Media Release: Te Ahurei o Ngāti Whātua - Strengthening culture, connection, and identity through Kapa Haka.

28 November 2026 9.30am

Waikāretu Marae: 6424 Pouto Rd, Pouto Point, Te Kōpuru, Northland

Whai Manawa housing is a new 3 and 4-bedroom housing development in Regent, Whangārei.

Expressions of interest to rent one of these whare are now open, and will close at midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026. 

This newsletter will keep you informed about the mahi being delivered by the Rūnanga, providing regular updates every two months so you can stay connected with our progress and achievements.

Te Kauhanganui
Friday 4 September, 9am pōwhiri
Ngā Tai Whakarongorua Marae, 37 Chadwick Rd, Tinopai, Northland

Ngāti Whātua is investing in its future with a new leadership and technology scholarship aimed at ensuring the success of the next generation of leaders - Te Karere

Poupou
Saturday 8 August, 9am pōwhiri
Te Aroha Pā Marae, 2558 Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau

MATARIKI 2026

In this issue:

• Papakainga rebuilding communities

• Whātua Hakinakina

• New initiatives on the horizon

• Spotlight: Bishop Susan Wallace

Developed in partnership with Ngāti Whātua and Revved, the inaugural recipients of the first Whātua Whitawhita scholarship can today be revealed— Manaia Acott Hodge Te Paa (19) and LaDainian Faimanifo (18).

This newsletter will keep you informed about the mahi being delivered by the Rūnanga, providing regular updates every two months so you can stay connected with our progress and achievements.

We’re proud to partner with Revved to offer this rangatahi scholarship Whātua Whitawhita to grow the next generation of Māori tech leaders and innovators to shape a future that reflects their aspirations, creativity, and potential.

Hākinakina is, at its heart, about whanaungatanga—bringing people together, fostering inclusion, connection, and encouraging participation through play in a vibrant te ao Māori environment.