Hearing support for Whanau

Nov 27th

2019

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa Hui-a-Tau

All interested parties welcome

Nov 21st

2019

Te Ika Whenua Hauora Hui-a-Tau

The agenda of the Te Ika Whenua Hauora Incorporated AGM is now available

Oct 29th

2019

Te Arawa Whānau Ora Hui-a-Tau

The agenda and details of our Te Arawa Whānau Ora Charitable Trust's AGM are now available

Oct 23rd

2019

Pink Walk 2019

This is the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust's major fundraising event. Proceeds from registration and sponsorship help to fund education, tailored support, exercise programmes and support groups.

Oct 22nd

2019

2019 Maramataka: Applying a Māori systems approach to systems change

Presented by the team from Healthy Families Rotorua, this webinar focuses on the application of a Māori system approach to build the capability and capacity of maramataka practitioners who want to participate in activities across many settings, contributing to long-term sustainable change that improves and increases healthier environments

Oct 22nd

2019

Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao Hui-a-Tau

The agenda and details of Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao AGM are now available

Sept 28th

2019

Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei 2019

Celebrating all that encompasses being descendants of Ngāti Pikiao through kapa haka and kotahitanga. This annual event is convened by our collective member Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao.

Sept 27th

2019

Te Arawa Awards 2019

The TE ARAWA AWARDS recognise outstanding achievements and high performance by individuals of Te Arawa descent and collectives within the Te Arawa rohe. This annual event is organised by our collective member Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa Trust.

Jul 20th

2018

2018 Te Arawa Awards nominations open

Nominations are open for the annual awards which recognise and celebrate our iwi.

June 23rd

2018

Rangatahi to represent communities in basketball

A rangatahi 3x3 basketball tournament is open for registrations and is led by youth, for youth.

Mar 5-24

2018

Te Arawa Games dates announced

Fun, festivities and whānaungatanga - all synonymous with Te Arawa Games is set to return next year.

Feb 4th

2018

Ngāti Whakaue Whānau Day Maketu 4th February

The theme of the day is Ngati Whakaue's role as guardians and protectors of the waters and land in Maketu, organiser Tony Pecotic told the Daily Post.

Jan 31st

2018

Karakia and pohutukawa planting to launch Te Arawa Wai Warriors

Local rangatahi will plant pohutukawa trees along the banks of Te Utuhina stream next week at the launch of the new Te Arawa Wai Warriors kaupapa.

Aug 15th

2017

Free RBA Webinar

This is a free Community Research webinar, where we present tools and techniques for great data collection and show you how to use your data for your planning.

Aug 6th

2017

A Maramataka wananga

This one day event will connect experts with the community to share their knowledge of Maramataka and how it can influence our wai, kai and rongoa system.

July 28th

2017

Te Paepae Wānanga o Ngāti Whakaue

As in previous years this will be the combined Wānanga between Ngāti Whakaue and Tūhourangi – Ngāti Wāhiao. This year, just like in 2015, Ngāti Whakaue will be hosting this combined Wānanga.

June

2017

Sequel for child obesity symposium

Experts in child obesity will return to Rotorua following successful symposium hosted by Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa.

May 20th

2017

Workshop to help whānau gardens

My Backyard Garden Project and Healthy Families Rotorua continue to help whanau with offering a free composting and basic garden care workshop.

June 16th

2017

Matariki All Stars Parade

Rotorua starts its month long Matariki celebrations with a parade of lanterns through the city centre.

May 25th

2017

Mauri Assessment Model Hui

Ngati Whakaue iwi, hapu and whanau are being encouraged to have input into what a "Mauri Assessment Model" means to us as kaitiaki of our environment and natural resources e.g. geothermal, lakes, and waterways.

May

2017

Sharing knowledge and building partnerships with obesity experts

A contingent of leading international professors in the field of obesity will be hosted by Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa to strengthen partnerships and share research in indigenous health.

May 11th

2017

Digital Natives Academy’s (DNA) celebrates Taniwha Tech #techweekNZ

DNA's kaupapa is to inspire whānau to become creators, developers and innovators of digital technology, rather than mere users and consumers of it.

May 9th

2017

Breakfast & Kōrero | Governance in the Māori Technoverse #techweekNZ

This event is about understanding digital tech governance within te ao Māori. What is our digital tikanga and kawa?

