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Ruapōtaka Marae is a Mataawaka Marae for all people to support whānau in Tāmaki.

04/11/2026

🌿💚 APPLICATIONS EXTENDED – JOIN OUR PĀ WHĀNAU!

We're still on the lookout for the right person to join our team at Ruapōtaka Marae as our Āwhina Tangata Navigator!

If you're passionate about supporting whānau, strengthening our community and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you! 🙌

📢 Applications are now open until 12PM, FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2026!

📩 HOW TO APPLY:
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

💚 Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Tag them below or share this post with your whānau and networks!

🌿 Come be part of our Pā whānau!

02/11/2026

🪶 KURA DROP #3 OF 19! 👀🔥

E TE HAPORI... ANOTHER KURA REVEAL IS HERE! 🎉

🌉 WE VENTURED OVER THE PAKURANGA BRIDGE FOR THIS ONE! 👀🔥

We're excited to welcome back PAKURANGA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL to Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival 2026! 💚💛

After making their DEBUT at our festival in 2025, they're coming back for ROUND TWO! 🙌🔥

It was awesome visiting their kura and seeing the mahi, passion and energy these rangatahi are putting into their kapa haka!

A massive mihi to the kaiako, rangatahi and whānau of Pakuranga Intermediate for jumping on board again this year! We can't wait to see you back on our stage! ❤️

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026

📍 Ruapōtaka Marae, Glen Innes

🎤 First Kura on Stage: 8:40AM

🛍️ KAI, CRAFTS & SERVICES MARKET ON THE DAY! 🍔🎨

🎟️ FREE EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME!

🔥 WHERE CULTURE AND PRIDE TAKE CENTRE STAGE! 🔥

🪶 OUR KURA REVEALS SO FAR!

1️⃣ St Ignatius Catholic School

2️⃣ Sylvia Park School

3️⃣ Pakuranga Intermediate School

👀🔥 WHO WILL BE NEXT?!

🏷️ TAG A KURA you think will be making an appearance on our stage this year! 👇👀

Let's see who's got the inside scoop! 🤫🔥

👉 LIKE & FOLLOW our official Te Kōtuku Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival page so you don't miss the next drop!

01/11/2026

🪶 KURA DROP #2 OF 20! 👀🔥

E TE HAPORI... OUR NEXT KURA REVEAL IS HERE! 🎉

We are excited to welcome back Sylvia Park School Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival 2026! 💚💛

🔥 THEY'VE BEEN WITH US SINCE DAY ONE! 🔥

As we celebrate the 8TH EDITION of Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival, we're proud to acknowledge Sylvia Park School, who were part of our very FIRST festival back in 2018! ❤️

From those early beginnings to the festival we know today, Sylvia Park School has continued to show their unwavering support, returning year after year to celebrate kapa haka, culture and community!

And they're not bringing just ONE rōpū... they're bringing TWO! 🔥

Two generations of performers, one proud kura! We can't wait to see both rōpū bring their energy, passion and hard mahi to our stage! 🙌

A massive mihi to the kaiako, tamariki and whānau of Sylvia Park School for your continued tautoko over the years. ❤️

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026

📍 Ruapōtaka Marae, Glen Innes

🎟️ FREE EVENT!

🔥 WHERE CULTURE AND PRIDE TAKE CENTRE STAGE! 🔥

👉 LIKE & FOLLOW our official Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival page as we continue revealing our incredible kura!

26/10/2026

🪶 KURA DROP #1 OF 20! 👀🔥

E TE HAPORI... MEET KAPA HAKA SAINTS! ❤️

From St Ignatius Catholic School – St Heliers, making their Te Kōtuku debut!

🥹 18 YEARS of kapa haka at their kura, but NEVER a performance outside their school grounds...

🔥 UNTIL NOW! 🔥

We're excited to welcome these passionate tamariki to the Te Kōtuku stage for the very first time!

🪶 NAU MAI, HAERE MAI KAPA HAKA SAINTS! ❤️

👀 1 DOWN... 19 TO GO! WHO'S NEXT?!

👉 LIKE & FOLLOW our official Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival page to catch all 20 rōpū reveals! 🔥

📅 14 November | 📍 Ruapōtaka Marae

26/10/2026

Like and follow our official Te Kōtuku Festival page as excitement builds for this year's festival. Check out our first kura reveal!!

19 more kura reveals to come e te Hāpori!!

23/10/2026

🪶 CALLING ALL STALLHOLDERS, E TE HAPORI! 📣🔥

Want to be part of TE KŌTUKU CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026?!

We're on the lookout for local businesses, community organisations and creatives to join us for another massive day of culture, connection and community! ❤️

🛍️ MARKET STALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN!

We're looking for:

🏥 Community Service Providers – Health, wellbeing, education and community services.

🎯 Interactive Activations – Games, activities and fun experiences for whānau and tamariki.

🎨 Arts, Crafts & Merchandise – Local creatives, handmade products and more!

