The return of approximately 580 hectares of whenua in the Waioweka Parish marks far more than a land purchase for Ngāti Ira. It is the culmination of generations of struggle, resilience, and unwavering commitment to identity. A journey of reclaiming whenua, reo, whakapapa, and the right to stand once more as tangata whenua on ancestral land. Ngā Kaimahi Whenua o Ngāti Ira Charitable Trust has secured the whenua, part of the wider Waioweka block, restoring land once held by N

From June 19 to 21, 2025, Opeke Marae became a hub of activity, crack-ups, and learning as whānau gathered for the annual Possum Blast. ...

To the Marae Above gallery images courtesy of Ria Brosnan A lively and inspiring event unfolded at the Ngāti Ira-led wānanga taiao. This...