Kingitanga Day Mau Rakau 2025

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.

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, 
TCBD.2.08

TCBD.3.02

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  

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We look forward to seeing you at Kīngitanga Day