Te Nehenehenui

14/06/2026

He Kura Mātauranga🌱

Registrations close apōpō, June 16, 2026e te whānau 🌟

Make sure to head along to the He Kura Mātauranga FB page for more information and follow the details to secure your spot!

12/06/2026

Kia Ora katoa!

Registrations are open for He Kura Mātauranga! This a wānanga series supported by Te Nehenehenui for aspiring kai-kōrero and kai-karanga in Maniapoto🌱

For more information see the post below via the He Kura Mātauranga FB page or contact [email protected]

Faculty: Kawe Roes, Te Whainoa Te Wiata, Katarina Turu-Heretaunga, and Natari Emery.

➡️To register follow the details in the post Registrations close on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

➡️Click the link below, upload your marae support letter, and upload a quick 1–3 min video that introduces yourself and your heart for your marae.

🔗 https://forms.gle/uprJpX9y4UPR2Xqd7

🌿 E karanga ana ki ngā kaikōrero me ngā kaikaranga o āpōpō o roto i Te Rohe Pōtae! 🌿

Kua PUARE ngā rēhitatanga mō te hōtaka nei, mō ‘He Kura Mātauranga 2026’.

Ko te whāinga o ēnei wānanga, he tautoko i tō tātou iwi. He whakapiki i te taha ki ngā tūmanako me te whakamana i te tangata, kia tika ai te huarahi ki te paepae. Mehemea, kei te kāinga koe e noho ana, e hiahia ana rānei ki te tautoko i tō iwi i runga i te marae—ahakoa, he hui ora, he hui mate rānei—māu tonu tēnei.

📅 NGĀ TAIPITOPITO:
• Āhea: Tū ai ngā wānanga e 6 mai i te Hūrae ki te Hakihea, 2026.
• Te raupapa: E 2 haora hei whakarite mō runga ipurangi + me te 3 rā mō te tae ā-tinana (Rāapa ki te Rāmere).
• Kei hea: Ka huri haere te noho ki Waipapa, Oparure, Te Kūiti Pā, me Mangapēhi.
• Ngā Kaiako: Kawe Roes, Te Whainoa Te Wiata, Katarina Turu-Heretaunga, me Natari Emery.

📝 ME PĒWHEA E RĒHITA:
Pāwhiritia te hononga e whai ake nei, tīkina tō reta tautoko nā tō marae, me te tuku hoki i tētahi ataata poto (1–3 meneti) hei whakataki i a koe me tō ngākaunui ki tō marae.

⚠️ RĀ AUKATI: Tūrei, 16 o Pipiri, 2026.
🔗 https://forms.gle/uprJpX9y4UPR2Xqd7

🌿 Calling our future kaikōrero and kaikaranga of Te Rohe Pōtae! 🌿

Registrations are officially OPEN for He Kura Mātauranga 2026.

For more information head to the He Kura Mātauranga FB Page HERE or contact [email protected]

This wānanga series is all about backing our people, building real confidence, and creating a clear pathway straight to the paepae. If you live locally, or you’re ready to give your service back to your marae for both hui ora and hui mate, this is for you.

📅 THE DETAILS:
• When: 6 wānanga running July – December 2026.
• Format: 2-hour online prep + 3-day physical noho (Wed–Fri).
• Where: Rotating across Waipapa, Oparure, Te Kūiti Pā, and Mangapēhi.
• Faculty: Kawe Roes, Te Whainoa Te Wiata, Katarina Turu-Heretaunga, and Natari Emery.

📝 HOW TO REGISTER:
Click the link below, upload your marae support letter, and upload a quick 1–3 min video that introduces yourself and your heart for your marae.

⚠️ CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
🔗 https://forms.gle/uprJpX9y4UPR2Xqd7

11/06/2026

➡Where are we off to next?

Kia Ora koutou, the last of the NZ locations for our Trust Deed Engagement roadshow are scheduled for next week!

We will be sharing the Australian venues once they are finalized in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for more updates!

