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Passionate about making a difference for his community
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Passionate about making a difference for his community

Nīkau Wineera (Ngāti Toa, Te Āti Awa) is the son of Te Ariki Wineera and Amanda Jones. He was raised between Wellington and Kāpiti, always keeping strong links to Hongoeka Marae, a place that has helped shape who he is today.

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View fullsize 🚑 Ngāti Toa NZCEC Paramedicine Programme 🚑 📅 21 July – 3 October 2025 📍 Ūpane Workshop, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua Join the Ngāti Toa NZ Certificate in Emergency Care (NZCEC) programme — an 11-week journey grounded in kaupapa Māori t
View fullsize 🎮✨ PROJECT PĀ | School Holiday Programme Step into the future while honouring our past! These school holidays, we’re inviting Ngāti Toa youth (aged 10–17) to a 2-day holiday programme where we’ll rebuild the streets and special pl
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View fullsize ♻️ It’s a small koha that makes a big impact! VIVITA TOA is calling for donations of shredded paper to support our rangatahi with hands-on art and tech projects this Term 3. 💡 📍Drop-off: VIVITA TOA, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua 📧 Got pātai? Em
View fullsize From Hongoeka to the council table and now all the way to Cornell — we see you, Nīkau. ✨ As a Māori Ward Councillor, Nīkau Wineera (Ngāti Toa, Te Āti Awa) brought heart, whakaaro Māori, and a strong connection to the kaupapa. Whether it was pu
View fullsize ✨ Ka Kaa te Rama – Matariki Light Installation Opening ✨ Join us this Thursday 19th June as we come together to celebrate Matariki with a stunning light installation along the waterfront, led by Porirua City Council. This year, one of the i
View fullsize Congratulations to all the incredible kapa who took the stage yesterday at Te Whakataetae Kapa Haka Tuarua o Te Whanganui-ā-Tara ki Ōtaki – the Regional Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition.🌿 Huge mihi to the winners, Te Kāhui Kuratea from
View fullsize 🌿 Volunteer Opportunity with DOC – Mana & Kāpiti Islands Keen to spend time on the motu and support conservation efforts? DOC is looking to train a pool of volunteers to help cover weekend ranger shifts (Friday to Monday) on Mana and Kāpi
View fullsize Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! 🍲More than just soup — E Kai is all about warmth, connection, and manaakitanga. Everyone’s welcome, and everyone has a seat at the table. 💛 🕔 Mondays | 5pm – 7pm 📍 Ferry Place, Porirua 📞 0800
View fullsize Matariki is fast approaching, a special time to remember those who came before us, celebrate the present, and plan for the future ✨ This year’s theme, 'Matariki mā Puanga', recognises iwi who observe Puanga rather than Matariki as the marker o
View fullsize Congratulations to our NGĀTI TOA NZCEC Programme Graduates! From the classroom to the frontlines. Over the past 13 weeks, this group has put in 200 hours of hands-on learning, six weeks on clinical placement with Wellington Free Ambulance, and immer
View fullsize ☕ Manaaki Mocha – Coffee, Kōrero, Community! Join us for a warm cuppa and some good company in a relaxed, welcoming space for tāngata whaikaha and their whānau. 🗓 Thursday 12th June 2025; 10am 📍 Te Rauparaha Arena Café 🚌 Bus routes
View fullsize Kia ora whānau, Man, that went quick! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who managed to book in their timeslots for their photoshoot! We look forward to seeing you and your whānau on the day of your shoot. If by any chance you are unable to make your allocat
View fullsize Uiuinga Whānui – Iwi Communication and Engagement Survey🌿 We want to hear from you, no matter where you live! Our Iwi Communication and Engagement survey is live for the next 6 weeks, and it’s all about your voice, your whakaaro. 💬
View fullsize 🚨 Keen to work in emergency response? The Ngāti Toa NZCEC Programme offers First Responder training, real-life experience, and cultural learning to help you kickstart your career. 👀 Want to know more? Come to our Info Day! 📅 Tuesday 17th June 2
View fullsize 📢 Did you know Local Elections are happening this year? Koutou mā – this is your chance to have a say in who makes the calls on the stuff that matters: housing, roads, parks, youth spaces, and more. ✅ Make sure you're ready to vote: ✍🏽Ar

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