Rāmere 27 Poutū-te-rangi 2026 | Friday 27 March 2026

The following information is in this pānui:



This section in our pānui "Whakanuia"

is to celebrate and recognise the mahi and achievements of our whānau – he uri o Tamaterā.

Got something special to celebrate?

Share your whānau’s mahi, achievements, or milestones with us by emailing admin@tamatera.iwi.nz.

2026 Hauraki Games Winners

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa i whai wāhi mai ki te Hauraki Games 2026 – he rā whakahirahira i whakakotahi i ngā marae, ngā whānau me ngā hapū puta noa i te rohe. I tino kitea te kaha o te kotahitanga, te manawanui me te wairua o te whakataetae.

He mihi whakanuia ki ngā toa o tēnei tau:

• Toa Whakaihuwaka – Kerepeehi Marae
  
  
• He Manawanui Award – Tapu Āriki Pā
  
  
• Henry Wickliffe Trophy – Taharua Marae
  
  
• Softball Winners – Makomako Marae
  
  
• Tamariki Games Winner – Karaka Pā
  
  
• Bowls Winner – Mātai Whetū Marae
  
  
• Tapu Ariki Winner – Manaia Marae
  
  
• Tug of War Winner – Hikutaia Marae
  
  
• Euchre Winner – Te Papakāinga o Koputauaki
  
  
• Netball Winner – Taharua Marae
  

To check out photos of the winners and the event click the button below.

Heoi anō, ko te tino toa ko te katoa o Hauraki, nā te kaha o te tautoko me te whai wāhi mai.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa – ka kite anō tātou ā tōna wā.

Oranga Rangatahi

Mātangireia - Hauraki Games Roadshow

We joined the Hauraki Games 2026 at Paeroa, where we hosted a dedicated rangatahi tent. Whānau connected with our kaimahi, learned more about the upcoming Mātangireia Wānanga Rangatahi, and took part in a range of fun, interactive activities.

Matangireia Wānanga Rangatahi – Registrations Open

Registrations are now open for our first Matangireia Wānanga Rangatahi, happening from 7–10 April 2026 at Manaia Marae.

This wānanga is open to all uri of Hauraki and will be a powerful space for connection, growth, and identity. Rangatahi can look forward to a range of experiences including workshops around Hauora and wellbeing, mau rākau, Taiao and Kaitiakitanga, and a workshop dedicated to our Kaupapa Matua “Tuākiritanga”. 

Our ohu whakahaere are excited to kick start this collaboration with our rangatahi, spaces are limited, so we encourage registrations to come through as soon as possible.

Register here: Mātangireia Wānanga Rangatahi 

Blake Young Explorers – Limited Spaces Available

We have 4 spaces left for the Blake Young Explorers programme, taking place Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 April, at Whangateau Holiday Park.

This opportunity is open to rangatahi aged 11–12 years old, offering a unique and memorable experience focused on exploration around our Taiao, learning new skills in the outdoors, and personal development.

Get in quick to secure one of the final spots!

Register here: https://forms.gle/ojxKPLJjPdkZCGZV7 

Oranga Taiao

Pou Rāhui Activation – Splore Festival, Tapapakanga

Our Ngāti Tamaterā Mātai Moana team was proud to be present at Splore Festival, held at Tapapakanga and hosted by Ngāti Pāoa and Ngāti Whanaunga, where we delivered a focused activation to share our kaupapa with the wider community. The festival provided a unique platform to connect kanohi ki te kanohi, introduce our taiohi, and bring visibility to the mahi being carried out across our rohe.

Our team presented an overview of the Pou Rāhui project, highlighting the role of rangatahi in leading and supporting restoration efforts across both whenua and moana. Through kōrero and engagement, we shared the breadth of our work and the importance of building capability within our people to sustain this kaupapa into the future.

A key focus of our kōrero was the restoration of taonga species. We spoke to our kūtai restoration efforts at Te Mata and Tapu, alongside our involvement in pāua restoration and kina barren clearing across Tīkapa Moana and Te Moananui-a-Toi. Our mahi extends to supporting efforts to control caulerpa around Waiheke in tautoko of Ngāti Pāoa, as well as ongoing restoration work in Ahuahu, Tairua, and surrounding islands.

The strong turnout and engagement from festival-goers reflected a growing awareness and support for iwi-led marine restoration. Moments of connection, shared learning, and whakawhanaungatanga reinforced the importance of bringing this kaupapa into spaces where our people gather.

We acknowledge all those who took the time to kōrero with our team, support our taiohi, and stand alongside the vision of restoring the mauri of our moana.

Mauri ora. 

Caulerpa Recon Dive – Paritū to Fletcher Bay, Coromandel

Ngāti Tamaterā Pou Rāhui recently undertook a series of reconnaissance dives & scouting activities across the far northern Coromandel, focusing on Paritū, Goat Bay, and Fletcher Bay. Paritū has previously shown the presence of caulerpa, and this trip aimed to revisit and assess current conditions while capturing updated visual records to inform our next steps.

Marutūāhu Skipper led underwater video reconnaissance across key sites, documenting conditions, habitat changes, and indicators of species presence—particularly caulerpa—providing valuable insights to inform ongoing monitoring and future dive and restoration planning. Onshore, Kauri O’Brien supported with site-based kōrero focused on identifying caulerpa, tracking environmental shifts, and maintaining vigilance around invasive species, while Ngākomā Conner brought grounding and leadership that reinforces our commitment to rangatahi development and intergenerational knowledge within the Pou Rāhui space.

This recon forms part of our wider commitment to active kaitiakitanga, linking observation, monitoring, and response across our rohe. It also reinforces the importance of maintaining strong relationships with those who continue to tautoko te rāhui. A hui will be convened in the near future to align our collective efforts and ensure we are moving forward together with clarity and purpose.

