Te Rā Kīngitanga Ki Tauranga Moana
Nau mai, haere mai! We welcome staff and students to this year's Tauranga Moana Kīngitanga Day happening on Thursday 17 September.
Tauranga Moana Schedule
Rāpare 17 o Hepetema 2025 | Thursday 17 September 2026
Registrations essential. Registration link coming soon.
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Wā | Time |
Wāhi | Location |
Kaupapa | Activity |
Kaupapa Kōrero | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | TCBD.2.03 | Lecture Theatre |
Karakia - Ngairo Eruera Mihi whakatau - Tamati Tata |
Nau mai, piki mai, whakatau mai rā. Our formalities begin with a karakia and whakatau. |
| 10:15am | TCBD.2.03 | Lecture Theatre | Te Whānau Winiata Panel | |
| 11:00am | TCBD.1.07 | Te Manawaroa | Ō-ata | Kai | |
| 11:15am |
Level 1 Kitchen TCBD.2.09, |
Learn how to make Fried Bread with Karanimā (1hr 30min) OR Mau Rākau & Waiata with Tahangāwari and Tuoi Spencer (45min each) *Split session OR Taonga Uku – Mahi toi with clay with Maraea Timutimu (1hr 30min) |
Step into a time of cultural enrichment through the ancient art of Mau Rākau, the intricate craft of Taonga Uku, the harmony of Waiata and the shared tradition of Fried Bread making. These hands-on experiences offer a meaningful way to connect with Māori culture, values, and well-being while fostering creativity, connection, and a sense of community. |
| 12:45pm |
TCBD.1.07 | Te Manawaroa |
Ō-waenga | Lunch |
|
| 1:30pm |
TCBD.1.07 | Te Manawaroa |
Mihi Whakamutunga | |
| 2:00pm | Kua Kēhi | Kīngitanga Day Concludes |
Photos and video
Photos and videos of this event will be taken to help promote our University of Waikato Tauranga campus and our Te Tohu Paetahi programme. These photos and videos are the property of the University of Waikato Tauranga and will be used on the University of Waikato marketing channels, for print and digital.
If you do not wish to feature in any photos or videos, please let us know before the event by emailing parehuia.buchanan@waikato.ac.nz
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