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.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Wha`tua Annual General Meeting
11 April 2026
Rēwiti Marae
11am

I N T H I S I S S U E

• Te Hā Oranga celebrates 30 years of service

• Spotlight: Toa Henderson, Golden Shears Open Champ 2025

• Celebrating our kaumatua at Te Aroha Pā

• New CEO appointed to TRONW

Renata (Te Uri o Hau, Ngāti Rango, Te Taoū, Te Uringutu, me Ngāoho) brings more than 20 years of governance, strategic, and executive leadership experience across both public and private sectors, serving hapū and wider Māori communities.

In this issue:

• Ngā hua - Highlights and achievements

• Ngā wero - Challenges

• Ngā ara kei mua - The road ahead

Ōtamatea Takiwā Communication Huingā, a gathering designed to reconnect, reflect, and strengthen our relationships.

TRONW are fully opposed to the Act Party’s Regulatory Standards Bill and will be making a submission on behalf of Ngāti Whātua

Northern Wairoa representatives on the board of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua held their first takiwā communication huinga on Saturday 7th June, since taking office in October.