A pānui shared by Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi Chairperson, Mane Tahere, inviting all Uri o Ngāpuhi to attend a hui to collectively prepare for the Hui-ā-Motu called by Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.

Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi-o-Ngāpuhi are co-ordinating the Ngāpuhi haerenga to the Hui-ā-Motu – National Hui for Unity at Tūrangawaewae Marae on January 20, 2024.

We are calling a huihuinga for our Ngāpuhi Whānau, Hapū, Marae and Iwi to collectively unite to discuss and confirm our travel arrangements.

In preparation for this haerenga we will also confirm the following:

• Ngāpuhi’s key message/s
• Kaikōrero
• Waiata Tautoko/Kīnaki (Mutunga Rameka has composed a waiata specifically for this haerenga which we will learn at the conclusion of our hui.)
• Tākoha that will be laid on the marae to symbolise the contribution Ngāpuhi will make to Te Whakakotahitanga o ngā iwi o te motu.

Hui details

Date – Saturday 13 January 2024

10am-12pm – Huihuinga a Ngāpuhi

12pm-1pm – Kai Nui

1pm-2pm – Waiata practice

We encourage all Whānau, Mokopuna, Taitama Tāne, Taitama Wāhine, Uri o Ngāpuhi attending the National Hui-ā-Motu to attend this huihuinga, learn our waiata, kia tū tika ai te whare tapu o Ngāpuhi.