Ngā Tūmanako Whitianga

24/02/2026

17/02/2026

🌾Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati, ki te kāpuia e kore e whati - If there is but one reed it will break, but if it is bunched together it will not.

- A tongikura by King Tāwhiao in reference to strength in unity

We were honoured to host Waitangi ki Whitianga 2026 and hold space for our community on this important day. Guided by the above tongikura, this kaupapa was about coming together to listen, reflect, and acknowledge our shared history and collective responsibilities.

Through hosting this kaupapa, space was created for people across our rohe to gather with openness and respect, recognising that strength is found in connection and collective presence. You could feel the aroha and kotahitanga in the space! This whakaaro (intention) continues to guide how we show up for one another as a community.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou to all who joined us - the many whānau and individuals that visited the event, funders, sponsors, in-kind supporters, musicians, ngā rōpu kapa haka, stallholders, MCs, live stage crew, event volunteers, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this second event a reality!

Ngā Tūmanako Whitianga Trust remains committed to hosting kaupapa that support unity, understanding, and collective responsibility within our community.

✨To learn more about our Trust, and how you can get involved or support with koha, visit: https://www.ngatumanako.org.nz/ and follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and invite your friends & whānau to follow too! 😌

11/02/2026

"This Waitangi Day was more than a commemoration. It was a reminder of what can happen when people come together, and an invitation to continue building something meaningful, together." - Ngā Tūmanako Whitianga

✍🏾We wrote a piece for this week's The Coromandel Informer, reflecting on Waitangi ki Whitianga 2026 and our plans for the future. Read the full article here:

Waitangi Day event in Whitianga.

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

We're still buzzing from yesterday! ❤️🤍🖤 Ngā mihi nui to everyone who joined us to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The vibes were 🔥😌

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05/02/2026

& on the live stage right now

05/02/2026

We're here until 2pm whānau! Hangi kai, free kids rides & face painting, a variety of stalls & vendors, live music still to come from & , and a Kapa Haka performance by Hauraki Kōwhao Rau ✨☀️

05/02/2026

Te Wharekura o Manaia Kapa Haka ✨☀️
Nau mai Haere mai to

05/02/2026

Nau Mai Haere Mai

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