Rāmere 4 Paenga-whāwhā 2025 | Friday 4 April 2025

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Oranga Rangatahi

Oranga Rangatahi Wānanga: Unlocking Potential | 23–25 April 2025

Our first Oranga Rangatahi Wānanga is set to ignite from Wednesday 23 April to Friday 25 April 2025 at Te Paea o Hauraki Marae, Kennedy Bay! This kaupapa brings together rangatahi aged 13–21 to explore Te Ao Māori – including tikanga, kaupapa Māori, and te reo – all while building confidence, leadership, and whanaungatanga.

Led by Ngareta Skipper, our dedicated Oranga Rangatahi lead, this wānanga supports our young people to stand proud in who they are, where they come from, and where they’re heading. Ngareta is passionate about creating spaces for rangatahi to grow, express themselves, and discover their full potential – this kaupapa is just the beginning.

There will be transport from Paeroa & Thames e te iwi, so don't let that stop you.

Location: Te Paea o Hauraki Marae (1361 Kennedy Bay road, Kennedy Bay, Coromandel Waikato 3583)
  Dates: 23–25 April 2025
  Age Group:  13–21 years

🔗 Spaces are limited! Register now by clicking the button below or contacting Ngareta directly at 02108686757 or Oranga.Rangatahi@tamatera.iwi.nz

Tū mai e te rangatahi – your time is now.

Oranga Taiao

Pou Rāhui - Te Toki Voyaging Success

A significant milestone for the Pou Rāhui kaupapa was achieved when rangatahi and iwi representatives embarked on a three-day voyage aboard Haunui, the waka hourua of Te Toki Voyaging Trust. Led by tohunga Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr and his experienced crew, the journey reconnected participants to the ancestral pathways of Tīkapa Moana, voyaging across Waitematā, resting at Motutapu, sailing around Waiheke to Tikapa Horuhoru and returning to the historic waters of Pūtiki o Kahumatamomoe.

This immersive experience revitalised the iwi connection to the moana, exercised mana motuhake, and fostered the growth of intergenerational waka leadership. Our rangatahi took the helm—both literally and spiritually—navigating the seas and the legacy of our tūpuna, navigating both the seas and the legacy of our tūpuna. Ka tuku mihi nui ki Te Toki – ka hoki anō te waka!

Strengthening Relationships

Alongside our new experiences with Te Toki Voyaging Trust, our Ngāti Tamaterā Pou Rāhui team remains committed to strengthening existing relationships with our Hauraki whanaunga, local governance & wider community as we journey together towards a better future for all.

Marine Ecosystem Restoration

Throughout March, together with MUSA Matai Moana, we continued to build the foundation for a healthier marine ecosystem with Ngāti Hei & Ngāti Paoa in our rohe moana of Ahuahu & Waiheke; supporting the restoration of their taonga species by removing thousands of kina from the well-publicized barrens of the area. The kina from Waiheke were in good condition & happily accepted by a local whanau hosting an unveiling on the island.

Building Better Partnerships

On the shores of Tapu, Waipatukahu & Te Mata, the effort made to build better partnerships as Tangatawhenua with TCDC & MPI reached a significant milestone as TCDC Parks & Reserves team confirmed that routine rāhui observation reports had been logged as part of their monthly review. To affirm their support for our rāhui, TCDC has procured their own rāhui signs which are now displayed at Tapu beach & Waipatukahu reserve.

Pou Rāhui Leads Iwi Voice at the Beehive in Fight Against Invasive Caulerpa

On Wednesday, 12 March, iwi representatives from the Pou Whakarae Governance Group leading the charge against invasive Caulerpa met Hon Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity, kanohi ā kanohi in Wellington.

Representing the united iwi front were Laurie Beamish (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki), Joe Davis (Ngāti Hei), Herearoha Skipper (Ngāti Pāoa), and Michelle Wilson (Ngāti Tamaterā).

The rōpū was supported by our marine scientist, Professor Kura Paul-Burke and Sarah Baddeley of Martin Jenkins Ltd. The hui followed the submission of the “Fighting Invasive Caulerpa” Business Case in December 2024, which presents a robust, iwi-led strategy to combat the spread of Caulerpa in Tīkapa Moana and beyond. Why This Hui Matters:

• Created space for the Minister to hear directly from iwi about the environmental, cultural, and economic threats posed by Caulerpa.
• Reinforced the strength of the business case, including cost-benefit analysis, mātauranga Māori, and scientific expertise.
• Highlighted the power of iwi collaboration and cross-sector partnerships to protect and restore our moana.

Acknowledging Our Collective Effort

Ngāti Tamaterā acknowledges with deep gratitude the many hands that shaped this kaupapa – iwi members, councils, scientists, mātauranga Māori experts, community and industry leaders – your contributions have made this milestone possible.

