(Invitation Only) Anyone not on the invitation list will not be permitted to enter the event.
Aotearoa, Te Ika a Māui
28–31 WHIRINGA-Ā-NUKU (OCTOBER) 2026
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WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2026
5:00am – Ruruku
All flags have been put up the day before, including the Ariki Flags and the He Whakaputanga 1835 Flag.
Karanga
Karakia
Whakapapa
Roll Call
Raising of the He Whakaputanga 1835 Flag and all Whare Ariki Flags
Rifle Salute
Purpose:
• To reconnect IO to Aotearoa, Te Ika a Māui
• To honour the Return of Kupe's
Kōiwi and reconnect them to Aotearoa, Te Ika a Māui
• To honour Ngā Whare Ariki of Aotearoa, Te Moana Nui a Hiva, Te Ao Marama, Ngā Rangitūhaha
• To honour 28 October 1835 and reconnect all to us all
• To honour Kaumātua Uncle John, 94 years old
Connect with:
• The Rangitūhaha being opened in July 2025 in Ra'iatea
• The 13 Mauri Stones from Marae Vaeāra‘i returning to Aotearoa
• The kōiwi Kupe Nuku IO-Ariki buried at unknown sacred location
• The Upper and Lower Jawbone of the Whale (present)
• The Elongated Skull (present)
• The 30 Whare Ariki of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa and Aotearoa in full regalia (present)
• The recital of the 700 names of tātai from IO to Kupe Nuku IO-Ariki, then to all Whare Ariki
Formal Ariki Regalia Required
8:00am – Breakfast
10:00am – 1:00pm
• Rest, Shower and Change at our venue
2:00pm – Leave the Pōwhiri
2:30pm – Pōwhiri
WHARE ARIKI PŌHIRI
• Arrival of Invited Whare Ariki
• Full Ariki Regalia Required
• Arrival in Formal Vehicles displaying Ariki Plates
• Raising of the Flags of Each Whare Ariki
• Official Individual and Group Photograph
5:00pm – Accommodation Check-In
• Settle Into Accommodation
• Refresh and Prepare
6:00pm – WHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA
Conference Room
• Official Introductions of Whare Ariki
• Introductions of Whānau
7:30pm – Evening Dinner
At Our Venue
9:00pm – After Dinner
• Fellowship
• Networking
10:30pm – Retire & Rest
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THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2026
5:00am – Pure (Cleansing)
Please be on time.
Only those requiring the Tohi or Baptism need to be present.
TOHI ARIKI - For Newly Acknowledged Ariki
8:00am – Breakfast
– At Our Events Centre
After Breakfast
• Freshen Up
9:00am – Opening Karakia
Hui Ariki Conference Room
Attire: Semi-Formal
WHARE ARIKI PRESENTATIONS
9:30am – 10:00am
TE WHARE ARIKI NUI
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
10:00am – 10:30am
TE WHARE Ō KUPE-ARIKI
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
10:30am – 11:00am
TĀHŪHŪNUIŌTERANGI (ki Te Waiariki)
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
11:00am – 11:30am
TE WHARE WHAKAIRO Ō NGĀTOROIRANGI
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
11:30am – 12:00pm
THE QUANTUM WHAKAPAPA PROJECT
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
12:00pm – 12:30pm
TE FARE MAU ARI'I Ō TŪNUI PAIA TE PAROA
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
12:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm – 2:00pm
TE FARE MAU ARI'I Ō TEVA
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
2:00pm – 3:00pm
TE FARE MAU ARI'I Ō TŪMĀKINOKINO
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
3:00pm – 4:00pm
TE FARE MAU ARI'I Ō ĀTOROIRAʻI
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
4:00pm – 4:30pm
TE WHARE MATARAU Ō MĀUI ŪPOKO WARU
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
4:30pm – 5:00pm
TE WHATUPUNGAPUNGA WHARE WĀNANGA Ō NUKUTĀWHITI
• Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
5:00pm – 5:30pm
TE KAUAE MATUA Ō TŪTARAKAUIKA
Presentation
• Questions
• Discussion
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Rest and Refresh
7:30pm – Dinner
9:00pm – 10:30pm
Whare Ariki Open Discussion Forum
Conference Room
10:30pm – Rest & Sleep
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FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026
8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Karakia
HUI ARIKI
Official Ariki Business
12:30pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 4:00pm
HUI ARIKI
Official Ariki Business
WHAKATAU AROHA – Alliance
TE KŌTAHITANGA CHARTER
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Shower and Prepare
Formal Regalia Required
5:00pm – 7:00pm
OFFICIAL ARIKI SIGNING OF THE
TE KŌTAHITANGA CHARTER OF ALLIANCE
7:30pm – FORMAL DINNER
Formal Evening Reception
Dress Code:
• Formal Attire
Evening Programme
• Evening Presentations
• Celebration of the Whare Ariki
• Honour Kaumātua Uncle John
10:30pm – Fellowship or Rest
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SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Karakia, Mihimihi and Reflections
10:00am – NGĀ WHARE ARIKI COLLECTIVE EVALUATION
• Recommendations
• Future Planning
• Next Hui Ariki Hosts
10:45am
• Lowering of the Flags
• Closing Karakia
11:00am
OFFICIAL CLOSING
Depart at Leisure
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KŌPŪ ARIKI TERMINOLOGY
KŌPŪ ARIKI. The Gathering Of The Ariki.
The overall gathering where participating Whare Ariki come together in fellowship, relationship, ceremony, discussion, and cooperation.
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TE KŌTAHITANGA Ō NGĀ WHARE ARIKI
The Unification Of The Whare Ariki.
The enduring relationships, mutual support, goodwill, cooperation, and unity established between participating Whare Ariki.
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HUI ARIKI
The Official Business of the Whare Ariki.
The formal forum where matters affecting participating Whare Ariki may be presented, discussed, considered, and recorded.
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WHAKATAU AROHA
The Alliance.
The formal expression of friendship, reciprocity, cooperation, mutual support, and goodwill between participating Whare Ariki.
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TE HAU PAHU NUI
The Spiritual Ariki Meeting.
The spiritual forum of the gathering where matters of spirituality, whakapapa, ceremony, karakia, sacred knowledge, and guidance may be discussed by participating Ariki and Tohunga.
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HOST WHARE ARIKI – 2026
TE WHARE ATUA Ō IO TIKITIKIŌRANGI
