June 21, 2025
Stay Connected
Register with the Hapū
Become a registered member of Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara to receive regular updates on Rūnanga and hapū activities
Our Story
Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara is a proud hapū of Te Arawa, based in Horohoro, near Rotorua. Our vision is to strengthen our culture and community by embracing our whakapapa, reviving our traditions, and protecting our whenua for future generations. We are dedicated to maintaining our mana and rangatiratanga through environmental stewardship, the preservation of our reo, and the continuation of important cultural practices.
At the heart of our mission is the connection between our people, our land, and our heritage. By fostering unity and support within our hapū, we are committed to ensuring that the values and aspirations of Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara continue to thrive in the present and future.
Our Marae
Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara has several marae:
Kearoa Marae: Located between Horohoro maunga and the Pōkaitu awa, Kearoa Marae is one of Te Arawa’s oldest meeting houses, where gatherings, hui, and cultural events take place.
Rongomaipāpā Marae: Situated near Kearoa, Rongomaipāpā celebrates the whakapapa links between Te Arawa and Ngāti Kahungunu, and continues to be used by whānau.
Tarewa Pounamu Marae: In central Rotorua, Tarewa Pounamu Marae is leased by Te Roopu A Iwi O Te Arawa and used to provide social services to the community.
Upcoming Events & Notices
📢 Our Freshwater Management Plan is now LIVE!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the launch — it was an incredible day of kōrero, connection, and commitment to protecting our awa and taiao. 💧🌿
This plan represents a major milestone in our journey as kaitiaki.
🔗 You can now read the full plan via the link in our bio!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the launch — it was an incredible day of kōrero, connection, and commitment to protecting our awa and taiao. 💧🌿
This plan represents a major milestone in our journey as kaitiaki.
🔗 You can now read the full plan via the link in our bio!
Recent News
Blog
Kapa Haka Blog by Sheena Waerea
Let me take you on a hīkoi down memory lane to a time filled with laughter, a bit of panic, and a whole lot of heart. It was my very first time stepping onto the atamira with Te Roopu Pakeke Kapa Haka o Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuara at the Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regional Competition, and oh boy, was it a ride—a waka ride with a few rapids!
March 8, 2024
News
Protecting the Pekapeka
Predator control isn’t just about setting traps and hoping for the best—it’s a journey filled with research, dedication, and heartfelt planning. We go above and beyond to safeguard our whenua’s treasures.
Before we place a single trap, our project teams embark on a mission to understand the heartbeat of our land and what it takes for its treasures to thrive. Our Environmental Manager, Kataraina and her team, Izaiah Kiel and Kyle Kiel, are driven by a passion for protecting the long-tailed pekapeka.
January 14, 2024