Oct

2016

Rangatahi wānanga coming to Rotorua

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao Trust is delivering 'Rangatahi Wānanga' to youth across the Rotorua Lakes District!

Oct 28th

2016

Food & Social Enterprise: a showcase event!

Some of the most outstanding and inspiring entrepreneurs in the country will share their stories at a free seminar in Rotorua this month.

Oct 17th

2016

Pae Ora – Healthy Futures for Whānau/Families

Oct 1st

2016

Ngāti Whakaue Whakanuia coming October 1st

The Ngāti Whakaue Whakanuia is taking place on the 1st of October at Te Papaiouru Marae.

Aug 28th

2016

Free Health checks at Taurua Marae

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao's has launched a new initiative that will see free Marae-based health clinics being brought to the community.

Sept

2016

Te Arawa Awards coming in September

The countdown is on until the annual Te Arawa Awards in September! In anticipation of this Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa held their first Rangatahi Wānanga on 14 August.

Sept 11th

2016

Mokoia Island Working Bee

The next 3 months Ngāti Whakaue will be leading the working bees on Mokoia. Our first working bee will be on Sunday 11 September.

Aug 30th

2016

Meet the Māori Candidates Evening at Taharangi Marae

Te Ropu Wahine Māori Toko i te Ora MWWL – Hinemoa Branch is inviting you to come and listen to the Māori Candidates standing in the 2016 Local Elections for the Rotorua Lakes District Council.

July 25th

2016

Te Arawa Awards 2016

Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards 2016 are now open!

June 19th

2016

Te Arawa Matariki Black & White Ball

Te Arawa Koeke aged 70 years plus are cordially invited to this annual and most prestigious event hosted by the Te Arawa Lakes Trust.

June 1-3

2016

World Suicide Prevention Conference coming in June

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao Trust will host to the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference from 1-3 June 2016 in Rotorua.

May 13th

2016

Competition to attend for free the Indigenous Youth Summit

The Indigenous Youth Summit will be held in tandem with the World Suicide Indigenous Conference. For those wanting to bring rangatahi aged between 15-25 years to the "Indigenous Youth Summit," but can't afford it there is an awesome competition which might be of interest.

May 15th

2016

Mokoia Island Working Bee

This month's Working Bee will take place 15 May 2016.

Apr 26th

2016

Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo

He paku whakamāramatanga tēnei e pā ana ki te Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo

Mar 18th

2016

Te Arawa Games 2016 Ancestral Games #TAG16

Te Arawa Games 2016 #TAG16 will be held on March 18-20th, hosted by Ngati Rangiwewehi.

Mar 12th

2016

WORKING BEE – Mokoia Island

The Mokoia Island Trust is calling for another working Bee to be held on Saturday 12 March 2016. Key tasks include maintaining the walking tracks around the island.

Mar 18th

2016

MATAKOKIRI registrations now open

Registrations for the upcoming Matakōkiri wānanga- Ki Te Whai Ao, Ki Te Ao Marama, are now open.

Mar

2016

Te Matawai Hui – Māori Language Bill feedback hui

The Māori Language (Reo Māori) Bill is currently being considered by Parliament’s Māori Affairs Committee. The committee is in process of reporting back to Parliament and it is expected that the Bill will be enacted within a few months.

Feb

2016

Te Reo Māori classes

Wiremu Mataia Keepa, MBA., PGDipSB., BTM is offering te reo Māori classes. They will begin the 9th & 10th of February at 5.30pm.

Feb 15th

2016

Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge 2016

Te Arawa Whānui, kai te mihi ake! The 2016 Te Arawa Kī o Rahi Challenge is in its sixth year of celebrating tāonga tākaro tawhito, our traditional Māori games.

June 1-3

2016

Registrations now open for International Suicide Prevention Conference

The upcoming ‘Turamarama ki te Ora - Transforming Indigenous Communities’ conference is now open for registrations.

Nov 25th

2015

Health course ‘changed my life’

Rotorua health professionals, and interested people of the Rotorua Community, are invited to a presentation by best-selling author and motivational speaker Dr Tom Mulholland on the benefits of ‘Healthy Thinking’.

Nov 16th

2015

Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge 2015

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa will be hosting the Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge. This is a 5 week Open Mixed ripper tag competition starting Monday 16th November 2015.

Nov

2015

Whānau Evening – Animation College

With both IT and animation industries currently booming and the demand for skills have never been higher.

