Nau mai, haere mai — Welcome

Te Rōpū Rangimārie

He rōpū mārie, e tū ana i runga i te whakapapa.

A peaceful group grounded in whakapapa — nurturing tamariki and whānau through cultural connection, aroha, and pride.

Mō Mātou • Who We Are

A safe, culturally affirming space for whānau.

Te Rōpū Rangimārie is a kaupapa Māori community group dedicated to our tamariki and their whānau. We operate with a deep commitment to aroha, rangimārie, and cultural connection.

Our name means "peaceful group," and we strive to make our space feel like a warm wharenui — grounded, safe, and full of life. We are not performative; we are genuinely caring, offering a place where tamariki voice is centred.

Our Purpose

To uplift tamariki and whānau through spaces where they are culturally affirmed and their voices are heard.

Our Difference

Tamariki-centred, whakapapa-grounded practice with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing.

Woven flax representing whānau connection

Ngā Mahi • What We Do

Nurturing through connection and action.

We provide practical, culturally rich experiences that allow our tamariki to explore who they are in a safe environment.

Kaupapa Māori Programmes

After-school and holiday programmes designed to immerse tamariki in their culture and language.

Learning Through Culture

Waiata, haka, poi, pūrākau, and play as primary vehicles for connection and learning.

Tamariki-Led Kōrero

Safe spaces for open discussion where the voices of our children are prioritized and respected.

Whānau Hui

Community gatherings that strengthen the bonds between families and build collective resilience.

Ngā Kaupapa · Current Programmes

What's on for 2026.

Our 2026 programme is underway. Here's what's coming up — all events are free and open to all whānau.

Coming up next

Sunday 2 August

Hui 1 — Term 3 Begins · 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Whakapapa & Identity

Sunday 16 August

Hui 2 · 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Te Reo Māori

Sunday 30 August

Hui 3 · 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Kapa Haka & Waiata

See full 2026 schedule

Our programmes

Kaupapa Māori Holiday Programmes

School holiday programmes immersing tamariki in te reo, toi, and tikanga Māori.

Fortnightly Sunday Hui

Community gatherings every second Sunday at Sandalwood Family Centre, 3–5 pm.

Whānau Support Days

Drop-in sessions and whānau hui focused on wellbeing, connection, and collective resilience.

All whānau welcome · No experience required

Ngā Uara & Te Moemoeā · Our Values & Vision

The principles that guide our mahi.

Aroha

Love & Compassion

Rangimārie

Peace & Balance

Manaakitanga

Care & Uplift

Whanaungatanga

Relationships

Kotahitanga

Unity

"He iwi kotahi tātou"

A future where tamariki are grounded in their whakapapa, confident in their identity, and stand strong together.

Rapua · Explore

Everything else, one tap away.

Ngā Hui · Heke mai

Hui schedule & day info

The full 2026 hui calendar, drop-off and pick-up times, what to bring, and how we keep tamariki safe.

See hui info

Tautoko ā-pūtea

Fundraiser & raffle

Raffle tickets, Bunnings sausage sizzles, key dates, and all the ways you can help our kaupapa grow.

See the fundraiser

Whānau & Tamariki

Whānau gallery

Moments from our hui and events — real whānau, real connection, real aroha.

Visit the gallery

Komiti

Meet the committee

The whānau behind the kaupapa — who they are and how to reach them.

Meet the committee

Mā te mahi tahi, ka ora ai te iwi.

By working together, the people will thrive.

Te Rōpū Rangimārie relies on the generosity and commitment of our community. There are many ways to be part of this kaupapa.

Hono mai ki a mātou

Join our whānau

Tūao mai

Volunteer with us

Share your time, skills, and aroha to help our kaupapa thrive. Whether it's setting up, cooking, or kaiāwhina support — every pair of hands makes a difference.

Volunteer with us

Tuku aroha

Donate to the kaupapa

Your contribution directly funds kai, programme resources, venue hire, and our kaiāwhina. Every koha, big or small, keeps this space safe and thriving.

Secure online payment coming soon — for now, get in touch to koha directly.

What your support funds

Kai (Food)

Programme Resources

Venue Hire

Kaiāwhina Facilitators