TE WHARE TUU TAUAA O
TE WHENUA MOEMOEAA

Teenei te tuku mihi rangatira ki ngaa
Iwi Taketake katoa o Te Whenua Moemoeaa
ki ngaa iwi ki ngaa tini hapuu o ia rohe
noo koutou te mana taketake
te mana whenua, te mana tiaki
teenei te tuku maioha atu kia koutou
ki oo koutou Kaumaatua tau ukiuki
onamata, inamata, anamata...

We extend our heartfelt acknowledgment to the Indigenous peoples of this land, encompassing all tribes across this vast and sacred country.

As the original custodians of this land, holding sacred responsibilities as its enduring protectors.

With deep respect and gratitude, we express our appriciation to all Indigenous elders, past, present, and emerging, for their wisdom, guidance, and invaluable contributions to our shared heritage and connection...

TE WHARE TUU TAUAA O
TE WHENUA MOEMOEAA

Te Whare Tuu Taua o Te Whenua Moemoeaa, is the ngaakau (c/o Te Whare Tuu Taua o Aotearoa)

based in Australia. With four Taura Pouwhakarae, and their respective branches

have the responsibility to tiaki the kaupapa, driven by the philosophies of the

Tumu Whakarae (Sacred Sacerdotal) Sir Dr. Pita R Sharples.

The kaupapa of Te Whare Tuu Taua o Te Whenua Moemoeaa is:

To tiaki the kaupapa of Te Whare Tuu Taua o Aotearoa
To connect with Iwi Taketake for guidance
To link peka within Te Whenua Moemoeaa
To restore identity and self worth to the individual by empowering them with the knowledge about themselves and their Maaori history
To enhance self confidence in the individual by the strong demands of the kaupapa and course of which has a rigid etiquette of personal courtesies
To develop humility and self restraint by the highest standards of discipline and behaviour required in the use of the Taiaha as a weapon
To promote fluency in Te Reo Maaori and Tikanga