Muaupoko Tribal Authority

05/02/2026

Morenā e te iwi.....

Kicking off at 10am.

Nau mai haere mai

See you here whānau

05/02/2026

📣 E te iwi.....

🌿 Muaūpoko Waitangi Day Celebrations 🌿

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau, come and celebrate Waitangi Day at Punahau, Muaūpoko Park, Queen Street (west), Taitoko. (Lake Horowhenua).

Bring the tamariki, Nan and Koro, a picnic blanket and enjoy the vibes.

✨ Free entertainment all day featuring:

• Muaūpoko Waiata Roopu
• Sliced Bread
• Aroha Owens
• 4Up
• Pari
• Bob Marley Tribute Band
• Killa D
• Peanut Slab

🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🎨 Activities for tamariki
☕ Kaumātua tent
🎶 Local musicians, artists and good vibes all day

He rā whakanuia te kotahitanga, te whanaungatanga me te mana motuhake.

See you there

02/02/2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

Our Waitangi Day stall registrations will close Tuesday 3rd Feb @ 5.00pm. Get in quick!

Contact the whare on 06 367 3311

23/01/2026

📣 E te iwi...we’re taking Expressions of Interest for Round 2 of Digital Literacy

Are you ready to level up your digital skills? 💻

In collaboration with Katoa Connect, we’re rolling out an exciting digital literacy kaupapa for our registered iwi members (18+).

From setting up an email, to spreadsheets, and creating a presentation you’ll gain the skills and confidence to do this on your own.

This is perfect for beginners wanting to build their digital confidence.

We will try our best to accommodate all registrations, we have limited spots available

🕒 6-7 x 2-hour weekly sessions
📍 Whānau must be based in Taitoko
📅 Tentative start date: Monday 17 February 2026
🔗 Registrations close Friday 30 January 2026

Click on the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8eJwxd7juj

If you have any patai or would like to pick up a registration form. Please call our whare on (06)3673311 or pop into our whare at 306 Oxford Street, Taitoko

08/01/2026

📣 MUAŪPOKO TRIBAL AUTHORITY INC (MTA)
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

In accordance with the Rules of Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Inc (Clauses 17.0 & 19.0), the MTA Board is calling for suitably qualified candidates to stand for election to the Board of Trustees.

The following positions are open:

Ngāti Hine – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Ngāi Te Ao – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Ngāti Pariri – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Ngarue –
• Elected Board Member (3-year term)
• Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Punahau – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Tamarangi –
• Elected Board Member (3-year term)
• Elected Board Member (18-month term)

Call for Nominations

Nominations open: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Nominations close: 5:00pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026
To be eligible:
Candidates must be registered with MTA in the hapū they wish to stand for
An official nomination form must be completed

Each nomination must be supported by two adult MTA members registered in the same hapū electorate

Nomination Forms & Candidate Handbook

Available from Monday 2 February 2026 via.
Email: returningofficer@muaupoko.iwi.nz
Phone: (06) 367 3311 (request a form to be posted)
In person: MTA Registered Office, 306 Oxford Street, Taitoko (Levin)

Election Details

A list of confirmed candidates will be included with the election voting forms.

Call for Registration

The Board invites anyone with the appropriate tribal and hapū affiliations who is:

not yet registered, or
wishing to update your details,
to please do so to ensure participation in this election.

07/01/2026

📣 WAITANGI DAY 2026 – STALLHOLDERS WANTED 📣

Kia Ora Whānau,

Muaūpoko Tribal Authority is calling for Kai, Arts & Crafts, Hauora Providers, Māori Organisations, Sporting & Community Group from our rōhe to be part of our Waitangi Day 2026 celebrations.

✨ Stall registrations are FREE ✨

If you’re keen to hold a stall, please get in touch with MTA: 06 367 3311

29/12/2025

28/12/2025

Muaūpoko whānau, this is a gentle reminder to return your voting ballot for the Muaūpoko Tribal Authority and Muaūpoko Trading Company Ltd kaupapa. To make sure your vote is counted, please mail or drop off your completed ballot before the deadline: Close-off: Tuesday 6 January, 5pm. Full information here: https://muaupoko.iwi.nz/2025-hui-a-tau/support/

19/12/2025

🎄 Meri Kirihimete e te whānau 🎄

Wishing you all a safe, happy holiday season and a refreshing break with those you love. Ngā mihi nui for your support throughout 2025 - we’re grateful for every connection, kōrero, and moment of mahi together.

Our whare will be closed from 3pm, 19 Hakihea 2025, reopening 9am, 5 Kohitātea 2026. During this time, our phones will be checked daily, so if you need any urgent awhina, please reach out.

Ngā manaakitanga for a restful holiday period and a bright, positive start to 2026.
From the MTA Board and MTA whanau.

18/12/2025

Kia ora e te whānau,

As project partners on the Ō2NL (Ōtaki to North of Levin) new highway, we continue to want to share job opportunities with you. Please see the link below which takes you to jobs currently listed on Seek for Ō2NL.

There are a variety of roles available for the new year including 2 Engineering Technicians, which focuses on developing technical capability through on-the-job training, building practical skills, and gaining relevant qualifications.

Share with your whānau!

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17/12/2025

Kia ora whānau,

Our team is available throughout the Christmas break including all public holidays, so you can access free GP appointments. 🎄
The hours are as follows,

Monday to Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 2pm

As we work collectively with Pirianga Alofa (Whanau Manaaki), you may get one of their lovely Kaiawhina as well as ours on the phone lines during this time.

Muaūpoko Tribal Authority will not be open during this time. 🎄