Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Inc.

05/06/2026

Kia ora e te iwi

Kua tō te rā o te rangatira, a Whatarangi Winiata, nāna i ārahi ngā iwi o te kōtahitanga o Te Āti Awa, o Ngāti Raukawa, o Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

He nui tōna koha ki te ao Māori, ā, e mau tonu ana ngā hua o āna mahi i Whakatupuranga Rua Mano me tōna Wānanga o Raukawa, ā, i kitea anō tōna mana whakahaere i roto i Te Pāti Māori me Ngāi Māori.

Nō reira, ahakoa ngā āhuatanga o ngā take ā-iwi, ka tū kotahi tonu tātou hei Māori. Ko te Kaupapa o tēnei wā he taumaha tēnei mate nui e tau nei ki runga i Ngātokowaru Marae, ka huri atu mātou o Muaūpoko me te ngākau whakaiti.

We will meet Saturday 6th June at Kohuturoa marae 8am sharp as Muaūpoko to proceed on to Ngatokowaru marae and pay our respects to matua Whatarangi Winiata and his whānau of Te Ngare o Huia.

Pōwhiri 9am sharp, dress prepared for the weather conditions and please follow Māori wardens directions.

02/06/2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

The Breast Screen Aotearoa mobile screening unit is currently in Taitoko, making it easier for local wāhine to access free breast screening services.

Free breast screening is available for eligible wāhine aged 45–69.

This short video takes you inside the mobile unit and explains what happens during a screening appointment — from preparation through to the mammogram itself.

If you've ever wondered what to expect, this is a great place to start. Taking time for regular breast screening can help with early detection and provide peace of mind.

📞 Call 0800 270 200 to find out more or to book an appointment.

Please share this post with the wāhine in your whānau who may be eligible. A simple kōrero could encourage someone to take an important step for their hauora.

15/05/2026

💗 Kākahuria te māwhero – Pink Shirt Day 💗

"Kāti te whakawetiweti"

A little late to the post, today we proudly stood together in support of Pink Shirt Day a kaupapa that reminds us all of the importance of kindness, manaakitanga, inclusion and standing against bullying in all its forms.

We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, heard and respected. Whether in our workplaces, schools, homes or hāpori, that words and actions matter.

He iti te kupu, he nui te aroha.
Small words can carry great kindness.

Today we wore pink to tautoko:
✨ kindness is strength
✨ diversity is celebrated
✨ people uplift one another
✨ and bullying has no place in our whānau, hapori or mahi spaces.

Me aroha tātou ki a tātou anō.

12/05/2026

****Update****Update****Update****

Due to potential wet weather our Hauora Clinic will be at our MTA Rangatahi Whare - 308 Oxford Street, Taitoko (Levin)

FREE HAUORA CLINIC

Nau mai e te whānau — come along to Hokio Beach Playground for a day of FREE hauora services, kai, kōrero and support

📍 308 Oxford Street, Taitoko (Levin)
📅 Wednesday 27th May
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm

✔ FREE Registered Nurse health checks
✔ Mental health & addiction support
✔ Immunisations for all ages
✔ Healthy Homes referrals
✔ Whānau Ora navigation support
✔ Physiotherapy information
✔ Haircuts
✔ Quit smoking support
✔ Cancer screening information
➕ More services available on the day!

🚐 Need transport?
Ring MTA on (06) 367 3311 for pick-ups and drop-offs.

Nau mai, haere mai whānau

28/04/2026

Mōrena whānau

Due to the wet weather today our Hauora Clinic will be held in our MTA Rangatahi Whare - 308 Oxford Street, Taitoko

Nau mai haere mai!

28/04/2026

FREE HAUORA CLINIC

Nau mai e te whānau — come take care of your hauora

🗓 Wed 29 April
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Hokio Beach Playground
🌧 Wet weather: MTA Rangatahi Whare, 308 Oxford St, Taitoko

FREE services include
• Nurse health checks
• Tamariki immunisations
• Mental health support
• Cancer screening info
• Blood pressure checks
• Whānau Ora & Healthy Homes referrals
• Haircuts
• Kai
• Quit smoking support + more

Bring the whānau and make the most of it

21/04/2026

ANZAC SERVICES

🌺 Kia maumahara tātou e te whānau 🌺

Sharing what’s happening across our rohe this Saturday 25 April as we honour Anzac Day remembering those who served and continue to serve.

🌺Taitoko services:
• Dawn Service – 6.00am (assemble 5.45am, Kent & Wi******er Streets)
• Civic Ceremony – 10.15am (assemble 10.00am, Kent Street)

There are also services happening across Horowhenua throughout the day. Check out Horowhenua Districts Councils FB page for more information.

Lest we forget.

20/04/2026

Hauora Immunization Clinic – Protect Yourself, Protect Your Whānau

Muaūpoko Tribal Authority is hosting an Influenza Immunisation Day!

🗓 Thursday 23rd April
⏰ 10:00AM – 2:00PM
📍 290A Oxford Street, Taitoko (Levin)

✨ Calling all whānau!
✔️ immunisations
✔️ blood pressure checks

Drop in on the day or give us a call on 06 367 3311 to arrange an appointment.

As we head into winter, now is the time to look after your hauora and protect those around you ❤️

Protect yourself. Protect your whānau.

20/04/2026

Kia tūpato e te whānau

Weather is a bit unpredictable at the moment, take care out there.

Check in on your whānau, drive safe, and make sure you’ve got what you need at home.

Kia haumaru tātou katoa.

Here’s the latest:

In addition to the Heavy Rain Watch for Horowhenua, there’s also a Heavy Rain Warning for the Tararua Range, where a decent amount of rain is set to fall. That means we could see rivers and streams rising quickly, surface flooding, and the odd slip.

Because of that, we’ve closed Kimberley Reserve as a precaution, those river levels can change fast, and we’d rather be safe than sorry.

We know it can feel like a bit much, and we really appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we keep sharing updates and making these calls.

12/04/2026

🌧️ Cyclone Vaianu – Quick Update from Horowhenua District Council

Kia ora e te whānau

At this stage, there are no known impacts across Horowhenua. The system has tracked further east, which is positive for our area.

HDC are advising the district may experience:
• Moderate to heavy rain at times
• Stronger winds overnight into tomorrow
• Possible localised power outages
• Some surface flooding/ponding
River levels are expected to rise but are not currently a concern.

⚠️ Kimberley Reserve is closed as a precaution due to conditions in the Tararua Ranges and potential impacts on the Ōhau River.

👉 Please take care:
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Check in on whānau and neighbours

Kia haumaru te noho, e te whānau

Cyclone Vaianu - Quick Update 2

Kia ora Horowhenua

At this stage, there are no known impacts across the district.

The system has tracked further east again compared to yesterday, which continues to be favourable for us (whoop whoop) Over the next few hours, we are expecting some moderate to heavy rain and potentially stronger winds overnight, however nothing we are seeing at this point raises concern.

Winds are expected to continue through until Monday afternoon/evening, although current indications are they remain manageable. There is a possibility of some localised power outages overnight and into the early hours of the morning.

There is the potential for short duration heavy rain, which may result in some localised ponding. River levels are forecast to rise but are not expected to reach levels of concern.

As a precaution, Kimberley Reserve has been closed in response to the Orange rain warning in the Tararua Ranges and the potential impact on the Ōhau River.

Please take care, secure any loose outdoor items, and check on those around you. We’ll continue to keep you updated if anything changes.