Published: 18 August, 2024
Te Toki o Awa 2025
Ko Te Ātiawa nō runga i te rangi, ko te toki tē tangatanga i te rā
Te Toki o Awa is the name bestowed on our new annual wānanga for whānau aged 18 and over. It is derived from the above whakawai and references the leadership of Te Ātiawa and the collective strength of old not being unravelled under extreme circumstances, inspiring participants to have resilience and inner strength and hold fast to their goals.
Our next Te Toki o Awa will be held from Sunday, 16 March to Friday, 21 March, 2025 - applications for this programme close on 10 December 2024.
Mā hea / where:
You will push your limits in the ngahere and on water
exploring both your identity and significant sites in and
around Tōtaranui Moana (Queen Charlotte Sound)
from Anakiwa to Waikawa Marae.
Ngā mahi Māoritanga / cultural activities:
Strengthen and develop your te reo Māori,
whakapapa, tikanga, wāhi tapu, whare tapa whā, and
knowledge of pūrākau.
Ngā mahi kori tinana / physical activities:
Likely to include oma/running, kauhoe/swimming,
waka hēra/sailing, waka ama, hīkoi/tramping, and
pikinga/climbing.
Ko wai / who:
The course is limited to fourteen attendees and
will require you to be physically and mentally fit
and well. Attendees will need to be able to run
3km in 25 minutes by the start date, to ensure they
are fit enough to enjoy the course. It will be a safe
environment for intergenerational learning for people
at any age (over 18) and wherever you might be on
your Te Ātiawatanga journey.
Utu / Cost:
Course fees are fully covered. However, travel costs
will need to be met by individuals.
A co-lab with world-renowned Outward Bound, Te Toki o Awa is a six-day outdoor adventure course for those seeking to explore their identity and build connection to place, people and taonga tuku iho. Tikanga and te reo Māori is woven through every part of the course and participants will increase their familiarity and confidence in tikanga and te reo. It is important to note that this course is suitable for people at any stage of their haerenga (journey) in te ao Māori and is a safe place for beginners.
How do I enrol?
Enrolments close 10 December 2024 - If you would like to register your interest, please fill out this form: https://forms.monday.com/forms/8e676c523e7a3c8815af51be78c81d08?r=apse2
If you have any pātai, you can call us or email the team at office@teatiawatrust.co.nz
Te toki o awa 2025 flyer - (951 KB Adobe Acrobat PDF file) »