Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira

📣 Takapūwāhia Village Planning Committee Hui

Kia ora koutou, we’re bringing the Takapūwāhia Village Planning Committee back together to revisit and refresh our kaupapa from the Village Strategy (2014).

Join us as we kōrero about past mahi, future projects, and new ideas to support our hapori moving forward.

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau — we’d love to have you involved.

💻 Join online via Microsoft Teams:

🗓️Wednesday 24 June | 12pm–1pm

👉🏼Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/43702174475896?p=M0w84j1Ocap024XJGo

Meeting ID: 437 021 744 758 96
Passcode: YG3jR7qQ

🗓️Thursday 25 June | 5pm–6pm

👉🏼Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46848365280640?p=3w0BiQe9fMDhANzr4O

Meeting ID: 468 483 652 806 40
Passcode: 2Le3wW6j

✨ Ngāti Toa rangatahi excels through sport, culture and education

At just 15 years old, Hikareia Tepania-Stephens is already balancing an impressive range of sporting, cultural and academic commitments.

A dedicated Waka Ama paddler since the age of six, Hikareia has had a standout 2026 season, earning the Kereopa Memorial Trophy, which recognises young paddlers who demonstrate initiative, perseverance, and courage.

Alongside his success on the water, Hikareia represents Manukura in rugby union and rugby league, remains strongly connected to his culture through kapa haka, and continues to demonstrate exceptional commitment, discipline, and determination across every aspect of his life.

Hikareia acknowledges the tautoko received through Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira sports grants, supporting him to represent his whānau and iwi with pride as he continues striving towards his goals.

E tama, me kaha tonu koe ki te whai i ngā mahi pai katoa, kia ū hoki ki ōu whāinga.

🔗To read the full pānui see here: www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/panui

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Kura Toa appoints founding Tumuaki

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Tumuaki, Callum Kātene, and the Establishment Board of Kura Toa are pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen O’Hare (Te Ātiawa ki Waiwhetū, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) as the founding Tumuaki of Kura Toa.

With over 30 years of educational leadership experience across Aotearoa and internationally, Kathleen brings deep expertise in school leadership and education system transformation.

Kathleen's appointment marks a significant milestone in the establishment of Kura Toa, a kura grounded in Ngāti Toa Rangatira values and committed to creating an innovative learning environment where identity, belonging, and achievement sit at the heart of learning.

Read the full kōrero here: https://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/panui/kura-toa-appoints-founding-tumuaki

✨ MATARIKI WHĀNAU PHOTOSHOOT ✨

We’re bringing back our much-loved whānau portraits this Matariki! 🌌📸

Get your whānau and create a special keepsake together at either Takapūwāhia or Hongoeka Marae. Whether it’s the whole crew, the grandparents, the mokopuna, or your little whānau unit - these portraits are all about celebrating connection, whakapapa, and togetherness during Matariki 💫

Thank you to everyone who booked a space. All spots are now taken :)

What a weekend at Haka Mai Regionals in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. With a record 13 roopu taking the stage, including three representing Ngāti Toa Rangatira, we couldn’t be prouder. Whānau tuned in from around Aotearoa and across the world to tautoko.

We acknowledge the leaders, performers, and the many people working behind the scenes whose dedication, and commitment made it all possible.

Congratulations to the roopu who earned their place at Te Matatini 2027. Your success reflects the strength, talent, and future of kapa haka across our rohe.

Ki ngā kaihaka katoa i tū ki te mura o te ahi, ko koutou ā runga! Ko te tino toa o te kaupapa nei ko te reo Māori ❤️🤍