Ngā Kaupapa nui o te wā - News and Events
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Our final Hāto Petera Pānui has been published for 2024. Click this link to read the Pānui.
Mai Maketu ki Tongariro, ko Te Arawa te waka.
Te Arawa māngai nui, ūpoko tūtakitaki!
E te iwi e, ko te tangi a te rūrū tērā ka rangona nei hei tohu i te hinganga o Angus Hikairo Macfarlane.
Nō te ata tonu nei, ka riro tēnei rangatira o tātou ki tōnā Atua, ki ōna rahinga hoki e tatari mai ana ki tua o Paerau.
Aue taukuri e, ko mātou noa e tangi atu nei mōu kua riro atu nei.
Kei te heke ngā roimata, kei te tangi te ngākau i te ngau o te mamae, nā reira haere koe e koro ki a rātou mā, ka oti atu.
It is with heavy hearts that we convey the news of the passing of Angus Hikairo Macfarlane (CNZM). Surrounded by his whānau, Matua Angus passed away peacefully and now makes that journey to reconnect with Atua, with his parents, brother and sisters, daughters and old friends.
He is the son of Ken and Riparata Macfarlane, husband of Sonja Macfarlane, father to Josephine (dec), Miriam (dec), Joseph and Michelle, Roimata and Tama, step-father to Matt and Shanna, Lyndon and Amelia, koro to Hikairo, Nepia, Javahn, Waipuna, Hohepa, Mateio, Riley and Lydia, and great-koro to Olive Kōtuku.
Matua Angus is an esteemed member of the Hāto Petera whānau, being an ex-student, a long time advocate and supporter of the kura and a member of the kāhui kaumātua helping to guide and shape the work to take the Hāto Petera site into the future. We will miss his sharp intellect, his wicked sense of humour and his tremendously generous spirit. Moe mai e te rangatira. Kua oti au mahi. E te pononga pai haere ki te haringa mau tonu o te Atua.
Matua Angus will lay at Tunohopu Marae, Ōhinemutu, Rotorua from 1pm on Thursday 28 November and final service will be held at 11am on Saturday 30th November followed by burial at Kauae cemetery.
Te Kāmaka Marae hosted over 400 people as part of this important kaupapa, with excellent support from the community.
The event included school representations, Auckland City Mission, AUT, Māori Wardens, Kaipātiki Community Facilities, local marae, and organizations such as Te Kotahi a Tāmaki Collective, Mataatua Marae, and Ngā Kete Wānanga, Fulton and Hogan.
Being selected as the host marae among 55 others was a significant honor, with widespread media coverage raising the profile of Te Kāmaka Marae.
We provided dinner and breakfast for over 300 people, accommodated 200 attendees in both the gym and marae, and joined the entourage to walk the Harbour Bridge—a truly collaborative and
impactful occasion.
Naku noa na
Dr. Pouroto Ngaropo
Chairman
Te Kāmaka Marae
Great to hear that Carmel College Year 7-10 students have been learning 100 every day Māori words.
These words are arranged into the following categories:
- Home
- Māoritanga
- Whānau
- Katorika
- School
- Places
All junior students have now completed an online test via Education Perfect.
Ka pai Carmel College!
Please click this link to read the latest Hāto Petera Pānui.
#NEWSMAKERS: The simple act of answering the phone with the now widely-used greeting “kia ora” nearly lost Dame Naida Glavish her job 40 years ago 
The simple act of answering the phone with the now widely-used Māori greeting nearly lost Dame Naida Glavish her job 40 years ago.
Glavish, then known as Naida Povey, had used the greeting since starting her work as a toll operator in 1975, but a promotion to a senior role in Auckland and the arrival of a new supervisor from Taupō who stuck “strictly” to the rules saw the “challenges begin”, she said. “The rules were ‘good morning’, ‘good afternoon’, ‘good evening’.
We are pleased to have Dame Naida as a Kaumatua Rōpū member for Hāto Petera. Click here to read the article and click on the video half way down the article to watch the news story.
Before Dawn we gathered on Monday 24 June. We were blessed with a welcome to Te Kamaka Marae by Dr Pouroto Ngaropo, led in karakia by Matua Manuel Beazley. We remembered and acknowledged those who have passed in the previous year, we acknowledged a new year, new growth and new pathways.
It was a chilly morning so we were pleased to join in hot soup and hot beverages at the completion of the ceremony. Join us for workshops on Tuesday 25 June and Wednesday 3 July from 10am to 2.00pm.
Matariki a nuku
Matariki a rangi
Matariki Toi Ora
Ui e Taiki e!
Matariki be bound to energy
Matariki be bound to the sky
let it get new life
as we move forward in the new year,
it is done!
Nau Mai Haere Mai ki Matariki ki Kaipatiki.
Join us for another Matariki Series, proudly hosted by Te Kāmaka Marae with the support of Kaipātiki Local Board, Kāinga Ora, and the Kaipātiki Community.
🌌 Opening Ceremony
📅 24th June
⏰ 5:30am – 8:00am
✨ Be part of a magical journey as we share the rich history of Matariki, its significance, and ceremonial traditions. Enjoy hot soup and homemade bread to warm your soul.
🎨 Workshops and Activities
Throughout the two weeks, dive into public workshops featuring storytelling, pūrakau, lantern making, and weaving. Experience the vibrant culture and learn new skills!
🎉 Closing Ceremony
📅 6th July
⏰ 2:00pm – 7:00pm
🎊 Celebrate the Closing Matariki with a welcome ceremony, entertainment, performances, vendors, and delicious food—everything unique to the Northcote community.
All happening @ Te Kamaka Marae on the Northshore.
We Te Kamaka Marae Committee are thrilled to host Matariki once again and can’t wait to see you all there!
Nau Mai, Haere Mai! Matariki ki Kaipātiki! 🌟
Worlds Outrigging Sprints, Hilo, Hawaii, Pineula Waka Ama here at Te Kamaka.
Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, the Pineula Waka Ama Club stands as one of Aotearoa’s elite, renowned for its fierce competitiveness, unwavering discipline, and strong whānau-oriented values. As they prepare for the World Sprints in Hilo, Hawaii, this August 2024, we at Te Kāmaka Marae are beyond thrilled to support these extraordinary athletes, coaches, and managers who leave to Hawaii in Aug 2024.
Pineula J19 Team journey to the world stage is a testament to their resilience and determination. Their coaching and management team, with extensive experience on both national and international platforms, instill a spirit of excellence and dedication in every member. These young rangatahi are not just athletes; they are a symbol of hard work, commitment, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
Te Kāmaka Marae, we are honored to provide a humble space at our marae since Jan where they stayed for a week, the have recently booked for 9 weekends from April to Aug, where the team can train intensively every fortnight, in weekends. Here, they bond, strengthen their unity, and engage in rigorous water and off-water training at Lake Pupuke. The synergy and spirit within this team are palpable, driving them to push boundaries and achieve their best.
We are incredibly proud to support these determined rangatahi as they represent New Zealand on the global stage.
Thank you, Pineula Waka Ama Club, for choosing Te Kāmaka Marae as your place to stay connect and bond. Together, we celebrate your journey and eagerly await your triumphs at the World Sprints. We want to honor you as well by hosting a graduation soon to acknowledge your achievement at Te Kamaka marae.
If you wish to help support this team on their journey pm this post or contact Mereana Hona, Secretary [email protected].
On behalf of Te Kamaka Marae and Chairman Dr Pouroto Ngaropō.