Manukau Urban Māori Authority

09/06/2026

Today, we were overjoyed to welcome Māngere East Family Services for a bit of a wānanga with our social service teams at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae.

Our pōhiri and discussions were attended by the brilliant tīma of ME Family Services Attendance Navigators, who aim to help our young ones re-engage with schools. Together with MUMA Whānau Ora, the two community services collaborated to find strategies to help youths under the age of sixteen increase and maintain their school attendance.

Both rōpu recognise the importance of our rangatahi having the opportunity to attend school and to create a reliable routine around education, and today's whakawhanaungatanga reflected that passion. Through this new hononga, we hope to create pathways that will uplift our whānau and their tamariki with the right support!

Ngā mihi maioha ki te Whānau o ME Family Services mō tā koutou taenga mai. Hari ana te wairua i te kōkiritanga o te kaupapa nei. E tika ana te kōrero - nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi!

09/06/2026

Hari Huritau to Chris Awheto, our amazing kaiārahi at MUMA Whānau Ora! You’re another year young e hoa - nga mihi whakanui ki a koe on your special day! 🍰

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08/06/2026

E whakatata mai a Matariki, te tohu o te huringa tau i te āo Māori ✨ Matariki is right around the corner as we near te tau hou Māori, e hoa mā! Now is the time to expand our kete mātauranga on this kaupapa and learn more about what Matariki really means.

The rising of Matariki marks the new year in Aotearoa during the winter months. It is a time for remembering loved ones who have passed, for celebration and gathering, and for preparing for the coming year. During this period, many whānau will be gathering together to observe its return in the early hours of the morning.

Te Iwa o Matariki refers to the nine stars in the Matariki cluster: Matariki, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-a-rangi, Ururangi, Hiwa-i-te-rangi, and Pōhutukawa. Each whetū has its own unique role and significance, providing signs that forecast the success of the upcoming season.

In Te Āo Māori, Matariki is one of many names for the Pleiades cluster and its brightest star, Alcyone. The name Matariki is associated with the pūrākau of Tāwhirimātea, who, in his rage towards his siblings for separating their parents, Papatūānuku and Ranginui, removed his eyes and threw the crushed shards into the sky. Thus came the name, Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea, from which Matariki is derived.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

29/05/2026

Kātahi anō te whānau hātakēhi ko tēnei! We just can't decide who pulled off the funniest face in this one 😂😭

29/05/2026

Rounding off an ataahua week at the marae with Te Whānau o MUMA together again. The past few days highlighted a special time for whakawhanaungatanga among the MUMA departments, the funny and heartwarming kōrero shared, and the celebration and tautoko for one another 💕

He whānau tahi, he whānau kaha tātou!

27/05/2026

Te Whānau o MUMA together celebrate our young wahine toa, Samara! 🌸⭐ Kia pai tō haere, e hoa!

27/05/2026

It is with great pride that we congratulate Samara Kelly on her achievements and wish her farewell as she begins a new chapter in her life!

After an incredible five years of dedication and outstanding work with Te Whānau o MUMA, Samara is off to pursue new adventures and opportunities in the world. Throughout her time with us, Samara journeyed through a range of roles, bringing laughter and warmth wherever she went. From supporting the MUMA warehouse during the COVID-19 response, to working in Restorative Justice, before finally joining the team in MUMA Whānau Ora - this wahine toa has done it all.

We are grateful for the passion and energy she has brought to our kaupapa and thank her for her unwavering positivity and authenticity!

Kia pai ō haerenga, e hoa! Nau mai anō ki tō marae o Ngā Whare Waatea.
Neirā te mihi maioha ki a koe - Te Whānau o MUMA

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20/05/2026

Think you know about Matariki? Test yourself on the holiday facts, the hītori, and the tikanga behind Matariki on this Te Papa Quiz! We tried - and it was a real hoot 😂

Here's a teaser: 👇👇⭐
During which lunar period is the Matariki public holiday?
1. Korekore
2. Tangaroa
3. Rākaunui
4. Whiro

You’ve read our Matariki resources – now it’s time to test your knowledge!

20/05/2026

Shoutout of the week - Waatea School and ECC absolutely ATE this year for Pink Shirt Day 🌸💕 They heard the karanga and showed up in FULL SUPPORT for the kaupapa like the fabulous kaiako they are 💪💪

15/05/2026

Can we get a HEE HEE for Pink Shirt Day 🌸🌷

We’re jumping on the trend following our whanaunga at Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi and their mīharo kani 💕