He wā whakawhanaunga, he wā whakarongo, he wā noho tahi

Join us at Lake Rotoiti for our Hui-ā-Tau (Annual General Meeting). It's a chance to come together as whānau, catch up, hear what’s happening across the iwi, and enjoy some good kai and kōrero.

Location: Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre, St Arnaud
Dates: Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September
Accommodation and kai are provided for whānau attending the full weekend.

What’s On

Friday 19 September – Evening

  • 5:30pm - 7.30pm – Check-in at Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre
  • 7:30pm – Whakatau at Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre
  • 7:45pm – Kai and whakawhanaungatanga

Saturday 20 September

  • 8:00am – Breakfast at Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre
  • 9:30am – 11:30am – Outdoor activities, tamariki face painting & games
  • 12:00pm – Karakia + Kai o te rā
  • 1:00pm – Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) – online or at Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre
  • 5:30pm – Hākari (shared meal & entertainment) at Rotoiti Community Hall

Sunday 21 September – Morning

  • 6:00am – Mauri Stone Ceremony at Pahi Site
  • 8:00am – Breakfast at Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre
  • 9:15am – Poroaki at Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre
  • 9:30am – Final departure for whānau

Getting There

We’ve arranged transport to make it easier for registered whānau to attend:

  • Bus from Whanganui — with pickups in Rātana and Levin, travelling to Wellington for the ferry
  • Ferry travel — Wellington to Picton (Friday) and return (Sunday)
  • Bus from Picton & Blenheim to Rotoiti
  • Other travel assistance available — just get in touch and kōrero with us.

 

Accommodation & Kai

  • Accommodation available for whānau attending
  • Staying at: Sabine Lodge and the Outdoor Education Centre
  • Meals and accommodation provided from Friday dinner through to Sunday breakfast
  • Please bring warm clothes – it’s chilly in Rotoiti this time of year!

 

Other Info

  • Tamariki and rangatahi are welcome
  • Let us know if you have any needs or other pātai
  • We encourage early registration so we can plan and secure your spot

 

How to Register

The easiest way to register is through our online, MāoriMe portal:

Register here on MāoriMe by selecting ‘hui’ from the menu.

If registering online isn’t easy for you, or you're booking for a group, we’re happy to help:

  • Email: events@ngatiapakiterato.iwi.nz
  • Phone: 0800 578 900 (toll-free, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
  • In person:
    • 78 Seymour Street, Blenheim
    • 315a Hardy Street, Nelson
  • Or request a callback using the form below

Nau mai, haere mai — we’re looking forward to seeing you there.