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TE WHARE TUU TAUAA O
TE WHENUA MOEMOEAA

KO WAI TAATOU?

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.

 

Te Whare Tuu Taua o Te Whenua Moemoeaa’s Kaupapa is:

  • To tiaki the kaupapa of Te Whare Tuu Taua o Aotearoa

  • To hono with Iwi Taketake for guidance and approval

  • To hono 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

TE TIROHANGA WHAANUI

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TE WHARE TUU TAUAA O AOTEAROA - NGAAKAU
TE TUMUWHAKARAE
NGAA TOHUNGA
TAURA POUWHAKARAE

TE WHARE TUU TAUAA O
TE WHENUA MOEMOEAA
NGAA PEKA

TE MANAWA ORA

MAI I TE KORE
KI TE PUUMANAWA

TE WHARE TUU TAUAA O
TE ARA HONONGA

TE TOKA TUU MOANA

TE IRA HERE
TE MAURI

  • The Mauri has a significant presence here in Te Whenua Moemoeā. It represents every peka and our links to our Haukaainga and Iwi Taketake.

  • It is envisaged that 'Te Ira Here' will be present at each Hui ā-Tau or Wānanga to signify its meaning and purpose.

  • It is expected that each peka understands the importance and significance of what a Mauri is and its history.

  • 'Te Ira Here' has a deep connection with Te Whenua Moemoeā.

  • Currently, Te Ira Here resides with Te Manawa Ora.

Paetukutuku
o Te Whenua Moemoeaa

​For the TAUIRA & KAIAKO to gain access to:

  • Rangahau resources for Tauira

  • Resources for Peka

  • Registrations, including Annual Tauira Registration fees

  • Health forms

  • National Calendar

  • Code of Conduct

  • Information of branches in Australia wide, including, location and their stories

  • History of Te Whare Tuu Tauaa O Aotearoa

  • Student Testimonials and Profiles

  • Display of all Peka Tohu and explanation on their website

  • Attract funding organisation's and partners

  • Aromatawai information

  • Contacts

Ngaa Waananga

2024 Dates:

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Te Manawa Ora Waananga:

22 - 24 March

28 - 30 June

13 - 15 September (mock grading)

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Mai i Te Kore ki Te Puumanawa Waananga:

17 - 19 May

26 - 28 July

20 - 22 September

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Te Toka Tuu Moana Waananga:

26 - 28 April

19 - 21 July

25 - 27 October (Mock Grading & Akonga Grading)

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TE WHENUA MOEMOEAA - HUI-aa-TAU 2024 & GRADING @ BORNHOFFEN GOLD COAST

Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th November7

FUTURE HAERENGA & WAANANGA

2025

Haerenga ki te MAURI (ULURU) o Te Whenua Moemoeaa for Mataariki

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2027

Hoki atu ki te Maataapuna o Hawaikii (Hawaii)

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Click HERE to take you to the MAARAMATAKA webpage for ALL PEKA waananga dates. 

Any questions you may have, you can email us at this address

twttmoemoeaa@gmail.com

NGAA KOORERO AAPITI - WHAKAMAATAUTAU

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR TAUIRA

  • Frequency of Grading:

    • One grading per year.

  • Age Requirement:

    • Must be 12 years or older, or turning 12 within the year of grading.

  • Attendance at Wānanga:

    • All tauira (students) grading must attend at least 3 wānanga led by Taura Pouwhakarae/Tohunga.

  • Resitting Grading:

    • If a 'Pia' (apprentice) is stood down, they have at least 1 month to re-sit.

    • Alternatively, another grading date can be negotiated and agreed upon by Taura Pouwhakarae and Kaiako (teachers).

  • Completion of Rangahau:

    • Rangahau (research) must be completed prior to grading.

    • The research must have a connection (hononga) to our Iwi taketake (ancestral tribe).

  • First Aid Requirements:

    • Every peka (branch) must have its own First Aid Kit tailored to Te Whare Tū Tauā o Aotearoa guidelines.

    • A First Aid Station must be allocated and accessible in case of an emergency.

  • Attendance and Training:

    • 90% attendance throughout the year is required.

    • At least 2 hours of training per week are necessary.

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