🍽️ Kai Vendors – Limited spaces available, as our marae will be providing the majority of kai.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
📍 Ruapōtaka Marae, Glen Innes

❤️ NO STALL FEES! We simply ask for a small koha of an item, voucher or similar contribution towards our festival prize giveaways.

👀 INTERESTED IN JOINING US?

👇 Complete our Expression of Interest form below!

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/262956772190871

Spaces are limited, and all applications will be reviewed before confirmation.

🙌 TAG A BUSINESS, CREATIVE OR COMMUNITY ORGANISATION you'd love to see at Te Kōtuku this year!

🪶 WHERE CULTURE & PRIDE TAKE CENTRE STAGE.

23/10/2026

🌿 JOIN OUR PĀ WHĀNAU! 💚

We're growing our team here at Ruapōtaka Marae and looking for a passionate Āwhina Tangata Navigator to join our Pā whānau!

If you're passionate about supporting whānau, building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you! 🙌

📩 Apply now: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

📅 Applications close: Friday 30 October 2026 at 5pm.

💚 Come be part of our Pā whānau!

22/10/2026

🪶 IT'S OFFICIAL, E TE HAPORI! WE'RE BACK! 🔥🔥

The wait is over! Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival 2026 is coming, and we're getting ready for another massive day of kapa haka, culture, pride and community at Ruapōtaka Marae! ❤️

🪶 TE KŌTUKU CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026
📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
⏰ 8.30am Start
📍 Ruapōtaka Marae, Glen Innes
🎟️ FREE EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME!

🔥 20 GROUPS | 17 SCHOOLS | 17 KAPA HAKA RŌPŪ | 3 PASIFIKA GROUPS | ONE COMMUNITY!

This year we've got an awesome line-up of kura joining us on stage! 👀

❤️ We're welcoming back our kura who have continued to support Te Kōtuku year after year.

🔥 Some of our first-timers from last year enjoyed themselves so much, they're coming back for round two!

🪶 THREE brand-new kura will be making their Te Kōtuku debut!

🌺 And we're excited to welcome Cook Islands, Tongan and Samoan cultural groups to the stage, adding even more colour, culture and celebration to this year's festival!

👀 BUT WHO'S COMING?!

Over the coming weeks, we'll be dropping our KURA REVEALS, introducing the schools and rōpū taking the stage this year! We'll also be heading out to visit our kura, catching up with our performers and giving you a sneak peek behind the scenes as they prepare for the big day! 🎥🔥

💬 SO LET'S HEAR IT, E TE HAPORI!
👇 Which kura do you think will be taking the stage this year?
👇 Who are you hoping to see return?
👇 TAG YOUR KURA and show them some love! ❤️

Bring your whānau, bring your friends and come celebrate the talent, hard work and cultural pride of our young performers from across Tāmaki Makaurau!

🪶 WHERE CULTURE & PRIDE TAKE CENTRE STAGE.
Kotahi Te Whāriki, He Mano Ngā Muka.

👀 KEEP WATCHING... OUR FIRST KURA DROP IS COMING SOON! 🔥

👉 Make sure you're following our official Te Kōtuku Cultural Festival page so you don't miss a reveal!

19/10/2026

📢 PĀNUI: It's Almost Time to Have Your Say! 🗳️

The 2026 General Election is nearly here, and now is the time to make sure you're ready to vote.

✅ Not enrolled yet? Don't delay!
You must be enrolled by midnight on Sunday 25 October 2026. If you're not enrolled by then, you won't be able to vote in this election. Unlike previous elections, enrolment is no longer available during the voting period or on Election Day.

👉 Check, update, or enrol online at vote.nz.

📬 Already enrolled?
You should have received your EasyVote card by email or post. Bring it with you when you vote to make the process quicker and easier.

🗓️ Key Dates
• Enrolments close: Midnight, Sunday 25 October
• Voting opens: Monday 26 October
• Election Day: Saturday 7 November
• Voting closes: 7:00pm on Election Day

📍 Vote at Ruapōtaka Marae
There are many voting places throughout Tāmaki Makaurau, and we're proud that Ruapōtaka Marae and Rangimārie will once again be a local voting venue.

Ruapōtaka Marae Voting Hours:
• Thursday 29 October: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Friday 30 October: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday 31 October: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Thursday 5 November: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Friday 6 November: 10:00am - 3:00pm
• Saturday 7 November (Election Day): 9:00am - 7:00pm

Rangimārie, Panmure Voting Hours:
• Saturday 7 November (Election Day): 9:00am - 7:00pm

🗣️ Your Voice Matters
Voting is one of the most important ways we can have a say in the future of our communities, our tamariki, our whānau, and our country. Every vote counts, and every voice deserves to be heard.

Take a few minutes to check you're enrolled, encourage your whānau and friends to do the same, and make a plan to vote.

Our future. Our voice. Our vote.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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