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.

This session we’ll have:

• Solar Power with Manutahi

• Te Rōpūake Update

• Policies

Wednesday 30th September

5.30pm - 7pm

Wairewa Tari - 501 Tuam Street

Our annual Whānau Planting Day is back – and this year we’re heading to Te Kaio for something a little special.

Join us on Saturday 26th September as we work together to plant around 1,000 pīngao back into the dunes at Te Kaio. Pīngao is a taoka species, highly valued by our weavers, and plays an important role in binding and protecting our coastal dunes.

Alongside the planting, there’ll be an opportunity to hear more about Tautoru Mautai kaupapa, connect with the whenua, and for those interested, take a short hīkoi up Te Kaio Valley to learn more about pest control and the different stages of regeneration.

Saturday 26th September 2026
10.30am–2.00pm – please arrive by 10.15am
Te Kaio Bay (Tumbledown Bay)
Lunch and drinks provided

This is a whānau-friendly day for Wairewa Rūnanga and Orion whānau, our community partners and friends.

Please RSVP with the number attending in your group to help us plan for the day.

Registered attendees will receive final details, including the map and arrival information, on Thursday 24 September. We’ll also confirm any wet-weather changes at this time.

We’re starting our kapa haka practices back up again for Hui-ā-iwi 2026. All whānau welcome!

Wairewa Workshop - 501 Tuam Street, 5.30pm-7pm

Kaumātua mā! We’re heading to Ngāi Tahu Archives!

Friday 18th September

10am-2pm

NT Archives - 15 Harvard Ave, Wigram

Please RSVP with SJ - 022 085 2953

Details to come

We have a 1-day weaving wānanga for Wairewa whānau aged 10-30 years.

You’ll learn about harakeke, learn weaving techniques, and create your own pieces to take home!

Sunday 2nd August
10am - 4pm
Wairewa Tari - 501 Tuam St

Registrations close Friday 3rd July.

We’re starting our kapa haka practices back up again for Hui-ā-iwi 2026. All whānau welcome!

Wairewa Workshop - 501 Tuam Street, 5.30pm-7pm

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.

This session we’ll have:

• Tautoru Mautai with Tim McIntosh

• Wairewa Whakapapa with Jaleesa Panirau

Wednesday 29th July
5.30pm-7pm
Wairewa Tari - 501 Tuam Street

Spaces are limited - RSVP with SJ 022 085 2953

We’re starting our kapa haka practices back up again for Hui-ā-iwi 2026. All whānau welcome!

Wairewa Workshop - 501 Tuam Street, 5.30pm-7pm

Spaces are limited - RSVP with SJ 022 085 2953

We’re starting our kapa haka practices back up again for Hui-ā-iwi 2026. All whānau welcome!

Wairewa Workshop - 501 Tuam Street, 5.30pm-7pm

We’ll be discussing emergency plans and what is needed in a go bag. Come have a kōrero, and enjoy some coffee and cake. There’s also prizes to be won!

Friday 5th June
Wairewa Tari - 501 Tuam Street
10am

RSVP with SJ - 022 085 2953

We’re holding another hui to continue working though the proposed amendments to our constitution.

Wednesday 3rd June
6pm-8pm
Wairewa Tari, 501 Tuam St

We’re celebrating 25 years of Kotahi Mano Kāika with a Whānau KMK hui — a day to celebrate our reo, our tākata, and our shared journey.

 📆 Date: 30th May 2026
📍 Location: Ōrua Paeroa Campus, Ōtautahi

What’s happening:

• Whānau workshops

• Guest speakers

• Hōtaka tamariki / kids’ activities

• Kai, kōrero, and plenty of fun!

Bring the whole whānau and join us as we celebrate 25 years of strengthening and uplifting te reo Māori in our kāika.

Places are limited so please register your interest here: Te Rā Whakanui i a KMK! - Registration of Interest – Fill out form

Details for the upcoming kaumātua catch up!

Friday 22nd May
10am
Zone Bowling

RSVP with SJ! 022 085 2953

We’ll be holding a hui to discuss the proposed amendments to our Constitution.

Thursday 14 May
6pm-8pm
501 Tuam Street

This hui is an opportunity to go through the amendments together, and ensure everyone has a clear understanding of what’s being proposed ahead of any formal decisions.

Please note — this hui will focus on the amendments already submitted. No new amendments will be introduced or accepted at this hui.
RSVP HERE

We've got a hands-on Projects Hui all about seed saving!

Join us for a practical workshop with Harry & Merf, who will guide us through how to collect seeds for veges, prepare them for storage, and replant for future growing. This is a great chance to build knowledge and skills you can take home and use in your own māra.

 After our awesome reconnection weekend it was decided to form a Kaumātua Kāhui to tautoko pōwhiri, tangi and Rūnanga events....come and learn some waiata! We will also discuss Emergency preparedness, Winter wellness and our year ahead! We will plan until Xmas and everyone will leave with a plan/calendar.

Friday 24th April, 10am

Wairewa Tari - 501 Tuam Street

RSVP with SJ - 022 085 2953

 We're hosting the wrap-up hui for Mā te Haumaru o ngā puna wai o Rākaihautū online & at the Wairewa tari, following the postponement of the previous date.

Thursday 16th April
5.30pm - 8pm
Wairewa Tari / Online

This kaupapa brings together climate science and mātauranga Māori to better understand flood risk and strengthen water resilience in our takiwā - protecting our wai, our taonga species, and out future.

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

As part of the preparations for painting the inside of Mako (13th-16th April), we will be taking down the photos of our loved ones from the walls on Saturday 11th April.

We know these photos hold deep meaning for many of our whānau, so we wanted to open up the opportunity for any whānau who would like to be present during this process.

The photos will be carefully stored and returned once painting is complete.

Ngā mihi nui.