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NgAti Ingatu 50th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion
Koru School
71 Robertson Road
and
Atiu Community Hall
7 Atiu Place
Favona, Mangere
Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau
Akangateitei to nanai, to teia ra e to apopo
Akangateitei to nanai, to teia ra e to apopo
To Honour and Celebrate
To Honour and Celebrate
our Past, Present, AND Future
our Past, Present, AND Future
Day 1
Day 1
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
We open our 50th anniversary with prayers and a traditional welcome, greeting all Ngāti Ingaru family and guests who have gathered here.
Day 2
Day 2
Cultural Heritage Day
Today we share our stories, songs, and traditions, passing down the wisdom of our elders to the younger generation.
Day 3
Day 3
Sports & Games
Families of all ages come together for a day of fun and friendly competition, with outdoor sports and indoor games for everyone to enjoy.
Day 4
Day 4
Closing Ceremony
We gather one last time to give thanks, say our final prayers, and depart with full hearts until we meet again.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
God Bless
Our 50th anniversary celebration and reunion is complete, so now enjoy a joyful holiday break with the family
E tai tere, e tai kopu
E tai tere, e tai kopu
One Journey, One Family
One Journey, One Family
NGATI INGATU
NGATI INGATU
Coming together in wisdom and knowledge to share with our future generations
Rotaianga a
Rotaianga a
Ngati Ingatu
Ngati Ingatu
1978-2028
1978-2028
These are the eight lineages of our tribe, descended from Ingatu and Akepapa. Together, we have connected through family reunions, celebrations, and sharing our successes and achievements.
Rourumaora |Vainetua | Taura | Tarurongo | Ua | Matauri ki Avaiki | Akaau enua o te Maka | Akeinangaro
timeline
timeline
Official Naming of Ngati Ingatu
July 10, 1978 | Onehunga, Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand
First Reunion
October 26–28, 1991 | Mataatua Marae, Māngere, Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand
Second Family Reunion
December 16–23, 1993 | Mapumai Primary School, Atiu, Cook Islands
Third Family Reunion
December 11-14, 1997 | Camp Elsdon, Wellington, Aotearoa, New Zealand
Fourth Family Reunion
1999 | Auckland, Māngere, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
Fifth Family Reunion
December 18–21, 2025 | Atiu Hostel, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Upcoming 50th Celebration & Reunion
December 27–30, 2028 | Atiu Community Hall, Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand
first Reunion
first Reunion
mAngere
mAngere
1991
second reunion
second reunion
atiu
atiu
1993
official ngati ingatu plaque
official ngati ingatu plaque
atiu
atiu
1993
third reunion
third reunion
poneke
poneke
1997
fourth reunion
fourth reunion
auckland
auckland
1999
fifth reunion
fifth reunion
rarotonga
rarotonga
2025
Pa Metua
Pa Metua
OUR story tellers
OUR story tellers
Our Pa Metua carry the cherished stories, deep wisdom, and lived experience that light the path to our future. They are the heartbeat of our past, the strength of our present, and the hope of our tomorrow.
From 2026 onwards, we will begin sharing these beautiful memories with everyone — to learn, to celebrate, and to journey together.
God Bless.
Venue
Venue
Koru School
Koru School
71 Robertson Road, Favona, Māngere, Auckland
71 Robertson Road, Favona, Māngere, Auckland
We are sincerely grateful to our generous sponsorship partner, Koru School, which will serve as our primary venue alongside the Atiu Community Hall for our 50th anniversary celebration and reunion. As a modern learning environment facility, Koru School will host our family workshops, cultural activities, and sports and games throughout the four-day event. A special thank you to the Principal Matua Stan Whata and the entire Koru School whānau for their ongoing support of our committee throughout our planning.
We are sincerely grateful to our generous sponsorship partner, Koru School, which will serve as our primary venue alongside the Atiu Community Hall for our 50th anniversary celebration and reunion. As a modern learning environment facility, Koru School will host our family workshops, cultural activities, and sports and games throughout the four-day event. A special thank you to the Principal Matua Stan Whata and the entire Koru School whānau for their ongoing support of our committee throughout our planning.
Atiu Community Hall
Atiu Community Hall
7 Atiu Place, Favona, Māngere, Auckland
7 Atiu Place, Favona, Māngere, Auckland
The Atiu Community Hall is a place close to our hearts – it holds deep cultural meaning for our Ngāti Ingatu families. It will be our base for preparations and a home away from home for our families traveling from overseas.
The Atiu Community Hall is a place close to our hearts – it holds deep cultural meaning for our Ngāti Ingatu families. It will be our base for preparations and a home away from home for our families traveling from overseas.
family memories
family memories
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