Events

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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