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 11 September.
Tauranga Moana Schedule
Rāpare 11 o Hepetema 2025 | Thursday 11 September 2025
Please register by Friday 5th September for catering purposes.
| Wā | Time | Wāhi | Location | Kaupapa | Activity | Kaupapa Kōrero | Synopsis |
| 9:00am | 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. |
| 9:15am | TCBD.2.03 | Lecture Theatre | Kaikōrero - Charlie Rahiri | Charlie Rahiri is a respected leader of Tauranga Moana and Chair of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ranginui. His leadership extends across the region, nation, and world, upholding the legacy that binds Tauranga Moana to the Kīngitanga. Join us as he shares his insights on the Kīngitanga and the enduring values of kotahitanga and mana motuhake. |
| 10:00am | TCBD.1.07 | Te Manawaroa | Ō-ata | Kai | |
| 10:30am |
TCBD.2.09 TCBD.2.08 |
Tukutuku with Tanya Savage OR Mau Rākau with Tuoi Spencer |
Step into a time of cultural enrichment through the ancient art of Mau Rākau or the intricate craft of traditional tukutuku. These hands-on experiences offer a meaningful way to connect with Māori culture, values, and well-being. |
| 12:00pm | TCBD.1.07 | Te Manawaroa |
Ō-waenga | Lunch |
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| 12:45pm | Poutokomanawa | Moana Cruise Briefing and Ticket Collection | |
| 1:00pm | Tauranga Waterfront |
Moana Cruise - Kōrero Hītori with Ngairo Eruera Numbers limited. |
Step aboard the Bay Explorer for a unique cruise around Te Awanui (Tauranga Harbour), and be immersed in the rich cultural history of the area shared by our esteemed Pūkenga Matua, Ngairo Eruera. |
| 3:30pm | Kua Kēhi | Kīngitanga Day Concludes |
Photo & videos
Please note, 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 (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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