He Taonga Te Wai – Every Drop Counts!

Auckland is now officially preparing for drought. Dam levels have fallen below 60%, with March being the driest on record since 2010. The impact is being felt across our rohe – and we all have a role to play.

Ngāti Tamaterā whānau, this is a call to action. Whether you're in the city or coastal, conserving water is about protecting our taiao, our future, and each other. Even small changes – like taking shorter showers or turning off irrigation systems – help reduce the pressure on our fragile water supply.

Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata.
If we care for the water, we care for the land, and we care for ourselves.

Let’s do our part – one drop at a time.
To find simple ways to save water, check out Watercare’s campaign:
  www.watercare.co.nz/residents/learn/why-is-water-so-important



Oranga Ōhanga

Introducing the new tohu for Ngā Pōito o te Kupenga — a bold symbol of unity and strength, proudly backing iwi businesses to thrive, connect, and lead the way. Partnering with Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust to build a robust iwi business database unlocks meaningful procurement opportunities with local and central government and corporate partners. This collaboration strengthens economic resilience, ensuring that iwi businesses are visible and ready to respond, and drives equitable outcomes through values-based partnerships.

Our iwi business database has grown to include over 50 diverse pakihi, ranging from construction and infrastructure to health and beauty, food distribution, and professional consultants. 

We are partnering with Amotai to enhance business capacity and capability, and to create succinct profiles for our businesses. These profiles will enable us to effectively advocate on behalf of our iwi businesses to local and central government, as well as corporate partners, unlocking greater procurement and partnership opportunities.

If you or your whānau, who whakapapa to Ngāti Tamaterā or Ngāti Paoa, have a business, we encourage you to register your businesses by clicking the registration button below.

Oranga Whānau

Te Pai o Hauraki Marae - Te Pae Tawhiti - Marae Development Planning 

He Hui mō tō Tātou Marae!

Whānau o Te Pai o Hauraki Marae – this is your moment! Join us on Sunday 6 April, 10am–2pm at the marae to help shape the future of our whare tūpuna. This hui is all about hearing your voice, your whakaaro, and building a development plan that will future-proof our marae for generations to come.

Share your ideas, enjoy a free sausage sizzle, and be in to win awesome prizes like grocery and gas vouchers, rongoā packs, mirimiri sessions, and more!

We’ve got something for everyone – tamariki will love the face painting, moko stencils, bouncy castle, rāaranga, and taonga tākaro!

Your kōrero matters. Your presence matters. Let’s plan, dream, and decide – together.

 tepaiohaurakimarae@gmail.com
www.tepaiohaurakimarae.com

Local body elections 2025

Local body elections are coming up in October 2025, and now more than ever, it's time for Ngāti Tamaterā whānau to show up and vote. With six territorial authorities across our rohe, our votes directly influence decisions that impact our marae, water infrastructure, kōhanga reo, education, and papakāinga development. Increased Māori participation means stronger representation, better investment in our priorities, and real change where it matters most.

Get signed up to vote, whānau — your voice strengthens our future.

 Te Reo Pakiaka Programme 2025

We’re proud to launch Ko te Reo Pakiaka, our online te reo Māori programme designed to nurture and strengthen the language roots of our whānau. Kicking off Sunday, 6 April at 7 pm, this kaupapa is guided by a team of exceptional kaiako — Koro Ngapo, Te Maharanui Mikaere, Hakopa Ngapo, and Keriata Kuiti — all renowned for their deep reo expertise and aroha for teaching. Over the next three years, we’ll be supporting 80 tauira per term across levels 1–4, creating a vibrant learning community grounded in whakapapa, whanaungatanga, and mātauranga. This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect through te reo Māori in a safe, online space tailored to support all levels. 

Oranga Whare

Whānau, Check Out Kaweka!

Looking for a warm, modern whare in the city? Kaweka in Ōwairaka is now open to all Māori whānau – and this could be your chance to get into affordable, beautiful housing in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.

What’s on offer?

• Two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and studio apartments
  
  
• Brand-new units with appliances included
  
  
• Rental discounts up to 30% off through Ka Uruora
  
  
• Communal spaces, on-site support, and more
  
  

Open Day: Sunday 6 April | 10am–1pm
Address: 1086–1094 New North Road, Ōwairaka 

Bonus: The First week’s rent is FREE for those who sign up!

Kaweka is about Māori living well – close to the train station, shops, and schools. To access this opportunity, whānau must complete the Ka Uruora Financial Literacy Course – an easy step toward securing your next whare.

 Come and have a look! Viewings are available now – bring your whānau and see what’s possible.

Contact: Leiana Rona | leiana@kauruora.nz | 027 883 7198

Eligibility applies – full-time employment required | Max household income $115K

Kainga with kaupapa – don’t miss out!