Tautoko te rāhui.

Oranga Ōhanga

Oranga Ōhanga Update – March 2026

Building Pathways for Whānau, Rangatahi and Enterprise

Our Oranga Ōhanga kaupapa continues to gain momentum as we move into 2026. The focus remains on strengthening the economic foundations of Ngāti Tamaterā through rangatahi development, business activation, and strategic partnerships.

Te Kūwaha o Ureia – Rangatahi Enterprise Pathway

Work continues to develop Te Kūwaha o Ureia as a supportive environment for rangatahi to explore enterprise, leadership and future employment opportunities.

This kaupapa aims to equip rangatahi with practical skills in business thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship while connecting them with iwi business leaders and mentors.

Through wānanga and hands-on activities, rangatahi are being encouraged to think creatively about how they can contribute to the economic future of our iwi and rohe.

We are currently in the midst of organising an open economic development engagement event, inviting whānau, our rangatahi, our local businesses, and our partners to an ecosystem wānanga at the marae - will provide more details shortly.

Ngā Pōito o te Kupenga - Business Mentorship

Through Ngā Pōito o te Kupenga, we are beginning to connect iwi business owners

 and emerging entrepreneurs through a business mentorship initiative.

This kaupapa will support:

• Knowledge sharing between experienced and emerging business owners
  
  
• Practical advice on business growth and development
  
  
• Strengthening the Ngāti Tamaterā business network
  
  

Mentorship will help build capability across our business community and support whānau who are exploring enterprise opportunities.

Ngā Pōito o te Kupenga

Business spotlight

Another initiative being developed is the Ngā Pōito o te Kupenga Business Spotlight,

which highlights iwi-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

This will:

• Celebrate the achievements of our iwi business community
  
  
• Increase visibility of Ngāti Tamaterā enterprises
  
  
• Encourage whānau to support iwi businesses
  
  

If you are a Ngāti Tamaterā business owner and would like to be featured or included in the Ngā Pōito o te Kupenga network, we encourage you to reach out - admin@tamatera.iwi.nz

Together, these initiatives are helping to strengthen our iwi business ecosystem and support whānau to participate in the growing economic opportunities across our rohe.

Business Spotlight

Manaaki Hair & Beauty

With over 16 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry, Liana decided it was time to  start making her own dream a reality. She opened Manaaki Hair and Beauty salon in Mangere Bridge and has been growing her business since December 2019.

Hair Services include Cut & Style, Colour, Treatments & Keratin, Highlights. 



To see more information and view their current promotions go to

  www.manaakihair.co.nz

Asset and Capability Mapping



Work continues behind the scenes to build a clearer understanding of our iwi assets, workforce capability, and enterprise potential. This work will support future investment decisions and ensure our economic development efforts are grounded in strong information and long-term planning.

National Engagement

Ngāti Tamaterā has also been present in national economic discussions through participation in iwi leadership and economic development forums. These spaces allow us to contribute whakaaro into national conversations while ensuring opportunities and insights flow back into our own iwi priorities, planning and initiatives.

Looking Ahead

Over the coming months, we will continue to focus on:



• Supporting rangatahi enterprise development
  
  
• Growing iwi business participation
  
  
• Strengthening procurement partnerships
  
  
• Building long-term economic resilience for future generations
  
  

Oranga Ōhanga is about creating sustainable pathways that support our whānau today while ensuring a strong economic foundation for our mokopuna tomorrow.

Haere tonu – together we build the future.

Oranga Whānau

Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust Iwi Membership Registrations

Kia ora e te whānau!

A friendly reminder to register with the Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust. By registering, you’ll:

• Have your say in trustee elections and voting on key kaupapa
• Access information, resources, and updates directly for whānau and marae
• Ensure your whakapapa is connected and recognised within the iwi register
• Be part of shaping the future of Ngāti Tamaterā through a strong collective voice

It only takes a few minutes to register – and your registration ensures you and your whānau can fully benefit from the mahi of the Trust.



Hauraki Games 2026

We were proud to be part of the Hauraki Games 2026, held in Paeroa, with over 2,500 whānau in attendance and 20 marae registered. The day kicked off with a powerful marae hīkoi around the stadium, setting the tone for a day grounded in kotahitanga, hauora, and whanaungatanga.

There was truly something for everyone, from Tapu Ariki and tamariki kēmu, touch, netball, bowls, tug of war and euchre, with strong participation across rangatahi, pakeke, kaumātua and kuia.

Our Ngāti Tamaterā team was kept busy throughout the day, engaging with whānau through iwi registrations and emergency management resilience surveys. Ngā mihi to everyone who stopped by and connected with us. Congratulations to our Grab and Go bag winners, Poroa Robson, Brendon Wilkinson, and Hira Papuni.

It was an incredibly ataahua day, reinforcing the importance of engaging with our whānau, marae, and hapū. We are excited to see the Hauraki Games continue as a bi-annual kaupapa and look forward to being part of it again.

We also look forward to reconnecting with you all at the Hauraki Festival later this year.

General Elections 2026 – Our Voice, Our Future

In 2026, Aotearoa heads to the polls on the 7th of November, and our voice matters.

General elections shape the decisions that affect our whānau every day: housing, education, environmental protection, employment, health, and the future of Te Tiriti partnerships. These policies influence funding for kura, support for rangatahi, protection of our taiao, and the wellbeing of our kaumātua.

Voting is more than ticking a box; it is a way to honour those who came before us and to shape the world our tamariki will inherit. Whether you are voting for the first time or have voted many times before, your participation strengthens our collective influence.

Make sure you are enrolled, informed, and ready.

When we vote, we show up for our whānau, our whenua, and our future.