Karanga Pākura
The Karanga Pākura is a call to action with the goal of cultivating a stronger iwi voice, bringing attention to significant iwi kaupapa, and activating Rongowhakaata uri to take collective action.
Wānanga - ā - Iwi
The Wānanga-a-Iwi was held on 23rd March 2024, our haerenga led us through the heart of our rohe, from Taurangakoau to Pākirikiri, Ōtipi, and finally Rongokako-Pouawa.
Seeking New Iwi Trustee
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust are seeking new nominations from iwi members to fill our vacant iwi elected trustee role, following Adrian Mihaka’s exit in 2023.
From Manutuke to Te Reinga
This opportunity for whakawhanaungatanga, enabled Rongowhakaata to reconnect with this part of our rohe, not often seen, including Waerenga o Kuri.
Rongowhakaata Taiao Team: Te Ngahuru Tikotikoiere
The team elevates environmental and indigenous leadership by utilising traditional knowledge alongside modern science for the regeneration, and preservation of ecosystems across key sites of cultural & historical significance.
Rautaki reo
Our Reo Strategy aims to reverse the effects of colonisation by re-affirming Rongowhakaata identity through the culture and practices of language revitalisation.
Te ahunga mai o te kūmura
We are pleased to present this video presentation of Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's Annual Review, as an opportunity to reflect on the challenges, achievements and growth over 2022-2023
Rongowhakaata Iwi Assets Tour
This tour provided whānau with the opportunity to explore these significant sites, reconnect with the whenua, and pose questions. Throughout the tour, we shared traditional narratives associated with these locations.
Te Pūtunga o te Hinu
Te Pūtunga o te Hinu’ literally means the oozing of fat. This line is taken from the iconic ancestral lullaby ‘Pōpō’. A Tūranga song about nourishment, succession, and identity.
Native Garden Nursery
The Native Garden Nursery at Makaraka has recently been purchased by Rongowhakaata. This acquisition is a step towards restoring Rongowhakaata vitality to Tūranga places, people and toi.