Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta officially opens the papakāinga. Photo / Michael Cunningham Papakāinga which have long been a vision of the Otangarei community have been officially opened. The six two-bedroom units – five of which will be available for...
Mangamuka Marae Far North District Sponsors of this year’s cook off December 2019 E Tu Otangarei , E Tu Ngapuhi, E Tu Managamuka Reclaiming tikanga, foster pride and affirm identity as the foundation for positive change in our community. To Promote the E Tu Whanau...
By Mark Dalder – originally published via Newsroom | Photo: Marc Daalder The Whangarei suburb of Otangarei has one of the region’s highest unemployment rates, but Te Hau Āwhiowhio ō Otangarei Trust wants to change that through tikanga Māori. Marc Daalder...
Cassandra Moar, Taitokerau weaver, shared her knowledge and craft with interested wahine – several of whom were new to weaving harakeke. The wahakura are specially designed to provide a safe sleeping option for pepi. The wananga acknowledges Sleep Safe week...
The Whangarei Men’s Shed teamed up with an Otangarei work skills programme to teach people how to make park benches for the community. Rākau Mārō is a community employment programme offered by Te Hau Āwhiowhio Trust which builds work ready skills amongst Otangarei...
Eight candidates who want to represent Otangarei as a Whangarei District councilor presented their case to locals at a hui at the school on Tuesday 14th. Candidates had a short amount of time each to speak to a series of photos they’d put together to show what...
