Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa

12/04/2026

UPDATE: Power has now been restored and our office will be open for normal business āpōpō.

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Kua Kati te tari - Our office is closed today.

Kia ora koutou, due to a power outage in our area, our offices are closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. We’ll keep you updated once normal services resume.

All urgent enquiries email enquiries@nash.org.nz and we will respond as soon as we’re able.

09/04/2026

Ka hoki ōku mahara

A throwback - full of whānau and memories.
Whānau, comment who you can see in this video!

04/04/2026

02/04/2026

Very proud of our young men who completed and graduated from Te Rukuhia te Mahi programme today with two of the whanau receiving contracts from Waiotahi in today’s ceremony. Nga mihi ❤️❤️❤️

30/03/2026

‼️Wednesday, April 15th, Te Maramatanga- Sensory Play‼️

Join us for a sensory play workshop 🌿✨
A space for pēpi and whānau to explore, connect, and learn through play 💛

04/03/2026

🌟 16 Affordable Rental Homes Available Soon at Kawarehe, Huna Road, Whakatāne! 🌟

He Tohu Kāinga is excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for our Affordable Rental Programme at Kawarehe, ready for whānau in Spring 2026.

This is a unique opportunity for whānau who are ready to take steps toward home ownership while enjoying stable, warm, quality rental homes.

🏡 Available Homes:
• 8 × 2-bedroom homes
• 6 × 3-bedroom homes
• 2 × 4-bedroom homes

These homes are designed for low–mid income whānau, who are active Kiwi Saver contributors, and who have a genuine desire to save and transition into owning their own home after three years with He Tohu Kāinga.

✨ If you're looking for an affordable, supportive pathway toward home ownership, this could be the perfect fit for you and your whānau.

🔗 Apply now:
https://www.hetohukainga.org.nz/tenancyapplicationform

ℹ️ More information:
https://www.hetohukainga.org.nz/

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with whānau who may benefit. 💛🏠

03/03/2026

Tū Te Puehu Navigator Program – perfect for those passionate about career pathways in Hauora, Social Services, or Education.

REGISTER TODAY!

Start Date: Monday, 27th April 2026
What’s in the 10-week program?

• 6 weeks of theory-based learning focused on foundational skills in Hauora & Social sectors
• Training in internal systems & sector-specific knowledge
• Te Pou Mataaho model of care & service delivery
• 4 weeks of hands-on work placement
• Pastoral care & pathway alignment

Eligibility:

• A minimum of a Restricted Driver’s License
• 23 years or older
• MSD eligibility

Register your interest

https://form.jotform.com/tetohuoteora/rukuhia_roi
www.rukuhiatemahi.org.nz
contactus@rukuhiatemahi.org.nz

27/02/2026

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi took the stage at the Bi-Annual Mataatua Kapa Haka Regionals in 2018, held at Te Teko. At that time, the kapa was made up solely of Wānanga Kaimahi and Tauira, coming together to represent Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi with pride and passion.

In 2024 Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa along with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa were asked to join the wānanga in part to reinforce our connections with eachother as Ngāti Awa, from this our combined Kapa Ngā Uri o Awanuiārangi was formed.

Practices commenced in November 2023, building momentum and unity as the group prepared for the regional competition held in Tōrere on 23-24 February 2024. Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa proudly had 12 kaimahi performing. Their dedication was rewarded. Ngā Uri o Awanuiārangi placed first in our section, receiving “Te Tangi a te tetere Trophy” he taonga maumahara mo Whaea Emma Rogers.

Participation in Kapa Haka enriches our organisation in many ways, strengthening cultural capability, enhancing identity, and deepening relationships with iwi across Mataatua Rohe. It is a platform where our people stand proudly together, carrying the stories and mana of those who came before us. Today we participate again in the Mataatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 alongside our whanaunga. We are privileged to have Koro Des co-tutoring the kapa with Moerangi Black.

Regardless of the results, the experience itself is transformative. Our kaimahi gain confidence, cultural strength, and connection through being part of an event of this scale and significance.
When they step off that stage, they will have carried the pride of their Whānau, Hapū, Iwi, and our Organisation with them.

Mauri Ora

26/02/2026

Ngā Uri o Awanuiārangi Kapa Haka Whakangahau Prepare for Regionals

What makes Ngā Uri o Awanuiārangi distinctive is its intergenerational makeup. Staff and tauira stand side by side, learning, performing, and strengthening one another.

The name Ngā Uri o Awanuiārangi itself speaks to whakapapa and collective identity. The rōpū embodies the enduring connection between the three Ngāti Awa whare: Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (TWWoA), Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRONA), and Ngāti Awa Social and Health Service (NASH), embracing the shared responsibility to uphold the legacy of tipuna Awanuiārangi.

Full story here: https://www.wananga.ac.nz/news-and-events/news/nga-uri-o-awanuiarangi-kapa-haka-prepare-for-regionals/

25/02/2026

🌟 He Tohu Kāinga | On the Journey to Home Ownership 🏡✨

Last night our tenants from Tūkōkeke took another exciting step on their home ownership journey by attending a First Home Loan Seminar with our financial advisory partners, Cave Financial.

Being part of the He Tohu Kāinga whānau means you’re not walking this pathway alone. Our kaupapa is all about empowering whānau with the right knowledge, support, and tools to achieve housing independence.

Through Cave Financial, you’ll have access to:
🔹 1:1 financial literacy sessions
🔹 Tailored workshops
🔹 Informative seminars
—all designed to build your confidence and capability, ensuring you’re in the best possible position to purchase your own home.

We’re proud of every whānau taking these important steps toward creating stability, security, and a place to call their own.

He rā whakahirahira! 🌿💛