Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

#tukuwhenua | Reading the East & Bays Courier this morning and it is exciting to see public support for our proposed change to the Auckland Anniversary date, a day for all to acknowledge the significant gift of land by Ngāti Whātua, for the establishment of Auckland city.

BNZ offers first home loans on Māori-owned land. A new collaboration between the BNZ and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in Auckland means that for the first time, home loans at standard home loan rates, are being made available for building on iwi land. rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

“September 18 has far more significance to Auckland. It was the date in 1840 when Ngāti Whātua chief Apihai Te Kauwau, invited Hobson to Tāmaki Makaurau to see it’s potential, and gifted Hobson the first 3000 acres to establish Auckland as a city.” stuff.co.nz/te-ao-maori/35…

WAITEMATĀ RĀHUI LIFTED Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei held karakia at Ōkahu Bay this morning to formally lift the rāhui over Waitematā. Read the full kōrero here: bit.ly/40JtlCL

Rāhui “We have lifted the rāhui across the Waitematā Harbour, except between Ōkahu Bay west to Masefield Beach reserve by Curran Street and we thank Aucklanders for respecting rāhui areas as it gives the harbour a chance to recover For more information: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/10/k…

Opinion piece on the recent Ōrākei main incident. “There could be no greater insult to a Māori tribe even if one were intended” Why our past ignorance and mistakes can’t be loaded on to our children Read more here 👉🏽 bit.ly/3tgEzSQ

Commemorating 183 years since the gifting of 3000 acres! Te Koha o Apihai Te Kauwau - Te Whānautanga Mai o Akarana Read more of the article and watch the news special here 👉🏽 bit.ly/3EHecYw

#pānuitia Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei lead karakia, a week after the tragedy in the Auckland CBD. “We stand here this morning to whakawātea [clear], to mourn and to heal,” Te Kurataiaho Kapea i.stuff.co.nz/auckland/30093…

#pānuitia! “ As Matariki calls us home this year, it is important to reflect on what home means. For Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, home is whānau, home is where we have connection in the deepest sense. It is inherent in our whakapapa. “ Read more 👇🏽 nzherald.co.nz/kahu/ngati-wha…

Get ready for an incredible start to Matariki Festival as we unveil a lineup of thrilling events in week one! 🌟 #MāoriNewYear #Matariki2023 #MatarikiFestival with Matariki Festival & @NWOrakei ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/06/m…

#pānuitia ✨Hikaia ngā ahi o Matariki, Hikaia ngā ahi o Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri✨ Read more 👇🏽 aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Tahuri mai o kanohi e te iwi! We are pleased to present the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Group Raumati Report, sharing all of our highlights from September 2022 - March 2023. Read the full Raumati Report here 👉 adobe.ly/3HjoYG3 #RaumatiPūrongo #NWŌ

OPINION: Manākitanga (respect) is a two way street and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei say it must be given to be received ⁦🪶⁦@ngar1mu⁩ nzherald.co.nz/kahu/opinion-m…

E KORE E RIRO High Court ruling reinforces Ngāti Whātua mana whenua status and ahi kā of Central Auckland Link below for more! nzherald.co.nz/kahu/high-cour…

📢 Last 3 days: don’t miss Tūrama in Queen Street. 👀 Watch artist Graham Tipene walk with his whānau among the elements of Tūrama and explaining their significance. #OurAKL #Matariki #MatarikiFestival with @hotcity_akl & @NWOrakei [1/2]

We have formally adopted the Annual Budget 2022/23, locking in a bold billion-dollar package to combat the climate crisis, providing for continued high levels of investment in essential services and infrastructure in Auckland. #OurAKL ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2022/06/a…

🌟 Embark on a cultural journey from Te Komititanga to Aotea Square with a super-sized light show, sculptural lighting and QR codes narrating the deeper stories behind this mahi toi. ℹ️ More info: bit.ly/3A67PwF #Matariki #MatarikiFestival with @NWOrakei & @hotcity_akl

If you embrace the hope and beauty of Matariki Day but not the pain and difficult conversations of Waitangi Day then you should probably spend tomorrow thinking about why that is… Mānawatia a #Matariki Mānawatia #TeTiriti

✨ Vector Lights invites you to celebrate Matariki Festival with a spectacular new light and sound show, ‘Ahi-kā-roa - the long burning fires of occupation’, curated by our iwi partner @NWOrakei. #vectorlights #Matariki #MatarikiFestival with @Vectorltd & @WakaKotahiAkNth [1/2]

Have you seen the rawe events we have planned for Matariki yet? ✨ If not, check out our website here bit.ly/3xw8FzZ to see the full roster that kicks off next Tuesday.🎉