Te Arakari a Tūtānekai

Our first taonga pūoro wānanga in some time, Te Arakāri a Tūtānekai, brought Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuarā together at Tārewa Pounamu Marae for a day of learning, connection, and oro. From exploring the whakapapa of taonga pūoro to crafting our own kōauau from rimu and rātā, whānau shared mātauranga, laughter, and aspirations for the future.

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The Karamū Tākina Partnership Signing

On Monday, 14 July 2025, Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara and Rotorua Lakes Council signed a formal agreement to restore and protect Te Karamu Takina Spring. This puna holds deep cultural, spiritual, and environmental importance for our hapū. The agreement recognises Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara as mana whenua and affirms our role as kaitiaki of this […]