding
Comfortable clothes & shoes
Whānau / friends
Water bottle
Don’t Worry If You Don’t Have:
A bike – Bikes Northland will have bikes available
A helmet – they can provide one
Good to Know:
The track is flat, easy, and suitable for all ages
Walking the track is fine no bike required
Suitable for sturdy prams
Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver
Arrive from 10am for games
Ride/walk departs at 11am, returning around 12pm for kai and activities
Follow facilitator instructions and stay with the group
Weather Updates:

Check Community Connect page by 12pm the day of the event if the weather is unpredictable: facebook.com/communityconnectwhangarei

Questions?

Reach out to the team anytime before the event we’re happy to help!

01/04/2026

Kia ora whānau 💛

Due to unpredictable weather conditions, we’ve made the decision to cancel our Whānau Easter Hunt 🌧️

We’re really disappointed we can’t gather with you all, but your safety always comes first.

We’ll still be spreading a bit of Easter joy by delivering treats to residents before the holidays 🐣🍫

Thank you for your understanding and support we appreciate you always.

Ngā mihi nui ✨

25/03/2026

🐰🥚 NEW DATE ANNOUNCED WHĀNAU EASTER HUNT 🌤️

Good news whānau! Our Whānau Easter Hunt has been rescheduled, and we can’t wait to see you all there 💛

📅 Tuesday 31st March 2026
🕓 4PM - 6PM
📍 Puriri Park - Maunu

Bring the tamariki along for an afternoon full of fun, games, prizes, egg decorating, bunny hop races, and of course… the Easter egg hunt 🐣✨

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we waited for safer weather conditions. We’re looking forward to a beautiful afternoon together with our community 🌈

Everyone is welcome come along and join the fun!