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On Monday, 14 July 2025, Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara and
July 30, 2025
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Our Story
Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuarā is a proud hapū of Te Arawa, based in Horohoro, near Rotorua. Our vision is to strengthen our culture and community by embracing our whakapapa, reviving our traditions, and protecting our whenua for future generations. We are dedicated to maintaining our mana and rangatiratanga through environmental stewardship, the preservation of our reo (language), and the continuation of important cultural practices such as kapa haka, mahi toi, and waka skills.
At the heart of our mission is the connection between our people, our land, and our heritage. By fostering unity and support within our hapū, we are committed to ensuring that the values and aspirations of Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuarā continue to thrive in the present and future.
Our Marae
Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuarā is home to several marae that are integral to our cultural identity and community life.
Kearoa Marae: Located between Horohoro maunga and the Pōkaitu awa, Kearoa Marae is one of Te Arawa’s oldest meeting houses, where gatherings, hui, and cultural events take place.
Rongomaipapa Marae: Situated near Kearoa, Rongomaipapa celebrates the whakapapa links between Te Arawa and Ngāti Kahungunu, and continues to be used by whānau for community events.
Tarewa Pounamu Marae: In central Rotorua, Tarewa Pounamu Marae is used for various social services and community activities, including Māori language classes.
Each marae is a place of deep cultural significance, preserving our traditions and connecting us to our past.
Upcoming Events
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Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara Reservations Trust – Wānanga Coming Up 🌿
In October 2024, the Māori Land Court established the Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara Reservations Trust to care for 15 of our hapū reservation blocks — including Horohoro maunga, urupā at Horohoro and Tārewa, Kearoa Marae, the Kōhanga land, and our land-locked springs.
💬 After two years of kōrero, this kaupapa is about protecting our whenua and taonga for future generations. The Trust is made up of hapū-nominated, Court-recognised trustees — all volunteers — working to get the foundations in place, including our draft Charter.
🗓️ Join us for a wānanga on Sunday, 22 June at 11am at Kearoa Marae to kōrero about the reservations and the draft Charter. Shared kai at midday.
💻 An online Q&A hui will be held Tuesday, 8 July, 6–6:30pm – register via the link in our bio.
📣 Our first AGM is scheduled for Saturday, 23 August 2025 at Kearoa Marae.
Come along, stay informed, and help guide the kaupapa.
🔗 Link to more info + online registration in our bio.
📢 Our Freshwater Management Plan is now LIVE!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the launch — it was an incredible day of kōrero, connection, and commitment to protecting our awa and taiao. 💧🌿
This plan represents a major milestone in our journey as kaitiaki.
🔗 You can now read the full plan via the link in our bio!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the launch — it was an incredible day of kōrero, connection, and commitment to protecting our awa and taiao. 💧🌿
This plan represents a major milestone in our journey as kaitiaki.
🔗 You can now read the full plan via the link in our bio!
Recent News
Blog
Kapa Haka Blog by Sheena Waerea
Let me take you on a hīkoi down memory lane to a time filled with laughter, a bit of panic, and a whole lot of heart. It was my very first time stepping onto the atamira with Te Roopu Pakeke Kapa Haka o Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuara at the Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regional Competition, and oh boy, was it a ride—a waka ride with a few rapids!
March 8, 2024
News
Protecting the Pekapeka
Predator control isn’t just about setting traps and hoping for the best—it’s a journey filled with research, dedication, and heartfelt planning. We go above and beyond to safeguard our whenua’s treasures.
Before we place a single trap, our project teams embark on a mission to understand the heartbeat of our land and what it takes for its treasures to thrive. Our Environmental Manager, Kataraina and her team, Izaiah Kiel and Kyle Kiel, are driven by a passion for protecting the long-tailed pekapeka.
January 14, 2024