23/10/2025
𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗠𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗔, 𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Yesterday morning, whānau o Tauranga Moana gathered at Waikari Marae to officially open the 2025 Tauranga Moana, Tauranga Tangata Festival. The morning was filled with laughter, kōrero, and kotahitanga as iwi, hapū, and community representatives came together to mark the start of this kaupapa.
There must’ve been some incredible kōrero too as the pōhiri went on for quite some time! But that’s what happens when you bring a bunch of Māori together, the stories start rolling, the jokes come out, and the kōrero just keeps going.
After a quick cuppa, the festival kicked off with the Kaumātua Games, a crowd favourite every year. Our kaumātua were out there giving it their all, laughing, cheering each other on, and showing that age is just a number when it comes to having a bit of fun.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, bring the whānau down to Te Kura o Matapihi for entertainment, kai, and activities for everyone to enjoy.