NGAMARU RAERINO

Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Tuwharetoa

Ta Taipakeke - Kā hua te rata…The Rata blossoms

Ngamaru is an esteemed kaumatua within his whānau, community and nationally. He has a diverse background in multimedia, Māori health, education, economics and social services. He is committed to Maori development and te reo me ona tikanga. His work is grounded in the promotion of te ao Māori. He is retired and very much involved in community activities for Te Arawa and Mataatua tribes as a kaumatua, consultant and advisor. Aligning the Kaupapa Māori imperatives of language (te reo) protocols (tikanga) knowledge (mohio) and inter-relationships (whanaungatanga) utilising a cultro-linguistic referencing perspective.

He cultivaties and nurtures relevant and appropriate relationships within the multi-cultural landscape of New Zealand communities in health, education and performing arts.

Ta Taipakeke: Ka hua te Rata; The Rata blossoms….

This presentation is an insight and discourse into a group of elderly venerable people over the age of sixty-five years. Primarily they exercise, have fun and engage in a variety of social and community activities. Many come from a diverse range of backgrounds, race and social stratification. The group objective is to attain a fit and healthy disposition, enjoy the activities have fun and be happy.

These objectives and activities come under the mantle of cultro-linguistic alignment.