http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.tapuika.iwi.nz en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:52:02 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/161808/moko-marae-bookings-are-now-online/ ... Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:59:22 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post161808 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/159608/te-reo-maori--olympic-winter-games-glossary/ Head on over to reomaori.co.nz to download this free resource today.... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:31:57 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post159608 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/159607/waitangi-day-float--fun-day/ Kia Ora WhanauPull out all those floating devices whanau and come join in the fun down our awa of the Kaituna this Waitangi Day Friday 6 February.Starting from Ngāti Kuri with karakia at 10am and finishing at the Kaituna reserve. The float should take approximately 1hr 30mins. We ask that all children under 10yrs of age that are not confident swimmers please wear a life jacket for their safety. Parents the responsibility lies with you on this please.Lunch will be provided to all on the day alon... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:23:18 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post159607 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/159295/whanau-navigator-based-at-te-puke-high-school/ Please visit our Current Vacancies page for full details.... Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:21:55 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post159295 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/143091/taheke-8c-hydro-electric-scheme-proposal--tia-response/ Kia ora tātou,Please see our update on the Taiao page for Tapuika Iwi Authority's position and a timeline of events and hui regarding the Taheke 8C Hydro-Electric Scheme kaupapa.... Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:22:27 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post143091 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/141559/ministry-of-education-mana-whenua-teaching-grants-2025/ Applications are open to Tapuika tribal members 18 years and over currently undertaking full-time study towards tertiary, vocational or trade training qualifications in Teaching – Māori Medium at a New Zealand University, Polytechnic or Wānanga.Criteria & Application ProcessTo be eligible applicants must be enrolled on the Tapuika Iwi Register.Applicants’ commitment and contribution to Tapuika development an advantage.Applications must provide evidence of acceptance for full-time study... Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:28:02 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post141559 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/141060/notice-of-annual-general-meeting-2025/ ... Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:25:02 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post141060 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/135383/timotimo-korero--hepetema-2024/ BOPRC have adopted Option 2 in the new Navigation Safety Bylaws. This means that designated swimming areas have been introduced, where watercraft must not exceed 5 knots.For more information please head to the BOPRC website.... Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post135383 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/131458/hapu-representative-trustee-elections-2024--results/ The Tapuika Iwi Authority & Tapuika Oranga Ake announce that there were single nominations for the following hapū:Ngāti Kurī – Pia CallaghanNgāti Moko – Hori AhomiroNgāti Tūheke – Jo’el KomeneAs there are single nominations for each of these hapū positions, those who have been nominated are deemed to have been duly elected for a term of 3 years starting 1 July 24 ending on 30 June 2027.Two nominations were received for the 1 available Ngāti Marukukere hapū seat.Votes were co... Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post131458 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/post/159272/matariki-ki-rangiuru-2024/ Will be held on Saturday 29 June 2024.Arrive from 5:00am onwards on the maunga – roughly 11km up Rangiuru Road (from Te Puke). We encourage whānau to carpool as there is limited parking space on the maunga. The gate will close promptly at 5:40am.Follow the traffic cones and traffic warden's instructions for parking – drive carefully as it may be slippery.Parents - Please keep your tamariki close and safe around the fire.Strictly NO phone use during the hautapu ceremony - Tapu.Torches t... Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tapuika.iwi.nz/blog/#post159272