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22/10/2026

Te Ihu o Mataoho Indigenous Centre for Learning is hosting a special panel discussion and film screening to connect the Indigenous land movements of Ihumaatao and Mauna Kea.

Coming to Aotearoa on a special visit from Hawai'i we will be joined by Kalani and Kapulei Flores who will share koorero about the Mauna Kea movement alongside whaanau of Ihumaatao sharing about the land struggles here. We will then screen Standing above the Clouds, a film about the massive thirty meter telescope proposed to be built on Mauna Kea, an uprising of kiaʻi (protectors) in Hawaiʻi and around the world who dedicate their lives to protecting the sacred mountain from destruction.

Through the lens of mothers and daughters in three Native Hawaiian families, Standing above the Clouds explores intergenerational healing and the impacts of safeguarding cultural traditions.

Tickets are free but limited, RSVP is required.

RSVP HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/standing-above-the-clouds

15/10/2026

Te Ihu o Mataoho Indigenous Centre for Learning is hosting a special panel discussion and film screening to connect the Indigenous land movements of Ihumaatao and Mauna Kea.

Coming to Aotearoa on a special visit from Hawai'i we will be joined by Kalani and Kapulei Flores of Mauna Kea Education and Awareness who will share koorero about the Mauna Kea movement alongside whaanau of Ihumaatao sharing about the land struggles here. We will then screen Standing above the Clouds, a film about the massive thirty meter telescope proposed to be built on Mauna Kea, an uprising of kiaʻi (protectors) in Hawaiʻi and around the world who dedicate their lives to protecting the sacred mountain from destruction.

Through the lens of mothers and daughters in three Native Hawaiian families, Standing above the Clouds explores intergenerational healing and the impacts of safeguarding cultural traditions.

Tickets are free but limited, RSVP is required.

RSVP HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/standing-above-the-clouds

17/09/2026

Raa Tuarima, Day 5 | Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori 🌿

Today’s kupu: waahi ako = place of learning 🌱

At Te Ihu o Mataoho, we see Ihumatao as a waaahi ako, a place where the whenua holds stories, where knowledge is shared and where learning happens through connection to our taiao and the generations who have come before us.

Because learning doesn’t always need a classroom. Sometimes, the whenua is the classroom. 🌿

Come and experience our living classroom for yourself.
Find out more about our experiences or book your group at www.teihuomataoho.com
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17/09/2026

Raa Tuawhaa, Day 4 | Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori 🌿

Te reo Maaori carries our stories and our whakapapa.

Today’s kupu: whanga = harbour 🌊

Our kupu are connected to the places around us, book your group in to visit our whanga and hear stories of those who navigated these waters.

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He kupu, he koorero, he taonga. 💚

16/09/2026

Raa Tuatoru, Day 3 | Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori 🌿

Te reo Maaori is a taonga handed down to us from the many generations before.

Today’s kupu: tupuna = ancestor

At Te Ihu o Mataoho, our whenua is rich with the stories of our tuupuna (ancestors). One of those stories is of Hape, our eponymous ancestor who arrived here on the back of a stingray, Kaiwhare.

He reo, he whakapapa, he taonga. ❤️

Tune in tomorrow for another kupu x

15/09/2026

Raa Tuarua, Day 2 | Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori 🌿

Te reo Maaori carries our stories, our whakapapa, our whenua and the ways we understand the world around us.

Today's kupu: maunga = mountain

Our Te Ihu o Mataoho team celebrate te reo Maaori every day, but this week we are sharing some kupu (words) with you to help you not only learn new vocabulary, but also get to know a little bit more about our tuutohu whenua, our significant landmarks.

He reo, he mana. ❤️

14/09/2026

Raa Tuatahi, Day 1 | Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori 🌿

We’re kicking off Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori by learning the names of our whenua (land) and wai (waterways).

Today’s kupu: awa = river

At Te Ihu o Mataoho, we share the stories and names connected to this place and our unique history, including Te Wai oo Ruarangi, also known as Ooruarangi.

He reo, he whenua, he taonga. 💚

Tune in all week for a new kupu each day x

27/07/2026

We can tailor the koorero in our guided hiikoi to cover a range of curriculum subjects, and when paired with workshops we cover everything from social sciences and history, to arts, PE, sustainabliity and more.

Rangatahi love being in Ihumaatao, here's what some high school students had to say about their recent visit:

"It was really interesting hearing about the history of the land and the context behind the 2019 protests, I thought that was very good and important to hear."

"It was really interesting to see how the effects of the Waikato invasion still have an effect today - we focus mostly on the past so it was cool to have the perspective of the modern day as well."

19/07/2026

We welcome thousands of tauira (students) from across early childhood / koohanga, primary, intermediate, high school and kura Maaori to our whenua every year. Bookings are already filling for Term 3 and Term 4, don't miss out, get your class booked in today!

Here is some recent feedback from a high school class who has a inquiry focus on the Waikato Wars - they stopped into Ihumaatao for a guided hiikoi on their way down to Rangiriri Paa.

"I liked being able to see the history still very present in the landscape"

"I really enjoyed the koorero given at Ihumaatao. The information was new and the delivery was very engaging."

"AMAZING"

"Incredibly interesting to see the perspectives of those who actually facilitated the occupation at Ihumaatao, but also learning the real stories of their ancestors and the different injustices that have occurred since."

17/07/2026

It was a privilege to welcome the team from CLM Community Sport to Te Ihu o Mataoho as part of their Matariki journey.

Together, we reflected on the themes of Matariki through the stories of Ihumaatao, our connection to whenua, and the responsibilities we hold to our communities and future generations. These experiences create space for meaningful connection, reflection and renewed intention as we look ahead to the year to come.

Ngaa mihi nui to the CLM Community Sport team for walking alongside us with openness and curiosity. We hope the stories and whakaaro shared continue to inspire your important work in our communities.

✨ If your organisation is looking for a meaningful team experience grounded in te ao Maaori, history and place-based learning, we'd love to welcome you to Te Ihu o Mataoho. See more here: https://www.teihuomataoho.com/

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Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

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https://www.teihuomataoho.com/

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