whānau owned, whānau driven, whānau measured
WHAKARURUHAU
ABOUT US
Our mission statement is to support the intellectual, emotional, and social development of our whānau based on the values of
Manaakitanga
Whanaungatanga
Wairuatanga
All of our initiatives are underpinned by
Te Reo Māori
Kaupapa and Tikanga Māori
Skills and knowledge of Te Ao Māori
that improves the current status of our whānau.
KAUPAPA / PROGRAMMES
ALL PROGRAMMES LISTED BELOW ARE NO LONGER RUNNING. WE ARE CURRENTLY UPDATING OUR WEBSITE.
BOXING CLASSES
Whakaruruhau will be hosting Beginners and Intermediate levels of Boxing and Fitness. This programme is being facilitated by Vijay Aryal who has over 9 years experience.
Beginners and intermediates will learn the following:
-The foundations behind punching
-Drills to improve their strength and conditioning
-Develop confidence in their footwork (i.e. shifting weight and pivoting)
-Defensive techniques
Open to ages 12 and up.
Where: Propel Fitness: 172 Princess Street
When: Every Sunday between 4 - 6PM
If you are interested in improving your fitness and learning how to box, this is the perfect programme for you.
To register for boxing please click the link below and fill in the registration form.
KANIHANI
Kanihani is a whānau oriented space where ALL ages, gender, and fitness levels can come to get active.
Facilitated by Metuaariki Paniora this is a whanau fitness programme incorporating Cook Island dancing.
When: Every Friday between 5-6pm
Where: Bathgate Park School, 213 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin
If this is a programme you and your family are interested in please click the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/8HMsx2eM4HzAs5sB6
MARCHING
Here, you will learn all about the "Art of Marching" facilitated by Julz Whaanga who has 10 years of experience behind her. She is very excited to share her journey and pass on the foundations of marching with any whanau who are interested.
Where: Bathgate Park School, 213 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin
When: Every Monday 5:30 - 6:30pm
Open to ages 5+
If this is something you are interested in then click the registration link below and fill it out
https://forms.gle/desy5Bcz61bxfouW6
NA RAU O TE NAHERE
Take a hikoi in the nahere with kaumatua Hata Temo to learn about ronoa and the best places to find it!
If you are interested in having us run a workshop for you, reach out and we can set up a time.
HAUORA SERVICES
Fry Bread Friday
Every Friday for our Dunedin Nanny and Koro We Prepare and deliver home cooked lunches.
" Iti rearea kahikatea ka taea."
"Although a tiny bird in stature, the iti rearea, can reach the pinnacle of the giant Kahikatea tree. Similarly, our tamariki and rangatahi can aim high and achieve their dreams and aspirations"
MEET THE WHAKARURUHAU WHĀNAU
HATA TEMO
Kaumatua
Cultural Advisor
Ko Maataatua te Waka
Ko Maunapohatu te Mauna
Ko Hinemataroa te Awa
Ko Tuhoe te Iwi
Ko Naati Tawhaki, Ko Naati Rono,
Ko te Maahurehure naa Haapu
Ko Hata Temo taku Inoa
HINEKURA LAWSON - CANDELARIA
Director
Kuia
Ko Kapuarangi te Maunga
Ko Wainui te Awa
Ko Tainui te Waka
Ko Ngatai te Iwi
Ko Torere-nui-a-rua te Marae
Ko Hinekura Lawson - Candelaria toku ingoa
No Torere ahau
TENNILLE BOYD
Director
Finance Manager
Ko Tennille toku ingoa
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka
Ko Whakarongorua te Maunga
Ko Ramaroa te Awa
Ko Ngapuhi nui tonu te Iwi
Ko Te Ngahengahe te Hapu
Ko Mokonuiarangi te Marae.