📍Rotorua -
June 16, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1000 Eruera St

📍Nelson -
June 17, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
66 Trafalgar St

📍Christchurch -
June 18, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
49 Salisbury St

Check out our FB event pages or head to our website for more information - tenehenehenui.iwi.nz

10/06/2026

🍃IWI RELEASE - Te Nehenehenui responds to Environment Court decision on Waikato Regional Plan Change 1

Te Nehenehenui acknowledges the release of the final Environment Court decision on the Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 (PC1), a significant milestone in a process that has spanned more than a decade.

Te Nehenehenui Chair, Peter Douglas, says Te Nehenehenui also recognises the contribution of those across the rohe who dedicated many years to advancing Maniapoto interests throughout the PC1 process.

Read our full iwi response on our website HERE: https://tenehenehenui.iwi.nz/public-release-river-iwi-welcome-landmark-decision-on-plan-change-1-pc1/

09/06/2026

📣Vertical Horizons Certificate in Construction Pre-Trade (High Work – Level 3)

Te Nehenehenui is excited to announce our upcoming August cohort for our Certificate in Construction Pre-Trade (High Work – Level 3) Programme in partnership with Vertical Horizonz NZ.

This program is a great opportunity for registered Maniapoto iwi members who want to gain experience in the area of Construction Pre-Trade (High Work – Level 3), FREE, whilst learning in an engaging and hands-on environment with facilitators who want to see those in the course thrive!

If you are interested and meet the criteria, register via the link, and we’ll be in touch!
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.monday.com/forms/d07d0010e4029efc7328c9e1b81ba7c2?r=apse2

Includes;
✅12 days Face-to-face learning - (Registered Participants must have their own transport to VHNZ Kirikiriroa).
✅338 hours of work experience - This is a requirement for completing the programme.
✅Fully funded
*Each learner is responsible for arranging their work placement and completing the required hours across the designated fields.

Programme Duration: 12 Weeks full-time (At least 2 sessions to be held in Te Kūiti)
Starts: Monday, 3 August 2026
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 17 Brent Greig Lane, Burbush, Hamilton 3200

09/06/2026

📣Public Release - River Iwi Welcome Landmark Decision as a Critical Step in Restoring the Waikato and Waipā Rivers 🌊

River Iwi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato, Maniapoto, Raukawa, and Te Arawa River Iwi — welcome the release of the Environment Court’s final decision on Plan Change 1 (PC1), describing it as a significant and long-awaited milestone in the intergenerational restoration and protection of the Waikato and Waipā River catchments.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:b4d97a25-c0e4-4ef2-9ba3-f206339d5b89

Read Full Release Here: https://tenehenehenui.iwi.nz/panui/

08/06/2026

Nau mai ngā whakaaro! Nau mai ngā kōrero. Nau mai, haere mai.

Tune in to tonights live stream here!

07/06/2026

➡Coming up next on our roadshow...

We kickstart our out-of-rohe locations in 📍Kirikiriroa, Hamilton, this evening from 6:00PM at the Distinction Hotel. If you can't make it in person, kei te pai, we will be livestreaming this hui!

Following Hamilton, we're heading to 📍Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, on Tuesday, followed straight after by 📍Te Whanganui-ā-tara, Wellington, on Wednesday.

Stay tuned for the final locations in Aotearoa and our updated Australia venues coming soon!

Nau mai ngā kōrero, nau mai ngā whakaaro 🍃

07/06/2026

We've now wrapped up all of our roadshow hui within the rohe, hearing directly from whānau about what matters most to them.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared whakaaro, asked questions and helped shape the discussion.

Next, we're heading out to connect with those living outside our rohe to hear their perspectives and ensure their voices are part of the journey too, starting with Kirikiriroa tonight!

Nau mai ngā kōrero, nau mai ngā whakaaro ✨

04/06/2026

Captured some scenes at Te Kūiti pā on Tuesday night. 📸

This is the energy we need.

Tomorrow we’re in Taumarunui. If you’re keen, come down and have your say. Bring your thoughts.

Kua tae te wā.

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