Kauwhata Marae - Kai Iwi Paa

21/02/2026

E ngaa ringa raupii, e ngaa ringa raupaa e noho ana ki teeneki pito o te motuu, teenaa taatou katoa!

Kia ora e te whaanau, Poukai at Poutuu Paa is fast approaching on Saturday 7th Maarch. Kauwhata marae used to cook Sunday breakfast led by Aunty Mary Sanson. We will pick this up again this year on Sunday 8th March. If you are available or would like to offer your time, to support the kaupapa please get in touch with us here on this page.

Mauri ora!

12/02/2026

✨ Kia ora e te iwi ✨
Arohamai for the late draw of our November and December 100 Club winners.
The delay was due to whānau commitments over the holiday period, and we truly appreciate your understanding.
These draws were completed at our combined Marae Trustee & Marae Committee meeting.

🟦 November Winners 🟦
1st – Kayla Topia ( #1) – $300
2nd – Haimona Searancke ( #27) – $100
3rd – Kelly Lawton ( #6) – $100

🟩 December Winners 🟩
1st – Javiah Wharerau ( #100) – $300
2nd – Chari Codii‑Vaka ( #39) – $100
3rd – Sherylee Cribb ( #11) – $100

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa for your continued support January draw will be done in the coming week with an update to how much we have raised so far for our Oranga Marae Project!

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23/11/2025

We are truly honoured and thankful for the generous support that helped bring our Kuia Te Ara home.

A heartfelt thank you to our main funders
- Department of Internal Affairs
- Manawatuu District Council
- Ooroua Trust team.
A huge mihi for believing in our vision and making this project possible. Your commitment to community development and cultural empowerment is truly appreciated.

Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te haapai oo ki muri, e kore e mimiti te puna o te aroha ki a koutou katoa. Those who led from the front, and those that led from the behind the scenes, and every single person in between, thank you for your unwavering support, guidance, and aroha throughout this journey. Everyone's contributions have uplifted our people and laid foundations that will benefit our whaanau for generations to come.

Last but not least, we extend our deepest thanks to all our whaanau and iwi who attedned and supported this kaupapa, your collective strength and support were instrumental in its success.

20/11/2025

Mauri ora ki a koutou, the winners for the 100 club draw of October are
$100 #55 Annie Scoon
$100 #57 Te Whakaotinga Kereama
$300 #19 Jill Topia
You will notice that this months draw was not done in the presence of the police. It was however done in front of a few Iwi members. Those present for the draw were, Aunty Barbara Bell, Uncle Dennis Emery, Roimata Olsen, Jill Topia, Mellissa Edge, Perenara Himiona and Whaea Kath Knowles.

Again i want to thank those that continue to support this kaupapa and congratulations to the winners for the month of October.

07/11/2025

Reminder - Anyone who wishes to participate in the haka poowhiri, we will be having practice on the aatea at the paa, today Saturday 8 November 2025, 10am.

04/11/2025

Ponitakatia e te whaanau, ponitakatia kia puaahuru te noho!
Nau mai, hoki mai, hou mai ki too taatou ipukarea o Kauwhata!

Here is the programme for the homecoming for our Kuia Te Ara o Reehua. Sunday 9 November 2025, 11am, at Kauwhata Marae.

Anyone who wishes to participate in the haka poowhiri, we will be having practice on the aatea at the paa, Saturday 8 November 2025, 10am.

See you there in your kaakahu rangatira get-up!
Bring the vibes, bring the style, we can't wait to see everyone dressed to impress in their finest kaakahu.

03/11/2025

Mauri ora ki a koutou, it's that time again i will be drawing the 100 club winners this Friday. If you are still yet to pay please do so no later than Thursday. Again a big thank you to those that have already paid.

03/11/2025

Mōrena koutou! A big weekend of mahi, thank you for everyone that took the time to awhi our marae. There was a lot of physical activity out there but I also want to highlight the behind the scenes mahi that is carried out as well. This combined effort is providing the safe haven for our tamariki and mokopuna.

Exciting times ahead for us all, have a great and blessed week.

Mauriora!
🗣️Kelly Lawton - Kauwhata Marae Trustee Chair

31/10/2025

E te Iwi!

As we get ready for the Marae Working Bee, we’d love your help by bringing any equipment that will make the mahi easier.

Here’s what will be useful and we've included a starting checklist of jobs:
🌿 Gardening tools – spades, rakes, hedge trimmers, pruning saws
🌳 Tree trimming gear – chainsaw or loppers
🛠 Repair tools – hammer, nails, screwdrivers

If you have any of these at home or have any other equipment that you can bring them along, it will make a huge difference!

Ngā mihi nui for your support! 💪

27/10/2025

Kei ngaa maunga whakahii, kei ngaa wai riporipo, kei ngaa uri o Ngaati Kauwhata. Whakapiri mai, whakatata mai ki too taatou whare!

We invite you to join us for High Tea at Kauwhata Marae as we celebrate the return of Te Ara o Reehua’s painting.

This is a moment significance for our whaanau, hapuu and iwi, a time to honour her legacy, share koorero, and reconnect.

We hope to see you all!

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