Te Mātū - Hui-ā-Tau
Te Mātū 2026 - Trustee Elections
On the weekend of 17-19 April 2026 your whānau and the descendants of 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 18 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, the blessing of Te Whare Taikura o Te Maatu Whakairo and Hui-ā-Tau.
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 Maatu.
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Hui-ā-Tau 2026
- Notice of Meeting, including the order of business - download here
- The Annual Report - available here (members only)
- Minutes of the 2025 Hui-ā-Tau - available here (members only)
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 Mātū, or email info@nrait.co.nz.
Programme for the weekend:
Friday 17th April 2026
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 18th April 2026
8.15am - Motueka High School Hall, Whakarewa Street
Register your attendance for the Hui-ā-Tau
9.00am - 1.00pm
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- 1.00pm - Tamariki Programme
Under 5's - Te Whare Taikura o Te Maatu, High School.
Over 5's - Travel to Motueka Rec Centre for wall climbing.
Return to Motueka High School to join your whānau at 11.00am.
1.30pm - Hākari Te Āwhina Marae
2.30pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Free time
4.00pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Pathway hikoi
6.00pm - Dinner - Te Āwhina Marae
7.00pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Kōrero with whānau - online voting
Sunday 19th April 2026
5.45am - Motueka High School
Whānau assemble outside ahead of blessing
6.00am - Motueka High School
Dawn blessing - Te Whare Taikura o Te Maatu Whakairo
7.00am - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae
Parakuihi
8.30am - Te Ahurewa, Te Āwhina Marae
Karakia Service
9.30am - Motueka Rec Centre
Whānau whakawhanaungatanga Day
11.30am - Te Āwhina Marae
Kai - BBQ
12.30pm - Poroporoāki, Te Āwhina Marae