Join our first wānanga hauora and help shape the future of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki health and wellbeing.

Following the success of our pilot programme, this is an opportunity for the first 30 Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki members to be part of our first official eight-week beginner online Reo & Tikanga Programme!

The 2023/24 Raumati issue of Te Huru-Manu has landed!

Come and gather for our seventh Reo and Tikanga wānanga, to be held at Umupuia marae.

E te rau o tai, tahuri mai ō kanohi, areare mai rā ō taringa ki te karanga o te koekoeā e korihi atu nei. Calling all our uri o Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki!!! This is an opportunity for 20 Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki members to be part of a six-week basic online Reo & Tikanga pilot programme. WHEN: Wednesday evenings, 6pm – 8pm Start date: Wednesday 15 th November 2023 (next week) End date: Wednesday 20 th December 2023 WHAT WILL BE COVERED: Pronunciation, basic grammar and sentence structures, karakia, karanga/pao, whaikōrero & mihi, waiata & haka, kawa and tikanga o te marae. NOTE: This course is for iwi members who are beginners or who are already familiar with some simple Māori kupu and phrases, and want to improve or deepen their understanding of Te Reo me ngā Tikanga. If you've already completed a Level 4 programme or Takiura, please leave space for others. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY: You must be a registered Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki iwi member. You must be at least 18 years old. You must have access to a digital device (e.g. a computer, laptop, or smartphone), a stable internet connection, and a commitment to attend all online classes. LIMITED SPACES: Unfortunately we only have 20 spaces available – so it will be first in, first served. You will receive a response by 6pm, Monday 13 th November to let you know if your application has been successful. This is a pilot programme and the intention is for this pilot to inform future programmes. If we receive your application after the 20 spaces for the pilot have been filled, we will hold on to your application details and contact you next year if we are able to secure funding to roll more of these programmes out. HOW TO APPLY: Fill in the form at the link below: