Wānanga Whakahirahira

Tēnā koutou e te whānau, nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei wānanga whakahirahira.

He wā tēnei mō tātou kia hui tahi, kia whakawhanaunga, kia wānanga i tō tātou whakapapa me ō tātou hononga ki Hauraki me tētahi ki tētahi anō.

We warmly invite our whānau to attend this full-day wānanga.

Saturday 21 February

Tui Pā Marae, Te Aroha

This is the first of a series of wananga about bringing us together to kōrero, learn, and strengthen our collective understanding of who we are and how we are connected.

What to expect:

• Pōwhiri and whakawhanaungatanga

• Hauraki kōrerorero with Apanui Skipper & Dan Braid, exploring whakapapa ki Hauraki

• Treaty Settlement workshop – the past, the present, and the future

• Whakapapa session – bring your whakapapa and help us build our shared story

• Waiata session – learn Hauraki waiata and contribute to the development of our own waiata for the final reading of our Settlement Bill

• Kai provided throughout the day, including hāngī

Overnight accommodation:

The marae will be available for overnight stays for those who wish to remain on site. Please bring your own bedding and personal items.

• This is a whānau event – all are welcome.

• Please note: no alcohol or drugs.

Registrations:

A registration form will be shared shortly.

What to bring:

• Home baking to share for supper

• Bedding, toiletries, towels, and personal items

We encourage whānau to attend the full day if possible, as the programme is designed as a complete journey together.

For any pātai, please contact: admin@ngatitumutumu.co.nz

Nau mai e te whānau – we look forward to being together.

Oral Submissions

Oral submissions were heard on 15 December at our Iwi Trust Office as part of the process for our Claims Settlement Bill. While the hearing focused on the substantive matters within the Deed of Settlement, it was also an important opportunity for kōrero and for whānau voices to be heard.

Members of the Māori Affairs Committee met with submitters and spent time in our rohe. The committee also visited Te Aroha Domain, including the bathhouse and geyser.

For those who would like to watch or listen back, recordings of the hearings are available here:

Oral Submissions Part 1

Oral Submissions Part 2

Ngā mihi to everyone who contributed and supported this important kaupapa.

Building Lasting Connections with Stanley Avenue School

Over the past few years, Ngāti Tumutumu Trust has been building a meaningful relationship with Stanley Avenue School, from shared Matariki celebrations to supporting the unveiling of their school whakataukī.

This relationship grew even deeper this year when we were approached by Di and Whaea Adreena, asking whether we could help create taonga for their tamariki. Together with the school, including ideas from the students themselves, we explored what this kaupapa could look like and what it would mean for us as Ngāti Tumutumu.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Ben Whitaker, one of our own and a skilled kaiwhakairo, as part of our team. Ben took on the task of designing and carving these taonga with aroha, intent, and deep respect for our tikanga.

On Friday 5 December, Ngāti Tumutumu Trust, alongside whānau and supporters, were proud to return to Stanley Avenue School to present these taonga ahead of their end-of-year prizegiving.

For us, this wasn’t just about gifting taonga.

It was about strengthening the connection between our iwi and our local schools, ensuring our presence is felt in our rohe, and supporting shared outcomes that uplift both our tamariki and our community.

He hononga, he aroha, he tohu rangatira mō āpōpō.

These relationships shape our identity, deepen our roots, and help us move forward together.

Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa.