Te Reo me ōna Tikanga

Ko ngā kaitiaki o te reo me ngā tikanga mō Te Huarahi: ko Matua Rangi Nicholson (Ngāti Raukawa), ko Courtney Menary (Ngāti Toa Rangatira), ko Jesse Coffey Elias (Te Ātiawa), me Micah Young (Te Ātiawa). Kei muri i a rātou te rōpū whakahaere me te whānau o Ngatiawa River Monastery nō ngā ahurea maha. He nui tō mātou aroha ki te reo me ōna tikanga, ā, e rapu ana mātou i ngā ara hou hei koropiko ki a Īhu i Aotearoa nei.

He kaupapa tēnei e pōwhiri ana i ngā iwi, i ngā ahurea katoa. Ahakoa tō taumata reo, nau mai, haere mai! Ka whakamāramatia ngā tikanga puta noa i te hui.

Mēnā kāore anō koe kia tae ki Ngatiawa:

• Me tae tōmua ki te pōwhiri.

• Tāne: mau tarau.

• Wāhine: mau panekoti (kaua e mau tarau)

• Kawea mai he koha iti mēnā ka taea.

Ka ārahina koe i te tukanga pōwhiri i tō taenga mai.

He taonga te reo Māori. Ka whakatenatena mātou kia kōrero Māori i ngā wā katoa o te hui. Ka whai wāhi ki ngā awheawhe reo, ngā karakia Māori i te Whare Karakia o Tarore, ā, ka tū hoki he wāhi rumaki mō te hunga e hiahia ana ki te kōrero Māori anake.

Māori language and culture at Te Huarahi Passionfest

Our tikanga kaitiaki for Te Huarahi are Matua Rangi Nicholson (Ngāti Raukawa), Courtney Menary (Ngāti Toa Rangatira), Jesse Coffey Elias (Te Ātiawa), and Micah Young (Te Ātiawa). They’re supported by the organising crew and the Ngatiawa River Monastery whānau from many cultures. We love te reo and tikanga and seek to worship Jesus in ways that make sense here in Aotearoa.

This festival welcomes all cultures. Whatever your level of te reo, you are welcome! Tikanga will be introduced and explained throughout the weekend.

If this is your first time at Ngatiawa:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the pōwhiri to be briefed by Matua Rangi.

• Men: wear trousers and tidy clothing.

• Women: wear a skirt or wrap.

• Bring a small koha (gift/donation) if you can.

Te reo Māori is a treasure. We encourage its use throughout the festival. There will be workships in te reo (not to learn the language, but where another kaupapa is discussed in te reo), times of worship in the Tarore Chapel in te reo, and a rumaki (immersion) space where you can sit over coffee and speak only Māori with others.

Frequently asked questions

When?

20–22 February 2026
Pōwhiri / Welcome: 4:30pm Friday

Mihi Whakamutunga | Farewell: 1:30pm Sunday

Where?

Ngatiawa River Monastery, Waikanae
82 Terrace Road

• Parking onsite

• Public transport is available to Waikanae

• Ride-share thread will be created on Facebook

• This is a Pet-free event

Who's it for?

• Young adults (18–30) exploring faith + justice

• Families, kids, and older adults who love the kaupapa
  

Accommodation + food

• Camping — bring your own tent + gear

• Marae styles - there will be a limited number of marae styles sleeping spaces

• Meals provided: vegetarian/vegan + gluten-free

• Bring your own mug & water bottle

Safety + Accessibility

• Whānau-friendly

• Alcohol- and drug-free

• Wheelchair access to main spaces, whānau facilities onsite
  

What should I bring?

• Tent + sleeping gear, torch, sunscreen, warm clothes

• Instruments, art, games, creativity

• An open heart

How do I get inolved?

Everyone pitches in — from setting up to serving kai. You don’t just attend, you’re part of the whānau.

What does it cost?

For the pricing click here:

https://events.humanitix.com/te-huarahi-passionfest/tickets

Prices include meals.