Te Tāwharau o te Whakatōhea

24/06/2026

Have you ever thought about standing to represent your whānau hapū, iwi, voice?

The 2026 elections will appoint up to sixteen (16) trustees across General, Hapū, and Rangatahi representation seats.

Nominations are open in August 2026, with more information to be shared over the coming months around:

💚 Trustee roles

💚 Nominations

💚 Eligibility

💚 Voting

💚 Key election dates

If standing in the upcoming elections is something you may be interested in, now is also a good time to make sure your details are current and stay connected throughout the election process.

Update your details here:

https://maorime.tikios.co.nz/LogonWeb2.aspx?clid=aa039482-a12b-4edc-b49d-1c560e2a5065

Tū Ake Whakatōhea!

21/06/2026

🌿 This is Whakatōhea.
This month, we look to the horizon.
Inside this issue, you'll find updates on our upcoming 2026 Trustee Elections, the continued development of Te Puia o Whakaari, our Long-Term Plan, and the shared Vision and Purpose that will help guide the future of Whakatōhea.

We also celebrate the achievements of our people, acknowledge the leadership of Robert Edwards MNZM, share stories of kaitiakitanga in action through our Taiao team, and welcome the return of Tohekura 2026.These stories belong to all of us.

They reflect who we are, where we have come from, and the future we are building together. Read the full pānui here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4cee9a0209.html

Tū Ake Whakatōhea
We are united, connected and thriving.

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21/06/2026

Tēnei Paraikete 🥹

Don’t forget, if you’ve updated your details, you could be the new owner of this beautiful Ihirangi Mahana Blanket.

The process is simple, log in, check your details, update if needed and you're in the draw! Any pātai you have, drop them below and we will get back to you.

Update here: https://maorime.tikios.co.nz/LogonWeb2.aspx?clid=aa039482-a12b-4edc-b49d-1c560e2a5065

Tū Ake Whakatōhea!

19/06/2026

💚 Why are our upcoming Trustee Elections so important?

Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea Trustee Elections are more than just a process, they are an opportunity for whānau voices to be heard and represented.

The decisions made through this election will help shape the future direction of Whakatōhea for generations to come.

That’s why it’s important to make sure your details are correct and updated. One of the best ways to stay updated and vote is through your email, so e te whānau, if you’re one of those people with 4 email addresses (👀) ensure we have the correct one.

Check your details here:

https://maorime.tikios.co.nz/LogonWeb2.aspx?clid=aa039482-a12b-4edc-b49d-1c560e2a5065

Tū Ake Whakatōhea!

18/06/2026

Te reo Māori grows strongest when it is spoken at home.An immersion programme supporting whānau to reconnect with and strengthen their te reo Māori through the Te Atārangi learning approach.

Learn alongside whānau who are committed to growing their reo confidence and taking those learnings beyond the classroom and into the home, where te reo Māori can be heard, spoken and lived every day.

Together, we grow the speakers, teachers and champions of te reo within our own whānau and communities.

Register close July 22 | https://bit.ly/4vnPRzc

17/06/2026

Go in the draw to WIN! 💡

Whānau who update their details will go in the draw to win an Ihirangi Mahana Blanket from Awhi 💚

Inspired by Hiwa-i-te-Rangi, the whetū of hopes, aspirations, and new beginnings, this paraikete reflects looking ahead to the future, much like these upcoming elections and the opportunity for whānau voices to help shape the future direction of Whakatōhea.

Check your details here:https://maorime.tikios.co.nz/LogonWeb2.aspx?clid=aa039482-a12b-4edc-b49d-1c560e2a5065

Tū Ake Whakatōhea!

17/06/2026

Tohekura is not just for those who already speak the reo fluently.

It is for our kaumātua - who carry it in their bones

and long to hear it carried forward.

It is for our rangatahi - who are finding their way back to something that has always been theirs.

It is for our taura here - living far from the rohe but never far from who they are.

Our reo grows when we show up.

When we stumble together.

When we laugh together.

When we learn together.

There is a place for you at Tohekura.

There has always been.

📅 9–12 July

📍 Ngāti Ira - Ōpeke Marae

Places are limited — secure yours now.
https://www.whakatohea.co.nz/event-details/tohekura2026tickets

15/06/2026

🗓️ Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea Trustee Elections are coming later this year.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing important information to help whānau stay informed and prepared for the 2026 elections.

The first step? Make sure your details are up to date.

Updating your information helps ensure you receive important election updates, voting information, and key pānui throughout the election process.

As an extra mihi, whānau who update their details will go in the draw to win an Ihirangi Mahana Blanket from Awhi 💚

If you’re already registered to Whakatōhea, you can log in and update your details here:

https://maorime.tikios.co.nz/LogonWeb2.aspx?clid=aa039482-a12b-4edc-b49d-1c560e2a5065

Tū Ake Whakatōhea!

14/06/2026

Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamua.
Look back to move forward.
Over these past weeks,
we have shared something important with you.
A vision born from our tīpuna.
A plan shaped by your voices.
A commitment to a future
that is unmistakably, unapologetically Whakatōhea.
We have listened to your kōrero.
We have honoured your aspirations.
We have woven them into something
that will outlast all of us.
This is only the beginning.
Te Puia o Whakaari - he taonga mō ngā uri whakatipu.
A treasure for the generations to come.

11/06/2026

He kōrero tūturu tēnei. This is a plan grounded in truth.

Not built in boardrooms. Not written in language that keeps people out.

Built from the kōrero of our people from the dreams shared at hui, from the hopes carried quietly by whānau near and far.

Every voice that spoke is woven into this plan. Every aspiration shared has shaped where we are going.

This is what it looks like when an iwi takes its future into its own hands.

Te Puia o Whakaari — your kōrero, our commitment.