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WhakahaereWaikato is a growing tribe of over 80,000, and just like our tuupuna before us, we are voyagers and pioneers. We present to you the ever-evolving Waikato-Tainui story.
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TO taatou MAHIAcross five key pou, Hapori, Taiao, Kaupapa, Whai Rawa and Mahi Tonu, we group and measure our mahi. This is all aligned to Whakatupuranga 2050.
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AAWHINA MAATAURANGA
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TAKAHANGAWaikato-Tainui hold numerous events throughout the calendar year. Many are celebrations which reaffirm our identity as Tainui waka and as protectors of the Kiingitanga movement.
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Kia ora ano e te Iwi.
If you need financial assistance to help with the costs around the flooding in your area please call the number below.
Me noho haumaru.
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What a pity their name's have been tweeted out. Name and shame, because of their greedy actions there will be families who genuinely need assistance and will miss out because of these aholes who think it alright to rip the system off. Karma's a bitch. 🤬🤬🤬
Don't they asked what street you live at because it states that on the news if you have been flooded
So sad to see the amount of New Zealand citizens use and abuse the system. There's alot ringing the 0800 number who's houses are yay ok, nothings wrong with There homes and they telling the operators there houses been flooded and all household items are destroyed they are now getting new appliances beds to fridges to clothing and food and what other assistance are needed, blinkn lies, Terrible....
Ariana Grandeur it's people like those rats that make it hard for those who actually NEED the help 😭 scum behaviour
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Greedy cows!! Report them
Ive seen many posts of whanau who werent affected getting help with these funds and MSD. Theres heaps on my timeline advertising up tp $1100 and advising people theyll have to repay MSD for any money over that.
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Ko te hahaupooro teenei e ngunguru nei!
I au au auee haa hei!
Ahakoa kua oti kee te kaupapa nei, aa, kua hokihoki atu ai ngaa maatanga nei ki ngoo raatou kaainga - ka noho mai ko ngaa maumaharatanga i tuu te raa nei ki te papa taakaro hahaupooro o Ngaaruawaahia.
After a brief hiatus of some eight years, golf has returned as part of the Tainui Games family of sports! Not even the sometimes heavy downpours could dampen the spirits of our teams of marae golf players! 🏌🏾♂️🏌🏿♀️🏌🏾🏌🏾🏌🏿♀️🏌🏾♂️🏌🏿♀️🏌🏾
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Love this 👌
Nga mihi 🗾💚 Happy New Year 2023
Raungaiti for thedub👌👏👏👏
Awesome day whanau... 🏌♂️🏌♂️🏌♂️ See you all at the next event..👍👍
Awesome whanau
Churrrr neat alright
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E kore rawa raa e mimiti noa ngaa aumihi aa ngaakau nei ki a koutou e kaha taunaki mai i te kaupapa kaatahi anoo ka mutu!
Kei ngaa piitau whakareia, ngaa kaitaakaro, ngaa kaitautoko, te iti me te rahi o ngoo taatou marae maha - teenaa koutou katoa!
We graciously acknowledge all of our marae whaanau who supported our sports over the past two days... see you all at Hopuhopu on the 11 & 12 February!
Kia ngiha te whatumanawa - he karanga tangata ❤️
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Can yous post up the team that got 9 birdies in 9 holes please... they deserve recognition! Cos however they did that seems to stun the nation 😂😂😂
Are the Tainui Games tee-shirt for sale?
Awesome
Any rukumoana marea tops for sale still by any chance
Nga mihi 🗾💚 Happy New Year 2023
How much for the tee shirts
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Kia ora e te iwi rain is continuing to cause issues around our entire region. As a general update States of local emergency have been declared for Auckland and the Waitomo District due to severe weather causing flooding.
Local updates for Auckland are being provided at www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz and on the Auckland Emergency Management Facebook.
Local updates for Waitomo, Waikato are being provided at www.waikatoregioncdemg.govt.nz and on the Waitomo District Council Facebook.
The National Emergency Management Agency has stood up its National Coordination Centre to support the response and coordinate any central government support that may be required.
Taamaki Makaurau
An all-of-government welfare factsheet that explains what support is available for Auckland and where can you get help is available here:
www.civildefence.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/20230128-AKL-floods-AoG-factsheet.pdf
To report flooding, damage to drains, or stormwater issues, please log your issue online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem
Accommodation and welfare support
- If you need urgent accommodation assistance, phone 0800 22 22 00.
