Te Nehenehenui

02/02/2026

🟢Kia Ora Katoa!

Our Whare Hoko merchandise is available up and ready for you to get your hands on some cool kākahu!

➡Head to www.wharehoko.com to check out all our styles and more!

30/01/2026

☀️Register for Rongoā of Kākahu Workshop #2 - Sustainable Fashion Workshop – Coming up!

-UPDATE: Link has been updated e te iwi

Key info :
➡Workshops are open to all registered members on the Maniapoto membership register
➡Priority will be given to expecting māmā and māmā with tamariki 5 and under
➡There are only 20 spots, so get in quick to secure a spot!
To register to attend, follow the link to complete the registration form and secure a place. LINK: https://forms.monday.com/forms/78ccb94236c3f3ebff021e63577ca9c1?r=apse2

28/01/2026

Join the Te Nehenehenui Everyday Health Plan - Specsavers Offer 🤓

As an nib member under your Te Nehenehenui Everyday Health plan, you can use $219 of your Optical appliance benefit (benefit limit of $250 per policy year) towards an eye exam, visual fields test, and two pairs of glasses from the $169 range at Specsavers.

Enquire here: https://invoicing.specsavers.co.nz/referral/e07bb/tenehenehenui

We don't want any of our kaumātua to miss out, because at the end of the day, that's exactly what this health insurance represents – looking after our whānau.

Enrol now in just 5 minutes: nib.co.nz/tenehenehenui

Need your Maniapoto Membership Number? Call 0800 668 285

23/01/2026

Kia haumaru e te iwi! 🌊SIGNIFICANT WAVE EVENT: WEST COAST🌊

🌊 SIGNIFICANT WAVE EVENT: WEST COAST🌊

📍 Port Waikato
📍 Mōkau
📍 Waikato region west coast

A significant swell event (high energy waves) is forecast from Saturday and into Sunday, along with elevated water levels. This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible.

Peak waves are due around high tide Saturday (2pm), and will slowly recede over the following two days. The potential for coastal erosion and inundation will present over high tide periods from Saturday 2pm to possibly Monday. Inundation levels with harbour areas close to the entrances may be close to king tide levels, but may include ‘surges’ that could raise water levels for short periods.

The wave event may exacerbate areas already prone to coastal erosion, such as Port Waikato and Mōkau. Other areas along our region's west coast may also see erosion and inundation impacts.

➡️ www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/flood-room

Waikato District Council, Ōtorohanga District Council, Waitomo District Council, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Ministry for Primary Industries, Te Nehenehenui

22/01/2026

🌟Rongoā of Kākahu Workshop #2 - Sustainable Fashion Workshop – Coming up!

These are creative and fun-filled workshops hosted by Tuihana Ōhia (Ngāi te rangi, Ngāti Pukenga, Te Arawa), bringing with her a stack of tips and tricks from working in the fashion and sustainability space to help Maniapoto whānau harness their inner style and identity with pride!

Key info :
➡Workshops are open to all registered members on the Maniapoto membership register
➡Priority will be given to expecting māmā and māmā with tamariki 5 and under
➡There are only 20 spots, so get in quick to secure a spot!

To register to attend, follow the link to complete the registration form and secure a place. LINK: https://forms.monday.com/forms/78ccb94236c3f3ebff021e63577ca9c1?r=apse2

22/01/2026

⚠️Kia tūpato, kia mataara e te iwi

With the serious weather warnings and widespread damage impacting parts of the country, please keep up to date with the information from Civil Defence with key tips to keep yourself safe:

https://www.civildefence.govt.nz

In the case you are in danger or in need of help, please contact your local Civil Defence branch or dial 111 in the case of emergency.

There is further useful information here from NEMA regarding landslides and how to keep you and your whānau safe:

Landslides can happen without warning. Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide.

21/01/2026

Kia ora katoa!🌟
Great news! We are extending the closing date for scholarships from Friday 23 January to Friday, 30 January 2026, to allow more time for whānau to apply!

So, if you are studying towards a tohu in Environmental Studies, Education, Midwifery, OR Nursing make sure to check them out on Kākaho now!

➡Apply via Kākaho at tribalregister@tnn.co.nz

We are excited to announce Grants & Scholarships for 2023 are now open!

19/01/2026

📚Studying towards your tohu in Environmental Studies, Education, Midwifery, OR Nursing?
Great news! We have scholarships to support you in your studies?

CLOSURE DATE - This coming Friday! (Jan 23rd)❗❗❗

✅GRAYMONT (NZ) LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is for those undertaking a full-time course in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies

✅HINEMANIA EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is for those studying full-time towards a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
SISTER GRACE EDUCATION (TEACHING) SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is for 1st or 2nd year Undergraduates in Education Studies

✅HINEMATUA MIDWIFERY SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is for those studying full-time towards a Bachelor of Midwifery

✅HINEMATUA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is for those studying full-time towards a Bachelor of Nursing

➡ Apply via Kākaho at tribalregister@tnn.co.nz

16/01/2026

Did you know our Te Nehenehenui Everyday Health Plan includes Rongoā Māori? 🌿

Our partnership with New Zealand isn't just about typical health coverage - we made sure to include benefits that can better support whānau!

Te Nehenehenui Everyday Health Plan covers:

Rongoā Māori (up to $500/year) - including mirimiri, rongoā rākau & karakia
Tangihanga Support ($3,000) - easing the burden during difficult times
Plus all your everyday health needs!

"It's just about wellness and being able to confidently get medical care to keep us well, healthy and fit for our mokopuna" - Mrs Elaine Wi

Kaumātua 65+ - your first year is free! Wider whānau - you can join now for under $50/month (per person).

Enrol today: nib.co.nz/tenehenehenui (https://www.nib.co.nz/tenehenehenui)

14/01/2026

Kia mataara koutou,

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the North Island including Waitomo, south towards Waimarino (Tongariro-National Park).

"Periods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria or possibly exceed them in localised areas. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning."

Stay safe and stay dry e te iwi🫶

It's a yellow day today. Metservice has issued a yellow heavy rain watch for our district, which is valid until 11pm this evening (Thursday 15 January).

Stay safe and drive to the conditions

14/01/2026

Kia ora katoa🌟

Ngā Ahi e Toru (Te Nehenehenui, Raukawa, and Waikato tribal entities) are holding online and face-to-face wānanga to give whānau an update on the Ō-Rākau whenua, including next steps.

RSVP to your respective iwi via email:
Waikato-Tainui: aawhina@tainui.co.nz
Raukawa: Phyllis.tahere@raukawa.maori.nz
Maniapoto: charmaine.turner@tnn.co.nz

11/01/2026

E te iwi, remember to check out the variety of SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER via Kākaho!📚
We have scholarships here to support your journey in Environmental Studies, Education, Midwifery, and Nursing.
Key Dates:
✔ Open: Monday, 5 January 2026
✔ Close: Friday, 23 January 2026
✔ Payment: February 2026
Don’t wait – apply today and take the next step toward your future!
Apply via Kākaho at tribalregister@tnn.co.nz