Nga Panui-a-Rohe

TE AOWERA MARAE   ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Sunday 13 September 2026

Time: 10.00am  

Venue: Rongohaere Marae, 29 Makarika Road, Ruatoria (Te Aowera Marae is currently under renovation).  

A Zoom link is available on the Marae FB page for those who cannot attend in person.  

AGENDA:

Karakia / Mihi

Minutes of previous AGM

Chairperson’s Report

Presentation of Audited Accounts for year ended 30 June 2026

Appointment of Auditor

Election of Trustees

Two trustee positions are available due to rotation. One trustee is not seeking re-election, the other is and is automatically nominated.

​​​Proposed Charter Amendment: Increase the number of Trustees from five (5) to seven (7).

General Business

Opening and Blessing of Wharenui and Ablutions

Photos

No reira e te whanau, nau mai haere mai!

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Special General Meeting - Wharekahika A47 Trust

WHAREKAHIKA A47 TRUST

DATE: Saturday, 26 September 2026

TIME: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

LOCATION: 141 Onepoto Road,

Te Puna Manaaki a Ruataupare,

Hicks Bay

The SGM agenda and meeting pack will be provided to shareholders who have RSVP’d by 12 noon on Sunday, 13 September.

Email: owekatrustees@outlook.com

Nga mihi Wharekahika A47 Trustees

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Voice of the Lion entertainment & Waiapu RSA Karaoke Competition

Voice of the Lion entertainment & Waiapu RSA is hosting a Karaoke $1000 winner takes all 8 week competition.

Every Saturday night Aug 8-Sep 26 @ the Waiapu RSA - 6.30pm start

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gisborne-Tairāwhiti Panui

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gisborne-Tairāwhiti  are currently looking for volunteer mentors who can spend one hour

a week making a positive difference in a young person's life. In

addition, applications are open for children aged 6–12 who would

benefit from being matched with a mentor.

If this sounds like you or you would like more info please contact 0220214635 or email gisborne@bbbs.nz

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Whanau Hapū of Te Aitanga a Mate Te Aowera Te Whanau a Hinekehu Takutai Kaitiaki Trust Annual General Meeting

Whanau Hapū of Te Aitanga a Mate Te Aowera Te Whanau a Hinekehu Takutai Kaitiaki Trust Annual General Meeting on 27th September, 12pm at Whareponga Marae. Nau mai haere mai.

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Radio Ngāti Porou Listener Survey – Te Reo Māori On-Air

Radio Ngāti Porou is looking at ways to increase the amount of te reo Māori used across our station, and we want to hear from you, our listeners.

We’d love to know how much reo you currently understand, how you feel about hearing more te reo Māori on-air, and what would help make it enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Complete our short survey and you’ll also go in the draw to WIN a $100 Four Square voucher!

Head over to the Radio Ngāti Porou Facebook page to find the survey, or visit www.rnp.nz to have your say.

Radio Ngāti Porou Listener Survey – Te Reo Māori On-Air | SurveyMars

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**NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY TAIAO WARRIOR!** 🌿

Across our East Coast communities, there are amazing people who go above and beyond to look after our **Taiao**. Now’s your chance to recognise and reward these awesome **Taiao Warriors** for the mahi they do!

Over the next 4 weeks Radio Ngāti Porou, in association with the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre and the AWHI PROJECT, is giving you the chance to nominate a "Junior and Senior Taiao Warrior" from your East Coast community, with **$100 Four Square vouchers up for grabs!** 🙌

🏔️ **AND THERE’S SOMETHING FOR THE NOMINATORS TOO!**

Everyone who nominates a Taiao Warrior will go into the draw to **WIN a Maunga Hikurangi guided tour to the Māui carvings**, more than 1,000 metres above sea level, for up to 5 people!

We’re looking for Taiao Warriors from:

1. Te Araroa / Hicks Bay/ Potaka

2. Tikitiki / Rangitukia

3. Ruatoria / Tikapa / Te Horo / Reporua / Whareponga / Makarika

4. Te Puia Springs / Ihungia / Waipiro Bay

5. Tokomaru Bay / Waima / Mata

6. Uawa / Mangatuna / Tauwhareparae / Whangara

🌱 **KNOW AN AWESOME TAIAO WARRIOR?**

Head to the pinned post on our RNP facebook Page - Jump into the comments and tell us:

👉 Their name

👉 Are they a Senior or Junior Taiao Warrior?

👉 Which community are they from?

👉 Why do you think they deserve to win?

Help us celebrate the people doing amazing mahi to care for our Taiao and our East Coast communities. 💚

A massive thank you to the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre for these amazing giveaways! 🙌

To read more about the **AWHI Project**, visit:

https://www.tairawhitienviro.nz/awhiproject

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