As a Kāhui, we pride ourselves on upholding our tikanga in and out of Kura. Te Kāhui o Ngā Mātā Raukura carry the Mana of our local Mārae – Owae Whaitara Marae where our tamariki can confidently ground themselves as uri of the marae, iwi and hapū. We are given many opportunities to bring on schools and associations around the Mounga and the country. Fortunately our term 4 started off with Pōwhiri to our Schools in New Plymouth. This is very important in instilling tikanga and kawa within our tamariki and through experience they learn more easily. We first started with Te Mātā Puawaitanga attending Pōwhiri, however, we as a Kāhui chose to include all Kāhui classes to this process as its a setting foundation for our tamariki.
The many things our Kāhui do as upholders of Tikanga is:
- Whakarerea Haki – Putting up the flag
- Haka Pōwhiri
- Kaikarakia on the Paepae
- Whakangāhau Ope
- Tautoko with Waiata Tautoko
He kākano mātou i ruiruia mai i Rangiātea.