Muaupoko Tribal Authority

04/03/2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

An opportunity coming up for our rangatahi and young adults across Horowhenua

Horowhenua Enterprise Workshop
A FREE 2-day business workshop for 15–30-year-olds who are keen on entrepreneurship or wanting to start their own business.

Location: Horowhenua District Council Building, 126 Oxford Street, Taitoko
Dates: 16th & 17th March 2026
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Light lunch provided

Registration link: https://kingstrustnz.typeform.com/to/OMafx4vK

This kaupapa is more than just a workshop. Participants will also have access to:
• A 10-week accelerator programme
• Mentorship
• Networking opportunities
• Potential access to up to $20,000 seed funding

This is a powerful opportunity to support local rangatahi into business, innovation and economic independence.

Please share this panui through your networks, with whānau, schools, community groups and any young people you’re connected to who would benefit.

02/03/2026

Kia Ora E te whānau

We are excited to share our upcoming wānanga for Te Manawa Reo o Muaūpoko – a 10-week journey to strengthen te reo Māori within your whānau, your whare, and your everyday life.

Over the course of the programme you will:
* Create your own whānau language plan
* Learn beginner to intermediate level te reo Māori
* Explore Muaūpoko tikanga
* Build confidence to use te reo every day

Wānanga Dates:
Wānanga 1: 28 March at Kohuturoa Marae
Wānanga 2: 20 June at Kawiu Marae
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

The programme runs from 28 March – 20 June 2026 and includes two in-person wānanga held in Levin, along with ten online classes.

25–30 spaces available
18+ years
Registrations open 16 February and close 15 March

Open to all Muaūpoko whānau.

For more information or to register, please get in touch.
Register using the link below -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefjPGId6U4W3l7a1a93CdgV_0zl5j0zCyzK69EhuWU7BdBCw/viewform

01/03/2026

Kia Ora e te Whānau,

Please see the livestream links below for Wai 2200 – Porirua ki Manawatū Inquiry, hearing 4 of the Wider Inquiry Phase to be held on Monday 2 – Thursday 5 March 2026.


Day 1: https://youtube.com/live/n4MsIdZmRck?feature=share

Day 2: https://youtube.com/live/5tQGovi1BQA?feature=share

Day 3: https://youtube.com/live/oECDWvlPNns?feature=share

Day 4: https://youtube.com/live/4Sijmqu-CEQ?feature=share



Monday is set to begin at 8:45 am. The rest of the hearing week is set to begin at 8.55 am.

Terms and Conditions for ViewingPermission to view the live stream or a recorded hearing is subject to the restrictions set out in the Waitangi Tribunal’s me...

27/02/2026

Attending or Watching the Waitangi Tribunal Hearings District Enquiry 2200 next week

Monday 2nd March to Thursday5th March 2026

Waitangi Tribunal Tari

The Terrace

Te Whanganui a Tara





Kiaora whanau



Please see most up to date hearing schedule – just received - for Waitangi Tribunal District Enquiry 2200 in Wellington next week.



We are considering taking a van down on Tuesday 3rd March and Wednesday 4th March. (depending on numbers)



Please ph 063673311 and ask for Candyce or Reg if you wish to be allocated a seat. Will be meeting at MTA at 6:45am sharp

(leaving by 7:00am) Returning at 4:30pm/5pm from Wgtn to Taitoko



Otherwise we will be livestreaming from the MTA whare all week for our Muaūpoko whānau/claimants - we will set up a dedicated space for whanau to watch the hearing live and will supply manaaki etc. If anyone needs a ride to join us here at MTA – please phone.



Whanau can also livestream from their own home or smartphone where they have WiFi



As soon as we have the livestream link we will post and share that



Nga mihi nui

Board and whãnau at MTA

05/02/2026

Morenā e te iwi.....

Kicking off at 10am.

Nau mai haere mai

See you here whānau

05/02/2026

📣 E te iwi.....

🌿 Muaūpoko Waitangi Day Celebrations 🌿

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau, come and celebrate Waitangi Day at Punahau, Muaūpoko Park, Queen Street (west), Taitoko. (Lake Horowhenua).

Bring the tamariki, Nan and Koro, a picnic blanket and enjoy the vibes.

✨ Free entertainment all day featuring:

• Muaūpoko Waiata Roopu
• Sliced Bread
• Aroha Owens
• 4Up
• Pari
• Bob Marley Tribute Band
• Killa D
• Peanut Slab

🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🎨 Activities for tamariki
☕ Kaumātua tent
🎶 Local musicians, artists and good vibes all day

He rā whakanuia te kotahitanga, te whanaungatanga me te mana motuhake.

See you there

02/02/2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

Our Waitangi Day stall registrations will close Tuesday 3rd Feb @ 5.00pm. Get in quick!

Contact the whare on 06 367 3311

23/01/2026

📣 E te iwi...we’re taking Expressions of Interest for Round 2 of Digital Literacy

Are you ready to level up your digital skills? 💻

In collaboration with Katoa Connect, we’re rolling out an exciting digital literacy kaupapa for our registered iwi members (18+).

From setting up an email, to spreadsheets, and creating a presentation you’ll gain the skills and confidence to do this on your own.

This is perfect for beginners wanting to build their digital confidence.

We will try our best to accommodate all registrations, we have limited spots available

🕒 6-7 x 2-hour weekly sessions
📍 Whānau must be based in Taitoko
📅 Tentative start date: Monday 17 February 2026
🔗 Registrations close Friday 30 January 2026

Click on the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8eJwxd7juj

If you have any patai or would like to pick up a registration form. Please call our whare on (06)3673311 or pop into our whare at 306 Oxford Street, Taitoko

08/01/2026

📣 MUAŪPOKO TRIBAL AUTHORITY INC (MTA)
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

In accordance with the Rules of Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Inc (Clauses 17.0 & 19.0), the MTA Board is calling for suitably qualified candidates to stand for election to the Board of Trustees.

The following positions are open:

Ngāti Hine – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Ngāi Te Ao – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Ngāti Pariri – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Ngarue –
• Elected Board Member (3-year term)
• Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Punahau – Elected Board Member (18-month term)
Tamarangi –
• Elected Board Member (3-year term)
• Elected Board Member (18-month term)

Call for Nominations

Nominations open: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Nominations close: 5:00pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026
To be eligible:
Candidates must be registered with MTA in the hapū they wish to stand for
An official nomination form must be completed

Each nomination must be supported by two adult MTA members registered in the same hapū electorate

Nomination Forms & Candidate Handbook

Available from Monday 2 February 2026 via.
Email: returningofficer@muaupoko.iwi.nz
Phone: (06) 367 3311 (request a form to be posted)
In person: MTA Registered Office, 306 Oxford Street, Taitoko (Levin)

Election Details

A list of confirmed candidates will be included with the election voting forms.

Call for Registration

The Board invites anyone with the appropriate tribal and hapū affiliations who is:

not yet registered, or
wishing to update your details,
to please do so to ensure participation in this election.

07/01/2026

📣 WAITANGI DAY 2026 – STALLHOLDERS WANTED 📣

Kia Ora Whānau,

Muaūpoko Tribal Authority is calling for Kai, Arts & Crafts, Hauora Providers, Māori Organisations, Sporting & Community Group from our rōhe to be part of our Waitangi Day 2026 celebrations.

✨ Stall registrations are FREE ✨

If you’re keen to hold a stall, please get in touch with MTA: 06 367 3311

29/12/2025