Ururangi Marae

22/03/2026

He Karanga! He Karanga!
Ngāti Te Tarawa: Mandate Voting Hui
Where: Motatau Marae, 103 Henare Road, Motatau
Date: Sunday 22nd March
Time: 3:00pm
After the recent Ngāti Hine Hapū Information Hui, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine will now seek endorsement from Ngāti Te Tarawa, through a hapū vote.

The resolution is: That Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Hine endorse Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine to seek, hold, and protect a Mandate on behalf of Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Hine for future Treaty negotiations with the Crown.

This hui will be facilitated by Rowena Tana and Suzie Hati-Scott.

TE PAEROA | AGENDA
Doors open at 2:30 for registrations\sign in
Karakia \ whakatau
Facilitators: Agenda, process, confirm Kahui kaumatua
Te Ara Tika: Introduction & presentation
Q&A
Resolution to be voted on
Results compiled and announced
Whakakapi \ karakia
Kaitahi
VOTING PROCESS
The hapū will follow Te Tū o Ngāti Hine as the decision-making process.

Voting methods may include:
Show of hands (in the whare)
Online voting (via meeting link)
All hapū members can vote, whether you are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine or not.

Uri who whakapapa to more than one hapū may vote at each relevant hapū hui.
👉 There will be no postal or special votes.
👉 Voting is for uri aged 16+.
👉 Identity will be verified on the day by the Kaumātua group.
ONLINE PARTICIPATION
Online attendance is available — but you must pre-register: Registration: Ngāti Te Tarawa Mandate Voting Hui – Fill in form
To find out more about the process and the Deed of Mandate, email us at: [email protected]

Please note: Te Puni Kokiri has been invited to provide an observer at the hui.

27/02/2026

Te Aroha… he waiata tino ataahua tenei waiata.

09/02/2026

Loved these on Waitangi Say. Thanks Kirsten.

08/01/2026

Awesome

08/01/2026

Absolutely love her cooking and making. She is Awesome is our Kirsty. 💕👏❤️

31/12/2025

Nga Mihi maioha kia Koutou katoa e te whanau. I mua i te huri o tenei tau, e tukua ana nga aroha tino nui rawa atu kia Koutou.

Ko Melanie Wihongi Popham tenei, te heamana o Ururangi Marae I Tokawhero - Awarua.

Ko Hikurangi te Maunga, ko Tawapuku te awa, ko Takotoke me Ngati Mahia te Hapu, ko Mahia te Tino Tupuna… Ko Nga Puhi te Iwi… Tena Koutou Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou katoa.

Ko timata matou nga uri o Pere Wihongi ki te whakatikatika I to tatou Marae I te rori o Tokawhero. Ko enei matou te Komiti whakahaere Kaupapa mo te marae o Ururangi. Ko ahau te heamana, ko Roslyn Park Rogers te hekeretari, ko Anaru Popham te kai tiaki putea… ko enei nga mema ‘whakahaere’ : Dawn Wihongi, ko Nic Chirico, me Robyn Campbell-Tahatika, me Geoff Popham.

Mei e Hiahia ana koutou ki te ‘mohio’ He aha ke o matou Haerenga whakamua mo te marae, tono mai he patai!

Ma Te Atua koutou e tiaki, e manaaki i runga i o koutou haerenga mo enei wiki whakataa…. Kia haumaru te haere.

Naku noa, Melanie Wihongi-Popham

21/04/2025

17/04/2025

Up to 30 volunteers are in for a treat next week when they will help to uplift, split & receive fans from this Harakeke bush at Te Kohinga Harakeke o Aotearoa in Lincoln

Katarina and I prepared that bush for this, so it should be much easier on the day. It's not often we tapahi everything of a plant, but don't worry, all of these rau will get used as well.

This is a rather nice muka bush, but not part of the Orchiston collection.

Anyway, happy Easter, everyone 😊 💓

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15/04/2025

Working Bee at Ururangi Marae – This Friday & Saturday ✨

Tēnā koutou anō e te whānau,

Despite the weather, we're all set for this Friday and Saturday. Bring your raincoat, gumboots, and a smile! We’ll do what we can — even if it’s just pulling a few weeds or clearing some cobwebs — every bit of awhi is appreciated.

Rain or shine, we’ll come together, united in our efforts and shared desire to re-ignite the wairua of Ururangi Marae, bit by bit.

As with any kaupapa like this, there is a level of risk involved, which we will do our best to manage. Please take a moment to read our Health & Safety Guidelines below.

Kia ora tātou e te whānau. Nau mai, hoki mai ki te āwhina.

Fri 18th

8:30am - Mihi whakatau
9am - Commence mahi
1pm - Lunch
2pm - Otinga

Sat 19th

8:30am - Re-commence mahi
1pm - Lunch
2pm - AGM
3pm - Otinga

🔹 External brush/weed cutting — including gorse and blackberries
🔹 Mowing lawns
🔹 Thinning out harakeke (flax) and removing non-native plants
🔹 Removing tree re-growth — including pines and scrub
🔹 Cleaning internal walls, floors, and windows
🔹 General tidy up — inside and out

Whether you can spare a whole day or just a few hours, your mahi will make a big difference.

Ngā Kaupapa Haumaru / Health & Safety Guidelines:

🔹 Volunteers are welcome, but please note that participation is at your own risk.
🔹 If you're feeling unwell, please stay home — tiakina tō tinana, protect our whānau.
🔹 Covered shoes and appropriate clothing are essential — we’ll be working outdoors and around equipment.
🔹 Bring gloves and tools if you have them — some will be available on site.
🔹 A brief safety kōrero will be held each morning before we begin mahi.
🔹 Let us know if you have any medical conditions we should be aware of, especially if you're using tools or machinery.
🔹 A first aid kit will be available on site, along with a kai station to keep you nourished.

Health and safety are everyone’s responsibility. If you notice anything unsafe, please let one of our co-ordinators know straight away.

Ngā mihi nui for your aroha and commitment to our marae.

Nō reira, karawhiua! Bring your smile, your tools, and your mahi clothes — we’ll see you there!