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. 

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This role includes endorsing nominees for the board and signing up to a Te Arawa stakeholder forum to which the new Board will be accountable.

Te Arawa stakeholders will be requested to sign a letter of commitment to demonstrate their support and involvement with the board, this is important to maintain the collective focus, unity and representation of the board.

Nau mai, haere mai to one of the following hui:

  • Stakeholder Focus - Tuesday, 1 September 2015, at 1-3pm in Committee Room 1 at Rotorua Lakes Council.
  • Iwi Whanui Focus -  Saturday, 5 September 2015, 10-12pm at Te Ao Marama

Agenda

  • Whakatau
  • Implementation of the Te Arawa Partnership Model
  • Q & A session
  • Te Arawa Stakeholder involvement
  • Q & A session
  • Wrap up
  • Kapu Ti

RSVP

Please RSVP to Jenny Riini either by email: jenny.riini@rotorualc.nz or telephone (07) 351 8052.  Your timely response is greatly appreciated.

Upcoming events happening in our community

March 2021
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Te Arawa Whānau Ora Māori Cancer Seminar

Each year, approximately 25,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Aotearoa, with nearly 3,000 of those people being Māori. Māori are also twice as likely to die from cancer as non-Māori. The first step for us is to understand where to start, then create awareness and programmes to try and create positive change within our community.
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Nov 27th
2019

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa Hui-a-Tau

All interested parties welcome
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Nov 21st
2019

Te Ika Whenua Hauora Hui-a-Tau

The agenda of the Te Ika Whenua Hauora Incorporated AGM is now available
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Jul 20th
2018

2018 Te Arawa Awards nominations open

Nominations are open for the annual awards which recognise and celebrate our iwi.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 16th
2017

Matariki All Stars Parade 

Rotorua starts its month long Matariki celebrations with a parade of lanterns through the city centre.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Oct
2016

Rangatahi wānanga coming to Rotorua

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao Trust is delivering 'Rangatahi Wānanga' to youth across the Rotorua Lakes District!
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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.
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Oct 17th
2016

Pae Ora – Healthy Futures for Whānau/Families 

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 25th
2016

Te Arawa Awards 2016

Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards 2016 are now open!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 15th
2016

Mokoia Island Working Bee

This month's Working Bee will take place 15 May 2016.
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Apr 26th
2016

Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo

He paku whakamāramatanga tēnei e pā ana ki te Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo
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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.
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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.
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Mar 18th
2016

MATAKOKIRI registrations now open

Registrations for the upcoming Matakōkiri wānanga- Ki Te Whai Ao, Ki Te Ao Marama, are now open.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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Nov
2015

Whānau Evening – Animation College

With both IT and animation industries currently booming and the demand for skills have never been higher. 
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Oct 3rd
2015

Age with Attitude! Positive Ageing Expo

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Oct 16th
2015

Marae Expo 2015

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa presents Marae Expo 2015
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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. 
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’
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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.
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Mar
2015

Te Arawa Games 2015

This year the games will be hosted by Ngati Rangitihi in Matata on March 21st & 22nd 2015.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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).
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Jun 11th
2014

Technology Hui ki Awanuiarangi (Date-Change)

TOPICS Wiring Marae, Whakatohea, East coast success stories View a working marae with Technology (Mataatua),
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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May 7th
2014

NCEA and the Whanau

How much do you really understand about NCEA?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nov
2013

Special invite for Te Arawa koeke to Mitai Māori Village

This special invite is for all Te Arawa koeke aged 65+.
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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
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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.
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Oct 14th
2013

Hearing support for Whanau

There will be a presentation on hearing support for whānau.
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Oct 7th
2013

Mental Health Awareness Week 7-13 October 2013

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Nov 6th
2013

Kaumātua Service Providers Call National Hui

Kaumātua Service Providers from around the country have been invited to Palmerston North, November 6th – 8th to attend the Fifth National Kaumātua Service Providers hui.
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Nov 16th
2013

Hui-a-Waka comes to Rotorua in November

November (16th) this year will see the Te Arawa Waka Taua Trust initiate the first Hui-a-Waka.
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Sep 27th
2013

Te Papa Tākaro celebrate 20 years at Te Arawa Awards 2013

There is excitement in the air as nominations have now closed and final preparations are taking place for Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa's annual Te Arawa Awards which are being held Friday 27 September.
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Oct 1st
2013

Te Arawa Rangatahi Tertiary Day

Attention: if you have sons, daughters, nieces, nephews or mokopuna who would like to attend, Te Arawa Tangata will have buses leaving from town regularly (with return trips).
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Aug 11th
2013

Dress Rehersal for Kingi Biddle

Before leaving to Cincinnati, Ohio to compete at the Toastmasters International Speech Contest of the World Kingi wants to say thank you by presenting both speeches that we will give to the World.
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July
2013

Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards set to open in July

Nominations for the the annual Te Arawa Awards will open in July. The aim of the awards is to recognise, promote and acknowledge excellence in sport, celebrates successes and honours sporting achievements of Maori and Te Arawa through this prestigious annual event.
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May 23rd
2013

Poukai o Te Arawa

On Thursday 23 May, Punawhakareia Marae will host the Poukai on behalf of Ngāti Pikiao.
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