Nau Mai Haere Mai Ki Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa
The role of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa is to support the aspirations of the iwi and its long-term vision.
Te Ara Poutama
The principles that guide us.
Our guiding principles ensure that every step we take is aligned with our values. They are not simply suggestions, but the unwavering framework within which we operate - helping us nurture a future that honours our past and uplifts our people.
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Manaakitanga
Caring for each other
The principle of manaakitanga represents our shared obligations to care for one another, with particular emphasis on caring for our youth and our elders.
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Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship for future generations
The principle of kaitiakitanga represents our obligations to protect our culture, our environment, our resources and our people today and for future generations, in accordance with our cultural practices.
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Ngāti Awatanga
Our language and culture.
The principle of Ngāti Awatanga represents our responsibilities to uphold and protect our language and culture – which derive from our shared ancestry – as the cornerstone of our unique identity.
Latest News
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Charter Review: Have your say
The Charter Review is an opportunity for you to have your say on how the Rūnanga should function to best meet your aspirations for whānau, hapū and iwi.
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Subscribe to our pānui!
Hakiharatua is our first e-Pānui, an initiative created to increase connections with our Ngāti Awa uri, and build stronger communication and transparency.
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Matariki e ara e!
Waitangi Black and Kataraina Monika sit down with Maria at Tumeke FM last week to kōrero about the up & coming event, and to share their thoughts on what Matariki means to them.
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Amohaere Tangitū awarded Order of Merit
Whaea Amohaere, Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Maniapoto, spent 36 years of her career in the health sector advocating for cultural awareness and safety.
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“He manu hou ahau, he pī ka rere.”
I am a new bird, a fledging that has just learnt to fly.
— Te Mautaranui
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4-10 Louvain Street,
PO Box 76
Whakatāne 3158
0800 464 284
07 307 0760
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