Te Kaawai Rehe

Te Kaawai Rehe champions initiatives that empower Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi uri to realise their individual and collective aspirations. Our focus is on creating pathways for every generation – from tamariki to rangatahi, pahake to kaumaatua – so that all uri can thrive while staying grounded in our identity as Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi. We also uphold the role of our marae, supporting and encouraging them to lead initiatives for the benefit of their people, with the backing of Te Kaahui o Rauru.

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Through Te Kaawai Rehe we:

 

Provide education and learning support

• He Pikinga Poupou Education Grants help uri to access learning opportunities and pursue higher education, strengthening the knowledge base of our iwi for future generations.

• Workshops and waananga are offered across the rohe to upskill uri in areas such as leadership, governance, cultural practice, and practical life skills.

 

Nurture rangatahi and tamariki

• Te Tipuranga invests in the leadership and personal development of rangatahi, preparing them to take on future roles within their whaanau, hapuu, marae and iwi.

• Programmes such as Nanni Camp for tamariki that promote connections to reo, tikanga, and te taiao, ensuring that the youngest members of our iwi grow up with a strong sense of belonging.

 

Celebrate and support kaumaatua

• Our Kaahui Kaumaatua will provide kaumaatua-focused activities that will strengthen intergenerational bonds, promote wellness and acknowledge the mana of those who continue to uphold our iwi identity.

 

Create spaces of connection and belonging

• Through waananga, cultural events, and community gatherings, we provide opportunities for uri to engage with their marae, strengthen their identity, and contribute to iwi development.

 

At its heart, Te Kaawai Rehe exists to uplift the hauoratanga of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi. Every initiative, whether aimed at tamariki, rangatahi, pahake, or kaumaatua, builds on our collective aspiration to ensure that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi continues to flourish and grow.