- For welfare assistance you can phone the Ministry of Social Development on 0800 400 100.
- If you have urgent needs as a result of being displaced by the flood, you can find providers on www.familyservices.govt.nz.
Civil Defence Centres
- North: Massey University Albany Campus, Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre, Massey University East Precint, Albany Expressway SH17. Please enter through Gate 1. NOTE: Not the North Shore Events Centre (Eventfinda Stadium) at 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley, as indicated on the Civil Defence website – Wairau Valley is a flood area.
- South: Manu Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park
- West: Saint Leonard’s Road School, 15 St. Leonard’s Road, Kelston
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Kua uu ngeenei huaanga ki ngaa tikanga o te Whai-kiingi araa ko Hoihoi ko Waha nguu ko Turituri kei roo whare o Mata... kia whakahihiwa, aa, kia arotahi e!
Our chess players have arrived and are getting down to business!! Capturing the King is on!
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Good luck 🍀
Awesome pics enjoy the day..looking forward to pics from Golf
Good luck cuzzie Lee Taniwha
Awwh awesome nephew. Uncle Bamm was suppose to play but was not able to make it.
Awesome 😍
Ngaa mihi nui ki a koutou xx
He tino paingia teeneki e te whaanau ❤️
Morgan Moana might have to sign up for next year's Tainui Games.
Love this ❤️
Nga mihi 🗾💚 Happy New Year 2023
Good luck 🍀
Anie Paul get there girly
Neat alright whanau.
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Huroo!
E te iwi huroo! Atu i Tuurangawaewae moo Te Kiingitanga!
Kua taki tae nei ngaa maatanga kaitaakaro ki konei whakataetae haere ai marae ki te marae... hapuu ki te hapuu - whoianoo raa ko te mutunga iho he whakawhanaungatanga te whaainga!
Our marae Indoor Bowls teams are arriving here at Tuurangawaewae Marae to commence competition for today...
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Have a good day Chach Matenga 👍👍
Goodluck to all marae playing today.
Nga mihi 🗾💚 Happy New Year 2023
#tainuigames #WaikatoTainui
Raa Tuarua e te iwi! Day 2 of Tainui Games 2023, we have our Tuurangawaewae Games kickstarting your Sunday off bright and early! This is officially Day 1 for these sports, so good luck to all of our whaanau participating today and Day 2 for our Surfers out at Manu Bay, Whaaingaroa! 🔥🔥🔥
Key messages from our Coordinators for the day,
👉Due to weather conditions Kii-o-Rahi, Teenehi and Waka Ama is cancelled
👉Whai Kiingi and Piirori-aa-Roto will continue as planned
👉Hahaupooro is still going ahead unless advised by the Golf Club
👉If you are feeling unwell, stay home and rest!
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why can't ki ō rahi be played on the Main weekend. Tainui Games
Stevie Taniwha
Chur the branding. Lol
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MEDIA RELEASE: State of Emergency declared for Waitomo District.
Te Kuiti Paa is open and available if you or your whanau require assistance. Simply call into the marae and you will be well taken care of.
Waitomo District Mayor John Roberston has declared a State of Emergency for the Waitomo District.
The State of Emergency declaration takes effect immediately (signed at 7.05pm) and expires in seven days.
Mayor Robertson says the district has experienced widespread flooding and heavy rain, with reports of flooding, slips and inundation.
Residents currently impacted by flooding are also being evacuated.
“The situation in Waitomo is serious, and with nightfall upon us and more rain expected, it’s important we are prepared and have the right controls in place to provide help and support, including further evacuations.”
Mayor Roberston has been closely monitoring the situation alongside Waitomo District Council’s Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Team.
The declaration was signed following formal advice from CDEM Duty Controller Wayne Allan.
It enables emergency services and response agencies to draw on resources, and enact additional powers, to assist those affected.
Infrastructure and emergency services have been working throughout the day to assess and manage the impacts of the weather event, including water infrastructure and roading.
For safety reasons, residents are being urged to stay at home and not venture out into the weather.
“This weather is here to stay for the next while. I urge you to stay safe and do not venture out into this weather – it is not safe,” says Mayor Robertson.
“If you need help, please contact our call centre on 0800 932 4357.
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Great couple of days 💙💛
Great pictures ❤️nga mihi
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