27/03/2026
HAURAKI GAMES – ANNOUNCEMENT
Hauraki ki uta, Hauraki ki tai, Hauraki Tāwharautia
As a committee we recently came together to meet and discuss the next few years ahead for our kaupapa. With Tainui Waka confirmed to host Te Matatini at the end of February 2027 in Hopuhopu, our focus as a rohe is to tautoko and support that kaupapa in the best way we can.
Because of this, the committee has made the decision to move Hauraki Games to 2028, Rhodes Park, Thames.
Making this kaupapa a biannual event allows:
• our marae more time to plan and prepare properly
• our whānau the chance to organize their trips home with less pressure
• our committee to work more closer with our marae and pā to create a better overall kaupapa
Although the Games will now be in 2028, our kaupapa doesn’t stop here. Let’s carry that same wairua of whanaungatanga into the Hauraki Cultural Festival , hosted by Tui Pa Marae Te Aroha ki Te Aroha later this year. We look forward to seeing everyone come together again.
For marae delegates, the evaluation form will now been emailed out – please take the time to complete it so we can continue to grow and improve together.
From the committee – thank you for your continued support and aroha.
Kia haumaru, kia Hauraki – 2028 karanga mai!