Oct 3rd

2015

Age with Attitude! Positive Ageing Expo

Oct 16th

2015

Marae Expo 2015

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa presents Marae Expo 2015

Sept 4th

2015

Matakokiri Registrations closing soon

Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake (Te Taumata) registrations for their next Matakōkiri Wānanga are closing soon. This invitation is extended to Ngāti Whakaue ākonga aged between 7 and 14 years and members of their whānau.

Sept

2015

Te Arawa Partnership hui to discuss upcoming elections

The Te Arawa Partnership Working Group are holding special hui for Te Arawa marae, iwi authorities, entities, land trusts, stakeholders and Te Arawa whanui to provide a briefing on the election process, implementation of the partnership and the role Te Arawa stakeholders will play in the success of the Te Arawa Partnership.

Aug 7th

2015

Wāhine Māori, Wāhine Ora, Wāhine Kaha.

You are invited to an open discussion about Wāhine Māori, Wāhine Ora, Wāhine Kaha: preventing violence against Māori women research report.

June 28th

2015

Whakanuia Ngā Koeke o Te Arawa

Te te tii, e te taa, kua tae ano mai te wa! Registrations are now being invited for the 2015 Whakanuia Nga Koeke o Te Arawa

June 26th

2015

Matakokiri registrations now open

Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake (Te Taumata) is pleased to announce that registrations for this Matakōkiri Wānanga are now open. This invitation is extended to Ngāti Whakaue ākonga aged between 7 and 14 years and members of their whānau.

May 31st

2015

It’s about whānau! Getting ready for World Smokefree Day!

World Smokefree Day is on 31 May and is about celebrating and working towards smokefree/auahi kore lives for New Zealanders.

May 19th

2015

Governance for Non-profit Organisations

Community Rotorua is hosting a special workshop to help improve your skills in leading, managing or relating to organisations in the not-for-profit sector with this short course.

May 25/6

2015

Turamarama ki te Ora National Suicide Prevention Conference updates

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao is excited to be hosting the Turamarama ki te Ora National Suicide Prevention Conference in Rotorua from 25-26 May.

May 5th

2015

What our Children need to live, learn and succeed by Nathan Mikaere-Wallis

Lakes District Health Board PRESENTS ‘An evening with NATHAN MIKAERE-WALLIS’

Apr 1st

2015

Conference registrations for Suicide Prevention Starts at Conception Conference

Early Bird registrations for Turamarama ki te Ora - National Suicide Prevention Conference are closing in a weeks time on the 1st of April, so get in quick to register, at our low early bird price.

Mar

2015

Te Arawa Games 2015

This year the games will be hosted by Ngati Rangitihi in Matata on March 21st & 22nd 2015.

Jan -

2015

Find Your Strength

For those wanting to get fit and get social, check out the following events in and around Rotorua. Kia ora to Te Waiariki Purea for sharing.

Mar 24-27

2015

New Zealand Post National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships

The best of Secondary School Waka Ama will be coming to Lake Takitapu in March this year to compete in the NZ Post National Secondary School Waka Ama champs.

Feb 20th

2015

Call for abstracts. Turamarama ki te Ora – Suicide Prevention starts at conception

This is a call for abstracts to present at the Turamarama ki te Ora - Suicide Prevention National Conference

Jan- Mar

2015

Traditional Māori Birthing wānanga

Hei Tiki Pumau is a concept created from a need for a more culturally appropriate and educational antenatal programme for women. There are three wananga dates available.

Jan

2015

Science & Technology Wānanga

Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake (Te Taumata) is pleased to announce that registrations for this Matakōkiri Wānanga are now open.

Nov 17th

2014

Te Pumaomao Training

A 2-day interactive programme, developed specifically for Lakes DHB staff to understand the important role they play in Māori health improvement will take place on 17-18 November at Te Ao Marama, Ōhinemutu.

Oct 31st

2014

Registrations for Rotorua Kī O Rahi

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa is getting the field ready for the Rotorua Inter-Primary Schools Kī o Rahi competition.

Oct 19th

2014

Free Māori Tennis Promotion Day

The Rotorua Tennis Club extends an invitation to all Māori club and non-club tennis players from the wider community of Rotorua to participate in a fun afternoon of tennis.

