Parewanui

03/08/2026

Official Statement | Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki – Ngāti Apa

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki – Ngāti Apa has today released the following statement in response to recent public commentary regarding the history, mana and whakapapa of Ngā Wairiki me Ngāti Apa.

We encourage those wishing to understand the context to read the original article, followed by our official response below.

Original article:
https://www.nzmaoricouncil.org/featured/t-taihkurei-wero-to-tribunal

Official Statement: (attached image)

14/07/2026

06/07/2026

Special General Hui Update:

Thank you to everyone who voted and attended our Special General Hui to consider the proposed changes to our Charter.

The hui was held in response to changes in fisheries legislation, which required updates to ensure our Charter remains aligned with the current legal framework.

The voting has now concluded, and the results are in. We appreciate everyone who took the time to participate in this important process and have your say. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our organisation.

27/06/2026

See you there whānau

25/06/2026

📢 Reminder Whānau

The Special General Meeting is this Sunday. We encourage all uri to take the time to read the proposed Charter amendments before casting your vote.

🎥 Watch the short video attached to see where you can find the proposed Charter amendments on our website.

We look forward to seeing you there.

24/06/2026

Te mouri kei runga,

Te mouri e rangi,

Te mouri ora o Rangitemouri!

Tihei mauri ora!

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the unveiling of our pou tupuna, Rangitemouri.

Nā ngā ringaraupā, ngā kaitautoko, ngā kaikōrero, ngā kaiwhakairo, ngā whānau, me ngā uri o Ngāti Kauae Ngāti Tauira tēnei kaupapa i hiki, i hāpai, i whakatina.

E kore e mimiti te puna o mihi ki a koutou.

20/06/2026

Hei apōpō 6:30am ✨🩵

18/06/2026

🚨REMINDER🚨

Remember to tune in this evening for our final online wānanga ahead of our pou unveiling on Sunday. Hei ākuanei whānau!

Ngā manaakitanga

📢 REMINDER - WĀNANGA TONIGHT!

E te whānau, our next online whakapapa wānanga for Te Pare Kia Mau is on tonight at 7:00pm.

These are the final two online wānanga before our noho and pou unveiling:
📅 Tonight
📅 Thursday 18 June, 7:00pm

Topics include:
• Ngāti Tauira whakapapa
• Ngāti Rangiwaho
• Ngāti Tuanini
• Ngāti Rangiwhakapou

Whakapiripiri mai rā - we look forward to seeing you online.

💻 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/43813410584026?p=aMODEsQrIRvIV8LKYu

14/06/2026

📢 FINAL REMINDER
E te whānau, ākuatatanei tū ai tā tātou wānanga whakamutunga o Te Pare Kia Mau - we're now just one week away from our final wānanga and pou unveiling weekend.

📅 SATURDAY 20 JUNE
• Pukepuke Lagoon History & Ngāti Tauira Whakapapa Wānanga
• Whakairo & Kōwhaiwhai
• Waiata learning and preparations for the pou unveiling ceremony
Please arrive at 9:00am at 1106 Parewanui Road for a mihi whakatūwhera.
If you are staying overnight, please remember to bring bedding.

🌅 SUNDAY 21 JUNE
• Pou Unveiling Ceremony
• Parakuihi/ Hākari
Please arrive at 6:30am for a brief mihi whakatau before we move promptly into the unveiling ceremony.

🍽️ Kai will be provided throughout the weekend.
⛽ Petrol vouchers will be available for travelling whānau.

📝 REGISTRATION & CATERING
To help us with planning and catering, please register everyone attending using the link below.

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kmbpViE1Cw
Hei reira e te whānau.