Read recent articles below from around our Ngāpuhi Iwi community. Find out what our members and whānau have been achieving, celebrating, and participating in around Aotearoa.

20 February 2022

Isaiah Apiata Spirit of Service Awards Young Leader 2021

Youth Justice and Ngāpuhi rangatira, Isaiah Apiata, has been named 2021 Young Leader of the Year in Te Hāpai Hāpori Spirit of Service Awards for his contribution to social services, Māori-Crown relations, and the revitalisation of Māori culture. The awards, organised by the Public Service Commission, celebrate outstanding public sector governance, […]
19 November 2021

Vaccination support from Te Whānau o Waipareira

On Monday 15 November Wane Wharerau, Chairman of Te Rūnanga-a-Iwi-o-Ngāpuhi (the Rūnanga) was part of a contingent that welcomed Te Whānau o Waipareira back to Tāmaki after a week in Te Tai Tokerau, where their efforts resulted in vaccinating more than 3,000 people. This statement from Wane acknowledges the efforts […]
27 October 2021

Hikoi to Waitangi – Chair’s statement

Te Rūnanga A-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi stands with all those opposed to the hikoi from Rotorua to Waitangi by people intending to mark the signing of He Whakaputatanga o Te Rangatira o Nu Tireni tomorrow. A hikoi organised by a group opposed to vaccination makes this event particularly dangerous for whānau residing in […]
20 July 2021

Ngāpuhi trailblazer to lead Education, Reo strategies

Leading educationalist Phoebe Davis has been appointed education manager for Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi (TRAION). Phoebe Davis (Ngāti Manu, Kohatutaka, Ngāpuhi, Te Whakatohea) has extensive experience in the education sector, as a teacher, curriculum developer and education manager. She currently serves on the Ministry of Education Approval and Allocation Panel and is […]
22 June 2021

Entertainer Eddie Low’s performance for Ngāpuhi

Eddie Low sings for Ngāpuhi kaumatua and kuia ‘The Voice in a Million’, Eddie Low (Te Arawa waka, Ngāti Whakaue) and his great mate Kevin Greaves, son of the late Rusty Greaves, gave a private performance to the Kaumātua Kuia rōpū of Ngāpuhi and some of the staff from Te […]
9 June 2021

Ngāpuhi opposes Significant Natural Areas

Ngāpuhi opposes Significant Natural Areas proposal in Far North District Council district plan Te Rūnanga A-Iwi-O Ngāpuhi (TRAION) opposes the Far North District Council’s proposed Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) in the district plan. The SNAs have the potential to severely impact Māori landowners’ rights to develop their land and resources […]
26 May 2021

Calling all Hoody lovers!

They say you can never have too many hoody’s and as the temp drops around the motu you want to look the part in your new Ngāpuhi Merch. Check out the HOT new colourways this winter just released. We print limited stock in each colourway so you can be assured […]
26 May 2021

Free Cooking Classes with Mahitahi Oranga Kai

Our Kaumātua Kuia have been busy getting creative in the kitchen with Cleon from ‘Mahitahi Oranga Kai’ The Rōpu have had 3 classes which are held at the Rūnanga 10.30am Wednesdays. Everything is supplied during each 90min workshop where they have been learning simple easy to prepare recipes from common […]
26 May 2021

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe takes top spot.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe brought the house down to take the top spot at the recently held Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Regionals held in Whangārei. They will go on to represent Te Tai Tokerau along with Te Rangi Āniwaniwa and Te Rawhitiroa, placing second and third respectively, at […]
27 April 2021

Kākahu Top 3 April 2021

Top 3 Products for April Our NEW ‘Black on Black‘ hood was a hot favourite at our recent pop-up stalls in Tāmaki Makaurau as were the ‘Natural Hoods’ for those that like to keep things a little low key. Keep an eye out for our new Hōtoke Collection coming soon Top […]
27 April 2021

Ngāpuhi Merch Pop-Up April 2021

Connecting Whānau one tee at a time. We had a blast taking our Ngāpuhi Pop-up to Tāmaki recently. Highlights were the opportunities for whanaungatanga. Sharing korero about Kaikohe and seeing whānau so proud to Ngāpuhi no matter where they reside. Every time you wear your ‘Ngāpuhi Merch’ you know you […]

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