Ruapōtaka Marae

08/06/2026

🌿 Rongoā Wānanga Begins Tomorrow at Ruapōtaka Marae 🌿

Join us as we begin our Rongoā Māori wānanga, a space to learn, reconnect, and grow our understanding of traditional Māori healing. Grounded in the whakaaro “Ko te toto o te tangata, he kai; ko te oranga o te tangata, he whenua,” these workshops explore how rongoā supports wellbeing, strengthens our connection to te whenua, and brings balance into everyday life.

✨ Tomorrow’s opening will begin with a pōwhiri at 9:30am – all are warmly welcome to attend.

Held every Tuesday throughout June, this free wānanga welcomes anyone interested in learning and sharing in a supportive environment.

📍 Ruapōtaka Marae
✨ Tomorrow (9 June): Pōwhiri 9:30am | Wānanga 10:30am – 12:00pm
📅 Wānanga Dates: 9, 16, 23, 30 June
✨ Free | All welcome

📩 To register:
Email [email protected] or call 027 346 2491

Come along, bring your whānau, and be part of the journey.

03/06/2026

Licence Registration Day Āpōpō – All Licence Types!

Ruapōtaka Marae is hosting a Licence Registration & Info Day tomorrow from 9:00am – 1:00pm.

We are now taking registrations for our upcoming Learner’s Licence Wānanga on Thursday 11th June at Ruapōtaka Marae — a full-day programme designed to help you prepare, learn, and sit your Learners test all in one place.

The day includes a teaching session (8:00am – 12:00pm) followed by on-site VTNZ testing (12:30pm – 4:00pm), all within a supportive kaupapa Māori learning environment, guided by experienced facilitators and mentors.

Already ready to sit your Restricted or Full Licence?

Come on down tomorrow with your valid ID, and we’ll get you registered and on the pathway to gaining your licence.

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✅ Kaupapa Māori facilitators
✅ Interactive learning environment
✅ Qualified Driving Instructor & Mentor Driver
✅ VTNZ testing-day support
✅ Pathways for Learners, Restricted & Full Licences

Nau mai, haere mai — ALL WELCOME. Let’s get you on the road!

02/06/2026

✨ Hāpori Haka – Tonight at the Marae ✨

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau!

Join us tonight for Hāpori haka at Ruapōtaka Marae — a relaxed, supportive space to come together, learn, move, and connect through kapa haka. Whether you’re experienced or giving it a go for the first time, everyone is welcome.

🕔 5pm – 7pm
🔁 Every Fortnight
📍 Ruapōtaka

Bring your whānau, your voices, and your energy — no pressure, just a good time together 💚

01/06/2026

Mōrena e te whānau,
Just a heads up that we’ll be opening a bit later this morning at 10am. Thanks for your understanding!

27/05/2026

Mōrena e te whānau ☀️

It’s not too late to register for our Learner’s Licence Test Only Day today!

If you’ve got your ID ready and you’re test-ready (or close to it), come on down and see the team at Ruapōtaka Marae. We’ve got morning and afternoon sessions available, so there’s still time to jump in.

You could get your learner’s licence today in just a couple of hours – skip the queues at VTNZ and sit your test right here in our whare, Āwhina Tangata.

Nau mai, haere mai – let’s get you licensed!

27/05/2026

Reminder – Learner’s Licence Test Day at Ruapōtaka Marae tomorrow!

We’re back again tomorrow with our Learner’s Licence Test Day, and we still have limited spots available!

If you or someone you know is test-ready (scoring 32/35 or more on the practice test) and has the appropriate ID, this is a great opportunity to sit your test locally. We bring VTNZ onsite, so you can test right here at the marae.
📅 Thursday 28th May
⏰ Morning: 9:00am – 12:00pm
⏰ Afternoon: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 Ruapōtaka

Don’t miss out – spaces are filling fast!

📧 To register, email: [email protected]

Please share with your whānau and community – let’s help get more people licensed!

26/05/2026

We’d like to share an important update with our hapori. Due to a significant decline in funding and ongoing pressure on our kai providers, we are unfortunately not able to provide kai support in the way we usually would.

At this time, we have a limited stock of kai boxes and have had to make the difficult decision to restrict what we can offer.

Currently, we are only able to offer kai boxes on Mondays and Fridays, with a limited number available each day.
Wednesday kai support will only be available depending on what we receive from Kiwi Harvest, and there is no guarantee that kai will be available on that day.

This has not been an easy decision, as manaakitanga is at the heart of everything we do. Please know this does not change the aroha we have for our whānau — it simply reflects the challenges we are facing with limited resources at this time.

If you see signage or are unfortunately turned away, we ask for your understanding and kindness. We truly appreciate your patience as we navigate this period.

For those who may need support, here are some alternative services available:

Citizens Advice Bureau Glen Innes Foodbank

Emergency food assistance for residents of Glen Innes and Pt England
🕒 Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 100 Line Road, Glen Innes
📌 Please bring proof of identity and address
📞 09 528 3682
Auckland City Mission

Food support available by appointment only
📞 Call 0800 223 663 (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri — 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
📍 Collection from Grafton (booking required)
We remain committed to our hapori and will continue to support where we can.

Ngā mihi nui,

25/05/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Just a reminder that our Hāpori Haka is now running fortnightly 😊

There is no Hāpori Haka tonight, but we’ll be back next Tuesday and ready for another great session together.

Bring your whānau, your voices, and your energy — all are welcome!

Ngā mihi nui

25/05/2026

Samoan Language Week - at the Glen Innes Library this week whānau!

🌺 Samoan Language Week Workshop – Everyone Welcome! 🌺
Join us this Wednesday 3 June at 10am for a special 2-hour Samoan Language Week workshop celebrating culture, language, and community.
📚 Learn basic Samoan
🎶 Enjoy a traditional song session
🥥 Experience a live cultural demo – including Koko Samoa & Alaisa Popo
🤝 Connect with others and celebrate our shared stories
✨ “Our language is our identity. Our culture is our strength.”
📍 Presented by Sa’o Soundz
👉 Register now using the QR code on the poster or the link in this post (limited spaces available)
https://events.humanitix.com/a-taste-of-samoan-language-and-traditions
📅 Secure your spot and we’ll see you there!

24/05/2026

“Another proud moment for our marae whānau 💛🚗
Huge mihi to one of our wāhine who just smashed her Full Licence test — ka mau te wehi, e Teina!! 👏

From learners right through to restricted and full, this is what it’s all about: backing our people to succeed. 💯

We’re more than just learners wānanga — we walk alongside you the whole journey. With our qualified driving instructor, we’ll get you road-ready, take you out for practice drives, and even support you on test day at VTNZ.

As she says — if you need your licence, come down to the marae 🙌

Your journey starts here. Let’s get you licensed. 🚦✅”

Next Learners Licence TEST ONLY DAY this Thursdays Whānau.