Oct 6th

2014

Te Kura Reo o Ngāti Whakaue – Mokoia te reo ki tō ngākau

For beginners to Te Reo through to those who want to improve their use of our language. Please note that the content of Te Kura Reo will have an unabashed Ngāti Whakaue focus!

Sep 26th

2014

Celebrating the Culmination of Generational Excellence in Action

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa presents the 2014 Te Arawa Awards. Nominations are now closed! This annual event is an opportunity for Te Arawa to celebrate excellence and to also recognise leaders and high achievers throughout the Te Arawa rohe (region).

Aug 1st

2014

Nominations for the 2014 Te Arawa Awards close today (4pm)

The 2014 Te Arawa Awards will be held on September 26th at the Holiday Inn, Rotorua, but nominations close today!

Aug 6

2014

A Coroner & A King: Service Provider Kōrero

Another hard-hitting inspirational series is back, “It’s Cool to Kōrero” and “A Coroner and a King” will be heading to both Rotorua and Reporoa schools and their communities.

July 22nd

2014

Māori Health and Wellbeing Wānanga

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa is extending an invite to any whānau or individuals that would like to attend a two-day wānanga focused on advancing Māori health and wellbeing through physical activity, nutrition and cultural imperatives.

Jun 11th

2014

Technology Hui ki Awanuiarangi (Date-Change)

TOPICS Wiring Marae, Whakatohea, East coast success stories View a working marae with Technology (Mataatua),

Jun 21

2014

Rangatahi Hononga III

This is a chance to share ideas, work as a team and learn how you can contribute towards the future development of Te Arawa

Jun 15

2014

Whakanuia Ngā Koeke o Te Arawa – Matariki Mid Winter Glitz & Glam Ball

In association with Te Puni Kokiri and other Te Arawa Land Trusts and Organisations Te Arawa Lakes Trust is now welcoming our Te Arawa Koeke to register for the upcoming Whakanuia Nga Koeke O Te Arawa

Jun 11th

2014

2014 Te Arawa Kaumātua Games

The upcoming 2014 Te Arawa Kaumatua Games will be hosted by Tūhourangi and Ngāti Wahio in Rotorua.

Jun 30th

2014

Kaupapa Rangahau – Free Workshop Series

Te Kotahi Research Institute and Waikato-Tainui College of Research & Development invites doctoral students, iwi organisations and communities to participate in a series of research workshops.

May 7th

2014

NCEA and the Whanau

How much do you really understand about NCEA?

May 23rd

2014

Helping our tamariki stay safe & promoting Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is coming soon and on Friday 23 May people all around Aotearoa will wear pink and Speak up, Stand together, Stop bullying.

Mar 21st

2014

Kahu Whakatere Tupāpaku

Kahu Whakatere Tupāpaku is a beautiful and powerful kaupapa that seeks to reclaim some of the traditional practices associated with the care and burial of our loved ones.

Mar 1st

2014

WERO Challenge – 1st Prize $5,000

WERO is designed to be fun - WERO also gives communities a chance to raise some money for a good cause.

Apr 5th

2014

Te Arawa Rangatahi Games 2014

Next month on Saturday, 5th April 2014, Te Papa Tākaro will hold the TE ARAWA RANGATAHI GAMES at Tuwharakurupeti (Sportsdrome and Amphitheatre) Rotorua.

Feb 22nd

2014

2014 Te Arawa Games ki Maketū

This year the 2014 Te Arawa Games hosted by Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa will be held at Whakaue Marae, Maketū.

Feb 10th

2014

Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge – Registrations NOW OPEN!!!

It’s that time again to throw on your running shoes, slap on some sunscreen and get down to Mataatua for a game of Kī o Rahi! If you haven’t registered already, today (Monday 17th February 2014) will be our final grading round before the competitive rounds start next week.

Mar

2014

Titoko o te Ao: Leadership in Action in Whanau Ora Programme

Digital Indigenous is facilitating the Titoko o te Ao: Leadership in Action in Whanau Ora programme at Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawāhia. There are four wānanga dates.

Nov

2013

BROvember is here

The Waiariki Purea initiative, Bully Free Bro continues to innovate and develop exciting strategies which help get the message out to young people that bullying is NOT on.

Nov 11th

2013

Te Papa Tākaro to host Rangatahi Tu Rangatira

This year's Rangatahi Tū Rangatira National Hui – 'Atuatanga, Tupuatanga, Kaitiakitanga in ACTION' is being hosted by Te Papa Tākaro and held at Apumoana Marae, Rotorua between 11-13 November.

