Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara

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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!

Recent News

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Hinengāwari Weavers

Hinengāwari Weavers was developed after the successful delivery of wānanga toi in 2019-2020 sponsored by Creative NZ. The wānanga were held face to face, in home and individual tutoring. Four mediums waiata, 3d art, taonga puoro & raranga were delivered to the descendants of Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tūara. Hinengāwari, one of our kaitiaki from our lands would protect and guide us through this kaupapa. The completion of this kauapapa was celebrated at an exhibition held at Flux Gallery, Pukuatua Street Rotorua.

June 10, 2023

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Horoirangi

On 4 June 2022 the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga brought our taonga (Horoirangi and 3 toki) to Kearoa Marae.

Horoirangi is an atua wahine, a revered kaitiaki of Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara. Her care ensured the fertility and protection of the lands around the ancient pa Te Whetengu, at Tihi-o-Tonga.

June 4, 2023

AGM

Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara History Wānanga 2021

July 3, 2022