The Wānanga-a-Iwi was held on 23rd March 2024, our haerenga led us through the heart of our rohe, from Taurangakoau to Pākirikiri, Ōtipi, and finally Rongokako-Pouawa.

As part of our review process we have identified a need to diversify our offers to engage more whānau. These begin with our Kura Pō delivery with three levels of Kura Pō offered. A new learning block will begin on Monday 8 April 2024. Zoom opens from 6.30pm, register today!

Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust are seeking new nominations from iwi members to fill our vacant iwi elected trustee role, following Adrian Mihaka’s exit in 2023.

This opportunity for whakawhanaungatanga, enabled Rongowhakaata to reconnect with this part of our rohe, not often seen, including Waerenga o Kuri.

The team elevates environmental and indigenous leadership by utilising traditional knowledge alongside modern science for the regeneration, and preservation of ecosystems across key sites of cultural & historical significance.

Our Reo Strategy aims to reverse the effects of colonisation by re-affirming Rongowhakaata identity through the culture and practices of language revitalisation.

We are pleased to present this video presentation of Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's Annual Review, as an opportunity to reflect on the challenges, achievements and growth over 2022-2023

This tour provided whānau with the opportunity to explore these significant sites, reconnect with the whenua, and pose questions. Throughout the tour, we shared traditional narratives associated with these locations.

Te Pūtunga o te Hinu’ literally means the oozing of fat. This line is taken from the iconic ancestral lullaby ‘Pōpō’. A Tūranga song about nourishment, succession, and identity.

The Native Garden Nursery at Makaraka has recently been purchased by Rongowhakaata. This acquisition is a step towards restoring Rongowhakaata vitality to Tūranga places, people and toi.