Nov

2013

Special invite for Te Arawa koeke to Mitai Māori Village

This special invite is for all Te Arawa koeke aged 65+.

Oct 22nd

2013

Community Law Iwi Consultation to be held at Ohinemutu

He pōhiri tēnei kia huihui mai tātau ki Rotorua ki te whakawhitiwhiti whakaaro mō te kaupapa e hora ake nei

Oct 16th

2013

A Māori Death and Dying Research Symposium to be held at Tamatekapua

A Maori Death and Dying Research Symposium will look at these important issues from a Maori perspective.

Oct 7th

2013

There will be a presentation on hearing support for whānau.

Upcoming events happening in our community

Te Arawa Whānau Ora Māori Cancer Seminar

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa Hui-a-Tau

Te Ika Whenua Hauora Hui-a-Tau

Te Arawa Whānau Ora Hui-a-Tau

Pink Walk 2019

2019 Maramataka: Applying a Māori systems approach to systems change

Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao Hui-a-Tau

Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei 2019

Te Arawa Awards 2019

2018 Te Arawa Awards nominations open

Rangatahi to represent communities in basketball

Te Arawa Games dates announced

Ngāti Whakaue Whānau Day Maketu 4th February

Karakia and pohutukawa planting to launch Te Arawa Wai Warriors

Free RBA Webinar

A Maramataka wananga

Te Paepae Wānanga o Ngāti Whakaue

Sequel for child obesity symposium

Workshop to help whānau gardens

Matariki All Stars Parade

Mauri Assessment Model Hui

Sharing knowledge and building partnerships with obesity experts

Digital Natives Academy’s (DNA) celebrates Taniwha Tech #techweekNZ

Breakfast & Kōrero | Governance in the Māori Technoverse #techweekNZ

Rangatahi wānanga coming to Rotorua

Food & Social Enterprise: a showcase event!

Pae Ora – Healthy Futures for Whānau/Families

Ngāti Whakaue Whakanuia coming October 1st

Free Health checks at Taurua Marae

Te Arawa Awards coming in September

Mokoia Island Working Bee

Meet the Māori Candidates Evening at Taharangi Marae

Te Arawa Awards 2016

Te Arawa Matariki Black & White Ball

World Suicide Prevention Conference coming in June

Competition to attend for free the Indigenous Youth Summit

Mokoia Island Working Bee

Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo

Te Arawa Games 2016 Ancestral Games #TAG16

WORKING BEE – Mokoia Island

MATAKOKIRI registrations now open

Te Matawai Hui – Māori Language Bill feedback hui

Te Reo Māori classes

Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge 2016

Registrations now open for International Suicide Prevention Conference

Health course ‘changed my life’

Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge 2015

Whānau Evening – Animation College

Age with Attitude! Positive Ageing Expo

Marae Expo 2015

Matakokiri Registrations closing soon

Te Arawa Partnership hui to discuss upcoming elections

Wāhine Māori, Wāhine Ora, Wāhine Kaha.

Whakanuia Ngā Koeke o Te Arawa

Matakokiri registrations now open

It’s about whānau! Getting ready for World Smokefree Day!

Governance for Non-profit Organisations

Turamarama ki te Ora National Suicide Prevention Conference updates

What our Children need to live, learn and succeed by Nathan Mikaere-Wallis

Conference registrations for Suicide Prevention Starts at Conception Conference

Te Arawa Games 2015

Find Your Strength

New Zealand Post National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships

Call for abstracts. Turamarama ki te Ora – Suicide Prevention starts at conception

Traditional Māori Birthing wānanga

Science & Technology Wānanga

Te Pumaomao Training

Registrations for Rotorua Kī O Rahi

Free Māori Tennis Promotion Day

Te Kura Reo o Ngāti Whakaue – Mokoia te reo ki tō ngākau

Celebrating the Culmination of Generational Excellence in Action

Nominations for the 2014 Te Arawa Awards close today (4pm)

A Coroner & A King: Service Provider Kōrero

Māori Health and Wellbeing Wānanga

Technology Hui ki Awanuiarangi (Date-Change)

Rangatahi Hononga III

Whakanuia Ngā Koeke o Te Arawa – Matariki Mid Winter Glitz & Glam Ball