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10/07/2026

Fearless. Self-assured. Wahine Toa. The story of Tokitoki drops next week.
Don't miss our next He Takata pūrākau.

07/07/2026

Next up in He Takata - Tokitoki.
Wahine rangatira. Trailblazer. A story you will not want to miss.

02/06/2026

Tūhawaiki is here! 🔥

He Takata is our new series celebrating nine Ngāi Tahu tangata whose lives shaped this motu. We begin with Tūhawaiki. Rangatira, warrior, businessman, and one of the most remarkable leaders Ngāi Tahu has ever produced.

He lived through one of the most turbulent periods in our history, fought back against Ngāti Toa, negotiated with governors, and signed the Treaty of Waitangi on his own terms. Watch his full story below.

A special mihi to Melvin and Margaret Cain, descendants of Tūhawaiki, who so generously shared their knowledge about their tipuna with us.

He Takata has been made possible with the support of Ngāi Tahu Archive, who have been sharing their expertise to help bring these stories to life. Thank you also to Ngāi Tahu Fund who helped make He Takata possible.

You can view this episode of He Takata and other animations in both te reo Māori and English on our website hekorero.nz where you will also find teaching resources, meet the team behind the mahi, and learn more about our animations.

01/06/2026

"A time to release, reflect, and reset ourselves."

The recent Ngā Pou o te Tau wānanga ki Te Puke ki Raetihi marae was embraced by the strength, wisdom, and aroha of our puni wāhine. Together we gathered in a space of wānanga, connection, and renewal, taking time to pause, share, and realign ourselves with the rhythms of te taiao and the teachings of our tūpuna.

In the embrace of Te Maru o te Tau, we are reminded that there is a time to let go of what no longer serves us, to restore balance within ourselves, and to prepare for the seasons ahead. Through kōrero, laughter, reflection, and collective learning, our wāhine created a nurturing environment where growth and wellbeing could flourish.

Ko te Whata nā Maru ki runga
Ko te Hautuku ki raro 🌿
Ko Te Maru o te Tau e tū nei
Mouri ora!✨

29/05/2026

Rangatira. Warrior. Businessman.
The story of Tūhawaiki drops next week.

Don't miss our first He Takata pūrākau!

27/05/2026

Have you been wondering when our next animations are dropping?

He Takata is coming next week. Nine episodes. Nine Ngāi Tahu tangata. Nine stories that deserve to be celebrated. We begin with Tūhawaiki. Rangatira. Warrior. Businessman.

Watch this space 👀

10/04/2026

Hauhaketia te kūmara i te Whānui o te rangi!

It's time for Te Huatahi o te Tau, one of five seasonal ritenga being revived by iwi of Te Taiuru. It takes place in Paengawhāwhā (April–May), during the last quarter moon phase. This year, this period falls on 10–14 April, meaning that now is the perfect time to conduct Te Huatahi o te Tau.

During this ritenga we light a pre-dawn fire, cook kūmara in the embers, and offer the first to Rongo – atua of kūmara and aruhe – in thanksgiving for the autumn harvest, before sharing the rest together around the fire.

Swipe through to learn more.

05/02/2026

Waitangi Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on relationships – between individuals, and between communities – and on the founding document that shapes how we live together in Aotearoa.

Recently, those reflections feel especially significant. At a time when our progress is stalled – and in some cases actively rolled back – the responsibility to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi does not disappear. If anything, it becomes more crucial.

The late Kīngi Tuheitia urged iwi to turn toward one another, to stand together rather than apart. In that spirit, some iwi have chosen to set aside their own traditional Waitangi Day events to attend the national commemoration instead – a visible act of kotahitanga.

Wherever you are in Aotearoa, showing up matters – not just today, but every day. It can look like being present, staying informed, speaking up, and advocating for the values that Te Tiriti represents – even when that is uncomfortable.

Waitangi Day isn't the end of the conversation.

It's a reminder that the work continues – together

18/01/2026

E tū Whiro o Hui Tanguru! Today's new moon welcomes us into the ninth lunar month. As raumati progresses, this month is one of harvest and preparation – honouring the season's abundance while preparing for change. How are you marking this transition in your own life?

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