The Trust’s objective is to at all times communicate up to date news and information for the knowledge of members and readers alike; and to make every endeavour to ensure that the news and information on this site contains kaupapa that is relevant to the Mission, the Vision and the Values of Te Ātiawa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Māui Pōtiki Trust.
Jul 2, 2025, 9:22 AM
Local body elections are just six months away. Some local councils that have Māori wards or constituencies will be holding polls at the 2025 local elections to ask voters whether or not they support keeping them.
To understand the difference between the Māori wards or constituencies; along with information for Māori Candidates; as well as learning who is Te Maruata and why Te Maruata is important for all Māori elected and appointed members of Māori wards or constituencies continue reading.
Jul 2, 2025, 9:03 AM
Message from Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Happy Queer History Month Pūmahara Ia Te Wā! For Aotearoa New Zealand's second Queer History Month, historian Will Hansen will explore the relationships between trans and other queer communities in Aotearoa through the lens of their resilience and activism.
Our exhibition Shadow Play and the City Gallery Wellington exhibition Site Seeing both close at the beginning of August, and while you are in the Library don't miss a display of photographs by Andy Spain depicting Pōneke residents in their places of sanctuary.
As well as other great events, the Library has a wide range of online resources so you can connect with us remotely, such as our blogs, our recorded events and our collections. "
Jun 13, 2025, 11:43 AM
Have you visited the 'Friends of the Waiwhetū Stream', or 'Rumutaka Conservation Trust lately?
How much do you actually know about the mahi that is done by 'Ahumai Limited', or Te Ohu Kaimoana, or 'Manatū Mo Te Tai / The Ministry of the Environment'?
Take some time and visit the Affiliates section of the website.
When you scroll through the page you will find the links to these entities and more.
A Māori elder sharing the stories of Matariki with tamariki under the stars
Jun 5, 2025, 1:28 PM
Matariki is more than just a date on the calendar. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Māori astronomy and storytelling, it heralds the Māori New Year — a time to honour those who have passed, celebrate the present with whānau (family), and plant seeds of hope for the future. It’s a uniquely Kiwi celebration, rich in heritage and meaning, and increasingly embraced by people from all walks of life.
