Te Hono o Ngā Waka

14/06/2026

Hokitika Food Drive is POSTPONED due to the possibility that rain could damage dry food donations. We will let you know the new date soon. Alternatively you are welcome to drop your donations to WestREAP, Westland District Library or Te Hono o Ngā Waka this week. Thank you Hokitika for your support!

02/06/2026

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FUNDRAISING EVENT on the trail next weekend!
Walk your dog for cancer. Tawhai is currently receiving treatment in Australia for Multiple Myeloma. Join this event to raise awareness and funds to support him and his whanau. There will be a walk on the trail followed by a sausage sizzle.
Dogs must be on leads. More details available at https://westcoastwildernesstrail.co.nz/general/events/
Donate to the cause at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/tawhai-and-lani-sperated-from-children-to-receive

16/04/2026

23/02/2026

Nau mai, haere mai! Best learning if you have neurodivergent tamariki and or neurodivergent yourself!

23/01/2026

Nau mai e te whānau, lets be ready for 7th Nov!

20/11/2025

Te Tai Poutini KAI PUKU and Poutini Waiora are excited to host the Bush to Belly event! 🦌🌿

Whether you're entering or simply keen to learn more about hunting and using game animals as a food source, this event is for you!

There will be some awesome guest speakers and demonstrations, (including Josh TeWhata showing how to breakdown and butcher a deer.)

Giveaways, tasty nibbles, and lots of animal game info. Bring the whole whānau!

Nau mai haere mai – come along have some fun!

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/17NuGGY17s/

14/11/2025

Come and join us for a fun day of Waka Ama, bbq and Kai……all welcome 🙂

15/09/2025

Nau Mai e te whānau!
Due to popular demand Paris is back at Te Tai O Poutini.
He will be at Te Kete on the 6th, 7th & 8th Oct.
Take this special opportunity to bring your ta moko dreams to life.

Appts are 1-2hrs
Cost $150 per hr
Payment plans are available.

Spaces are limited so get in quick!