Te Mātu - Hui-ā-Tau
On the weekend of 25-27 April 2025 the descendants of the Whakarewa will gather to celebrate in your homelands in Motueka. We would like all whānau whānui o Ngāti Rārua me Te Ātiawa ki Motueka to join us on this special weekend of reconnecting and learning.
The most important part of the weekend is the Hui-ā-Tau which will be held on Saturday 26 April starting at 9.00am. Please note the venue for the Hui-ā-Tau is Motueka High School Hall, Whakarewa Street.
This weekend includes time for whanaungatanga, a bus tour to sites of significance, or trip on the Waka Taurua (double hull).
This year our tamariki programme will include a Waka Taurua (double hull) trip for our tamariki aged 5 and over, during the Hui-ā-Tau. Tamariki under 5 program will be based at Te Mātu.
Hui-ā-Tau 2025
- Notice of Meeting, including the order of business - download here
- The Annual Report and draft minutes will be available to download soon.
As always, registration and accurate numbers are essential as we plan for meals, accommodation and travel. Please make sure to visit our event page to register for Te Mātu, or email info@nrait.co.nz.
Programme for the weekend:
Friday 25th April 2025
5.00pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Pōwhiri: Every year we look forward to seeing whānau returning to their ancestral homelands in Motueka
The pōwhiri ceremony will include kawe mate, the spiritual return of whānau who have passed away. Those who have a kawe mate, please contact the office info@nrait.co.nz
6.00pm - Wharekai,Te Āwhina Marae
Kai o te pō
7.00pm - Turangapeke, Te Āwhina Marae
Whakawhanaungatanga
Saturday 26th April 2025
8.15am: Motueka High School Hall, Whakarewa Street
Register your attendance for the Hui-ā-Tau
9.00am - 12.00pm
Hui-ā-Tau | Annual General Meeting
The most important part of our weekend. Have your say to ensure your whānau is represented and connect with the business activity of the Trust.
9.00am- 12.00pm: Tamariki Programme
Under 5's - Te Whare Taikura o Te Mātu, High School.
Over 5's - Travel to Kaiteretere Beach to participate in Waka Kōrero program on the Waka Taurua (double hull). Return to Motueka High School to join your whānau.
12.30 - 4.00pm (light lunch will be provided):
Option One - Bus trip to visit sites of significance.
Option Two - Travel to Kaiteretere Beach to participate in Waka Kōrero program on the Waka Taurua (double hull).
5.00pm - Walk the pathway (Te Āwhina Marae) and Te Īnoi
6.00pm - Hākari - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae
7.00pm - Reflections / Future Development Kōrero - Te Āwhina Marae
8.00pm - Waiata - Te Āwhina Marae
Sunday 27th April 2025
7.30am - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae
Parakuihi
8.30am - Bus to depart for Whakarewa Boy's Home
9.00am - Whakarewa Boy's Home - Karakia Service / Kōhatu Ceremony
11.30am - Kai Whakanoa - Whakarewa Boy's Home
1.00pm - Bus to depart for Te Āwhina Marae
1.30pm - Poroporoaki, Te Āwhina Marae