Kia ora, Welcome to Akona Rangitāne II

the new Rangitāne o Wairarapa Education website

Like the old website Akona Rangitāne II contains plenty of educational material that we hope will help visitors learn about Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Māori of the Wairarapa Region.

There is still information on a wide range of subjects including mythology, local Māori history, world views, tikanga, basic te reo, the natural world, basic needs ie food and social structure.

Documents, websites and other useful material produced by other sources have been utilized to provide a greater coverage and often to save duplication of an existing resource that aligns with understanding things Māori.

New features include
•    Iti Kahurangi our first education curriculum
•    A facebook feed so you can receive new information regularly and be able to interact quickly. Just send a friend request to connect.
•    A section where you can find learning resources on all sorts of subjects. With teachers in mind many of the resources have teacher notes and curriculum links.
•    New material to download including our children’s and Rangitane o Wairarapa history books.
•    Akona Rangitāne II is more visual to help find material easier. There are more photographs, paintings and murals. We are grateful to have been granted permission by artist Bronwyn Waipuka to use her beautiful paintings. See www.bwaipuka.co.nz


To learn more about Rangitāne o Wairarapa Incorporated go to www.rangitane.iwi.nz.
If you have an inquiry or would like assistance please contact:
Joseph Potangaroa email: potangaroaeducation@gmail.com mobile: 021 165 6784
Mike Kawana email: mike@rangitane.iwi.nz mobile: 027 432 8825

For website design please contact: Mikis van Geffen email: info@mikis.co.nz

Enquiries

    Facebook feed

    6 years ago

    The last trip a couple of years ago was down the eastern side of the lake. Everyone had an enjoyable time and learnt alot.

    6 years ago

    Kia ora te whanau
    Ikaroa ki te Tonga Maori Netball Trials are approaching for U13, U15 and U17 age groups. If you’re interested in finding out more about IKTTM Netball and AMNOHL two brief ... See more

    6 years ago

    Kia ora, please note the following from the Papawai marae trustees.

    The Papawai Pa Trust is holding a planning wananga on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. Starting at 2.30pm on Saturday. ... See more

    6 years ago

    You’re invited to a kōrero about the future of Māori education The Ministry of Education is inviting all whānau, hapu, iwi - tamariki, mātua and kaumātua - to help build the future of Māori ... See more

    6 years ago
    Photos from Rangitane o Wairarapa's post

    Kakahi

    Kakahi were abundant in Wairarapa waterways many years ago and were an important mahinga kai species. But like so many of our unique and fascinating animals they are now in decline.

    The ... See more

    6 years ago

    6 years ago
    Whaiora | In pursuit of wellness

    Ata Marie!

    Firstly I would like to say, ngaa mihi tino nui to those of you in this email that I have not seen in such a long time.
    Work has been full on and Id like to inform you all about the ... See more

    6 years ago
    Photos from Rangitane o Wairarapa's post

    Please read the attached message and pamphlet for the Mauri Ora programme.

    6 years ago

    Diversity in conservation board membership sought

    Nominations for conservation boards have been reopened to ensure they reflect the diverse communities they serve, Conservation Minister Eugenie ... See more

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    Places

    Use the interactive map to locate and learn about significant places such as marae, papakāinga and urupa. Learn about the meanings of Māori place names throughout the Wairarapa.

    Stories

    A collection of traditional local stories about people, places and special creatures.

    History

    Learn about some of the history of Rangitāne o Wairarapa and the Wairarapa Region through photographs, books, exhibitions and articles. Also find a collection of historical maps.

    map-Tur02PlanP132a[1] Kopuaranga Block map-Tur02PlanP136a[1] Taueru Kumurau Block map-Tur02PlanP138a[1] Seventy Mile Bush Blocks maps-Full-sketch-map-of-Wairarapa map-company-map-Edit map-Tur02PlanP144a[1] Maungaraki Block map-Blocks&ReservesMasterton map-TeWharau (from KFearon Te Wharau 1980) map-Trails (from DoC) map-Tur02PlanP143a[1] Arikirau Block map-Tur02PlanP126a[1] Te Whanga Block map-Moroa-Alfredton (from J Edmonds) map-Colensomap map-Tur02PlanP139a[1]Ngatapu No2 Block map-Tur02PlanP133a[1] Whangaehu Block map-Tur02PlanP124a[1] Otahuao Block map-tukuwahine2 001 map-Tur02PlanP130a[1] Taueru Block map-Tur02PlanP140a[1] Mangatainoka Block map-Matewera Papakainga map-Tur02PlanP122a[1] Ihuraua Block map-Makirikiri (Wai Archives) map-Tur02PlanP125a[1] Matapihi Rangitumau Block map-Tur02PlanP131a[1] Te Kohutu Block

