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    Whakamana te Wā Kāinga

    At the Nihoniho Community Chronicle, our mission is to serve as a unifying voice for the Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. We are committed to amplifying local narratives, preserving our cultural heritage, and fostering connections through ethical storytelling and community engagement. By celebrating our unique identity and addressing contemporary challenges, we aim to empower residents and promote resilience across generations.

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Quiz Night - December

    The Matiere School PTA are hosting another fantastic quiz night in December.

    Email the Tumuaki Charisse Downes to register your team at principal@matiereschool.nz

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Opening of the Ohura Fire Department and unveiling of Ohura Garden Sculptures

    05 October 2025

    Agenda

    Ohura Market - Open at 930am

    Blessing of the Sculptures - Lead by Te Whare and Robin Hepi-Howe

    Opening of the Fire Station

    Karakia and Waiata - Ohura School, Lance Knight, Rene Bartosh and Maria Howe

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Tautoko

    19 August 2025

    Tautoko this beautiful lady by wearing green

    All the Kura are getting behind this day, including Ohura and Matiere School

    Nga mihi aroha to Aunty Kyra, Uncle Tui and the whanau

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    ANZAC day at the Ohura Memorial Hall

    Tautoko our community by attending service at the Ohura Memorial on the 25 April at 8am.

    Breakfast with rum and coffee will be held at the Memorial Hall with entertainment from our talented musicians

    Les Howe

    Stevie Manadeva

    Lance Knight

    Meihana McGee

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Roopu Whakahaere Nomminations

    06 June 2025

    5pm

    On zoom. The Link has been posted on the Muraahi/Howe page.

    Two Roopu Whakahaere nomminations are required for Waipu Marae

    All whanau welcome

    POC: maria.howe008@gmail.com or 020 408 51366

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Ordinary Hui 15 December 2025 at 627 Ohura North Road Nihoniho

    Agenda

    Karakia Timatanga

    Chairperson address

    Minutes of the previous Meeting

    Correspondence in/out

    Finance Report

    General Buisness

    1. Court Action

    2. Any other general buisness

    3. Karakia Whakamutunga

    Please contact the Secretary on 020 408 51366 or email ohurashow@gmail.com for any questions or further information.

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Fireworks at the Nihoniho Show Grounds

    09 November 2024 at the Ohura Show Grounds

    Everyone is welcome

    BBQ kai and music

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    SGM hui at 627 Ohura North Road Nihoniho (Zoom link available) 7pm

    Agenda

    Karakia Timatanga

    Chairperson address and confirm quorum

    1. Adopt the Constitution

    2. Removal of Committee members in accordance with the 1908 Agriculture and Horticulture Act s11(n)

    3. Appointments of committee members

    4. Karakia Whakamutunga

    Please contact the Secretary on 020 408 51366 or email ohurashow@gmail.com for any questions or further information.

    Our publication serves as a platform for local events, youth initiatives, and marae updates, fostering collaboration and engagement within the Nihoniho community. We aim to connect residents with opportunities for involvement and celebration, strengthening our community bonds. Community Initiatives What We Do The Nihoniho Community Chronicle is a vibrant, culturally rooted publication dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Ngāti Toi and the broader Nihoniho community. Serving as both a historical record and a contemporary platform, it bridges generations by weaving together pūrākau (ancestral narratives), and modern news on local events, marae updates, youth initiatives, and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), the Chronicle prioritizes ethical storytelling, te reo Māori revitalization, and community collaboration—featuring profiles of kaumātua, rangatahi perspectives, and practical resources like event calendars and health updates. Designed to foster unity and resilience, it celebrates Ngāti Toi’s unique identity while addressing pressing local issues, ensuring every story honors the past, informs the present, and empowers the future.

    Ordinary hui 28 October 2024 at the Nihoniho show grounds (all members welcome)

    Agenda

    Karakia Timatanga

    Chairperson address and confirm quorum

    Minutes of the previous Meeting

    Correspondence in/out

    Finance Report

    General Buisness

    1. Appointment of two committee members

    2. Ratify proposed contracts - Show Grounds

    3. Second reading of the Constitution

    4. Any other general buisness

    5. Karakia Whakamutunga

    Please contact the Secretary on 020 408 51366 or email ohurashow@gmail.com for any questions or further information.

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