Get ready! It’s time for some friendly competition, heaps of laughs, and all-around good vibes at our Wairewa Games Day!

Sunday 1st March

10am

Wairewa Marae

Come along for a fun filled day of relays, challenges, and team games for all ages - from tamariki to kaumātua! Bring the energy, whanaungatanga, and team spirit (plus your loudest cheer voice). There’ll be kai, prizes, and plenty of laughs, so bring the whānau and let’s make it an unforgettable way to start the new year on our whenua!

This hui will help ensure everyone feels fully informed ahead of any decision or motion to approve at the February Rūnanga hui.

We’re hosting two hui to kōrero through our Wairewa Constitution. These sessions are an opportunity for whānau to learn more, ask questions, and share your whakaaro. All whānau are welcome — come along and be part of shaping our future.

Please RSVP for logistics purposes.

As part of maintaining strong relationships with our whānau, Ngāi Tahu Holdings are visiting each of our Papatipu Rūnanga to share updates and insights on how our businesses are going and to listen to whānau feedback. Wairewa will be hosting a dinner for Warwick Tauwhare George (the Chair of Ngāi Tahu Holdings) and Todd Moyle (the CE of Ngāi Tahu Holdings). This is a relaxed event that will be focused on building our understanding and awareness about Ngāi Tahu Holdings.

Wedmesday 28th January 2026
6pm-8pm
Wairewa Tari - 501 Tuam Street

If you are keen on attending, please contact SJ by 20th January for catering purposes.

Get ready! It’s time for some friendly competition, heaps of laughs, and all-around good vibes at our Wairewa Games Day!

Sunday 18th January

10am

Wairewa Marae

Come along for a fun filled day of relays, challenges, and team games for all ages - from tamariki to kaumātua! Bring the energy, whanaungatanga, and team spirit (plus your loudest cheer voice). There’ll be kai, prizes, and plenty of laughs, so bring the whānau and let’s make it an unforgettable way to start the new year on our whenua!

We’re hosting two hui to kōrero through our Wairewa Constitution. These sessions are an opportunity for whānau to learn more, ask questions, and share your whakaaro. All whānau are welcome — come along and be part of shaping our future.

Please RSVP for logistics purposes.

Kaumātua mā! It’s that special time of year again! Join us for an evening of kai, kōrero and plenty of katakata as we celebrate the festive season! 🎅🏽

Friday 12th December

Whare Noi - 501 Tuam Street

5.30pm-9pm

Come dressed in your best Christmas-themed outfit, and doing forget to bring along a $20 secret santa gift to join in the fun!

RSVP with SJ 022 085 2953

Get ready for some summer time fun in the sun! ☀️ We’re celebrating the end of the year with a splash, and tamariki mā, you’re invited!

Sunday 30th November

Waltham Pool - 30 Waltham Road

11.30am-2.30pm

 RSVP with SJ - 022 085 2953 or

Sarah-Jane.Terekia@ngaitahu.iwi.nz by 23rd November

Our Projects Hui are a great way to learn about the different kaupapa happening across Wairewa. Come along to hear updates, share ideas, and see how you can be part of the mahi that’s shaping our future together.

🌱 Whānau Planting Day – Te Kahu o te Kaio / Tautoru Mautai 🌱

Come join us for a day of whanaungatanga and planting on our whenua. Together we’ll continue the mahi of restoring and caring for Te Kaio, while strengthening our connections to the whenua, taiao, and each other.

📅 Saturday 20 September 2025
⏰ 10.00am – 2.30pm
📍 Te Kaio Farm (Te Oka Bay Road), ceremonial site

Hit the link below to register! We’ll be sending further details closer to the time.

Director elections Meeting to appoint three directors to Wairewa Limited

The Executive of Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated Society wishes to provide its members with notice of a Director Elections Meeting to be held on Wednesday 27th August 2025, 6.00pm  at the Wairewa Office - 501 Tuam Street, Christchurch.

 Nominations for this appointment are called for and close at 4pm Thursday 21st August 2025.

 All nominations must be made in writing and the nominees must:

• Be a Full Member and 18 years of age and over;

• Have attended at least four rūnanga meetings over the past 12 months prior to the meeting held on Sunday 29th June 2025

Authorised by Jaleesa Panirau, Wairewa Rūnanga Inc. Soc. Chair

Join us at Wairewa Marae for a Cultural Heritage Wānanga as we kōrero about our special wāhi taoka at Te Kaio.

Over the past few months, storms have impacted the site, and archaeologists, experts, and whānau are coming together to discuss the history, the taoka, and the future of Te Kaio.

There’ll be presentations from archaeologists, curators and cultural heritage experts, and a chance to see taoka and materials brought from Otago.

This is a special opportunity for whānau to connect, share whakaaro, and help guide our next steps for wāhi taoka.

 Friday 22nd August
Wairewa Marae
3pm Pōwhiri - Please arrive atleast 20mins prior!

This session we will have updates and kōrero on/from the following

• The constitution

• TRoNT with Charisma & SJ

• Mana Whenua Mana Moana Japan Haerenga

Tamaiti Healthy Homes
(Mana Tangata Hauora Series)

Nau mai, tauti mai e te whānau!

Come along to an info evening where you’ll learn easy tips to help keep your whare warm, dry and safe for your whānau this winter. Bring the whānau, enjoy some kai, take home practical ideas, and go in the draw to win one of our awesome giveaways!

Thursday 24th July,
6.00pm-7.30pm
501 Tuam Street, Phillipstown

We have Te Puawaitanga coming in with Flu and Boostrix Immunisations as part of our hauora series, on Friday 13th June & Friday 18th July. No need for an appointment, just come along!

We have another fitness and massage session coming up! Come along for some light exercise, a massage and a kai at the Wairewa tari!

Friday 18th July
10am-12pm
501 Tuam Street

 RSVP with SJ on 0220852953