On the weekend of 26-28 April 2024, the descendants of Whakarewa will gather for Te Mātu 2024 - Hui-ā-Tau.

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-a-tau which will be held on Saturday 27 April starting at 9.00am. As well as general business, this year you will be casting your vote on proposed amendments to the Trust Deed. Leading up to the Hui-ā-Tau, whānau will have the opportunity to discuss, consider and understand what has been proposed and why the changes are needed. We will use various platforms to engage with you on these proposed changes, watch this space.

A full two-day programme is planned with something for everyone. We have a bus tour around sites of significance, interactive workshops and our important Hui-ā-Tau including a tamariki programme.

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 Mātu, or email info@nrait.co.nz.

Programme for the weekend

Friday 26th April 2024

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 27th April 2024

8.15am: Te Whare Taikura o Te Mātu, Motueka High School, Whakarewa Street Register your attendance for the Hui-ā-Tau

9.00am - 11.30am Hui-ā-Tau | Annual General Meeting

The most important part of our weekend. Have your say to ensure your whānau is represented and connected with the business activity of the Trust and voting on the proposed Deed changes.

9.00am- 11.30am: Tamariki Programme Venue - Te Whare Taikura o Te Mātu, High School

12.30pm - Hākari - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae

2.00 - 5.00pm Bus trip to visit sites of significance

6.00pm - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae Kai o te pō

7.00pm - Waiata Workshop, Te Āwhina Marae

8.00pm - Te Āwhina Marae Strategy discussion

Sunday 28th April 2024

7.30am - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae Parakuihi

8.30am - 9.30am - Te Uma Service

9.30am - 10.30am - Te Uma Strategy discussion continued

10.45am - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae Kai o te ata

11.00am-12.30pm - Te Āwhina Marae tour

12.30pm: Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae Kai rānui

2pm: Poroporoaki