Te Arawa FM

18/12/2025

After more than 10 years, Te Whare Tū Taua o Matarua has reopened its doors, restoring the teachings of mau rākau. Led by Tukiterangi and Renata Curtis, the return has drawn rangatahi and past tauira together, breathing new life into a whare tūtaua grounded in whakapono and collective strength, with the goal of embodying the mantra “tā te tūtaua he tiaki”. Aukaha News reporter Te Kawa Paora went to Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai for practice.

18/12/2025

The reopening of Te Whare Tū Taua o Matarua after over a decade has breathed new life into Te Arawa, reconnecting generations through the traditional practice of mau rākau. This revival not only strengthens cultural knowledge and discipline but also safeguards the iwi’s taonga, ensuring the legacy and spirit of Te Arawa continues to thrive.

17/12/2025

Anei whanau

🎄 CHRISTMAS PERIOD CLOSURE DATES🎄

Please note our clinic closure dates over the Christmas and New Year period:

🏥 Ngāti Pikiao Health - 1208 Amohia Street, Rotorua
• Tuesday 23 December – closing early at 12.30pm
• Thursday 25 December 2025 - closed
• Friday 26 December 2025 - closed
• Thursday 1 January 2026 - closed
• Friday 2 January 2026 - closed

🏥 Ōwhata Medical - 556 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua
• Tuesday 23 December – closing early 2pm
• Monday 22 December until Friday 2 January 2026 - closed

✅ Both clinics will reopen as normal on Monday 5 January 2026

We wish you and your whānau a safe and happy holiday season 💚

16/12/2025

Kaupapa postponed whanau!

*** UPDATE***

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EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WET WEATHER/POSSIBLE STORM

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Kia ora e te whanau!
We are working alongside some of our amazing local organizations to bring this Hauora event to our East side Community!
-Free kai
-Giveaways
-Talent Quest for our Rangatahi
-Health checks
-Information and resources

Watch this space for more updates x

15/12/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS HAMPER WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🎄

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who entered our Christmas giveaway ,the aroha in the comments was unreal 🤍

A massive thank you to our whānau at E Tū Whānau for making this possible and helping us bless a whānau with a $500 Christmas hamper & 2x $100 Kai vouchers just in time for Kirihimete 🎅🤶

🎉 Congratulations to our winners 🎉
We’ll be in touch with you shortly to organise your prize.

From all of us at the teihana and our E Tū Whānau crew, ngā mihi nunui for being part of this kaupapa and spreading the Christmas spirit. Wishing you all a safe, happy and joyfilled Kirihimete 🎄✨

15/12/2025

Kia ora e te iwi,
This is our FINAL giveaway of the year just in time for Christmas 🎅🏽🎄
We’re giving you the chance to win an epic gift bag filled with goodies from reduce to clear rotorua🙌

Nominate by commenting a local business you think deserves some extra aroha this festive season 💛
Let’s uplift those who’ve supported our community all year long.

We’ll be picking one lucky winner this Friday after 9am ✨

Big mihi again to our whānau at Reduced to Clear Rotorua for making this happen 🤍

15/12/2025

Please be advised that emergency services are responding to a crash on Hamurana Road, near Gloucester Road and Tarimano Marae.

The road is currently down to one lane, and motorists should expect delays.

Tauranga-bound traffic is advised to detour via Oturoa Road until the scene is cleared.

Mourea and Ōkere traffic should travel via Rotorua.

Motorists are asked to follow directions from emergency services and allow extra time for travel.

10/12/2025

Let’s show our children they’re dear to us.
Me whakaatu tātou, e ngākau nui ana tātou ki ngā tamariki.
Sign the letter.
Tūhono mai, waitohua tō ingoa.
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07/12/2025

Find what fills your taha hinengaro and top up your way.
Katakata - Share laughter with friends
Kōrero - Share thoughts with whānau
Whakawātea - Take a mindful walk
Together, let's top up our mental health meters and shine! [Sponsored]

05/12/2025

05/12/2025