Tena Koutou e te iwi o Ngati Toa Rangatira.

Nga mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa.

We are back on board for 2012 and the staff here at the Runanga are looking forward to keeping you informed of iwi events and business as they arise.

We have a few panui to kick off the year so please note dates and times and we ask you to share these panui with whanau that may not have email access.

Moteatea – Te hui tuatahi

Moteatea will commence on Tuesday 31st January

Whare tupuna – Takapuwahia Marae

6.30 – 8pm each Tuesday

Waitangi Day 6th February – Paekakariki

Waitangi Day will be hosted in Paekakariki at Campbell Park (down by the Camp Grounds).

A powhiri will commence at 10am and we ask Ngati Toa whanau to be part of the powhiri.

There will be entertainment for all ages, kai, crafts, kapa haka, and fingers crossed Ta moko by Taryn Beri.

Iwi voting

Reminder that voting for the Runanga Board Member candidates is now open and votes can be caste via post or online.

Voting closes on the 22nd February via post and online and 23rd February in person at the Runanga.

If you have recently registered and are awaiting voting information you can contact the Runanga on 04 2377 922 or email runanga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz.

Whitireia Park Summer Walk

The Runanga in partnership with Greater Wellington Regional Council will be hosting a guided walk of Whitireia Park. Come and listen to the korero about Kupe, Ngati Toa and the history behind Whitireia. A great hikoi for the whanau.

This hikoi starts from the top carpark at 6.15pm on Thursday 16th Febraury.