    Atuatanga and Iti kahurangi – The Rangitāne o Wairarapa Curriculum

    Nature is the best teacher.
    Rā the sun, Marama the moon, Papatūānuku the earth, Ranginui the sky, tangaroa the sea, rivers, lakes, Tanemahuta the forests are atua who we rely upon to live.
    When we learn how different parts of nature work by themselves or together we are learning Atuatanga.

    Iti Kahurangi is designed to assist everyone to learn different aspects of Rangitāne o Wairarapa culture and history. It has a section that helps you plan what, when and how to deliver the curriculum. Also find related resources here.

    People

    Explore a collection of photographs, paintings, videos and biographies of kaumatua and tupuna.

    Photos / Video / Audio

    Look through a collection of photos, videos and music, significant to Rangitāne o Wairarapa.

    library-WhakatakiMarae      library-Rangiwhakaoma2 tupuna-Tamati-Iraia  tupuna-NgairoRakaihikuroa4 library-TeOreOre 1880s      tupuna-Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury library-Hidden lakes 1 library-Hurunuiorangi(present) tupuna-Turuki Karaitiana  library-Hiona interior Wi Whatakorari Whare Te Wharau      library-TeAnaORongomai      library-tukuwahine2 001      library-Mokonui1 library-Tekapohoorangihirewa2      tupuna-Hami Potangaroa tupuna-Witinitara Te Kaewa  tupuna-Huia Rimene (1)  library-SolwayShowGrounds      tupuna-Wii Waaka  tupuna-Te Aitu o te rangi Jury  library-Kaitekateka5 tupuna-Tama Whakakitea  tupuna-Ngahui Rangitakaiwaho library-MatapihiPa library-PapawaiMarae tupuna-Maika Parakau tupuna-TaiawhioTetau  tupuna-Uenuku Kopako Tukotahi Taepa(2)  tupuna-KawanaWitinitaraTeKaewa library-MaukuRangi Centre of photo (from Greater Wellington) tupuna-TOO rugby team 001    library-Matua Pa library-RetimanaTeKorouvisitHuangarua      library-Tirohangataniwha3      library-Mangaakuta c1870s library-WhatakorariHeadstone002      tupuna-Tamahau Mahupuku tupuna-Hoani Rangi taka i waho tupuna-Teorahi Ripeka Reihana Tawaroa  tupuna-Te Rimene Witinitara Te Kaewa    library-Marara Kuiti library-Taueru pa      tupuna-Retimana Te Korou  library-Kaitekateka tupuna-Brancepeth(2) tupuna-Kuku Karaitiana library-Pukehuiake Pa Waikekeno001 library-KopuarangaPa Entrance library-Wharepouri03      library-Mohiooteatua from Te Poho O Hinepare Whare, Taueru tupuna-Henare&Takare Haeata Kuku Tewhiwhiana tupuna-HineiteairarangiWhakamairu (nee Te Korou) library-HikurangiCollegeSign2 tupuna-Niniwa i te Rangi library-Kohekutu001 library-TutaekaraPa      library-Hiona pa library-Kohekutu003 tupuna-Puhara Te Tau  tupuna-NireahaTamaki tupuna-Eparaima04 tupuna-Tunuiarangi  library-EparaimaStation04 library-Matirie Pa(Lighthouse) tupuna-Manihera Maaka tupuna-Huru Te Hiaro library-Longbushwaahi1 library-Ruataniwha001      library-GirlGraveLongbush1 library-taumataraia      tupuna-Ngatuere Tawhirimatea Tawhao library-Whakataki Marae koruru Whareaute      library-TePohoOTeRangihirawea (at Mataikona)      library-teaohuruhuru      library-Matiriepa(Castlepointlighthouse) tupuna-Tikawenga Te Tau  library-GirlsgraveLongbush003 library-Nukutaimemeha1 library-Te Ahipanepane      tupuna-TOOschool1936

    Resources

    A collection of resources. You can download publications published by Rangitāne o Wairarapa or external resources gathered from the internet. Also included is a list of suggested books and websites.