Tohekura 2026 Matariki | Tū Ake te Reo, Tū Ake te Iwi
Tohekura is for all levels of competency in Te Reo, from beginners to advanced. We encourage you to register regardless of your level of fluency in Te Reo, as all needs will be catered for. The Kura reo is for Whakatōhea descent and strongly affiliated with Iwi.
Time & Location
09 July 2026, 4:00 pm – 12 July 2026, 4:00 pm
21 Waioeka Pa Road, 21 Waioeka Pa Road, Ōtara 3197, Aotearoa
About the event
Theme: Matariki | Tū Ake te Reo, Tū Ake te Iwi
This Matariki, we come together through Tohekura Kura Reo to strengthen our reo, reconnect with our people, and continue the
journey of who we are as Whakatōhea.
📍 Event Dates: Thursday, July 9th – Sunday, July 12, 2026
📍 Location: Ōpeke Marae - 21 Waioeka Pa Road, Ōtara 3197
Tickets
Toheiti - Beginner Level
Toheiti: The Foundation of Reo Māori for Beginners Toheiti, the beginner's level of Reo Māori within our Tohekura program. This stage is designed for new learners and provides the essential foundation needed to embark on their language journey. As a seed requires nutrient-rich soil, water, and sunlight to grow, our Toheiti learners need the right environment and resources to flourish in their Reo Māori education. At Toheiti, we ensure our learners have everything they need to thrive.
NZD 150.00
+NZD 3.75 ticket service fee
Tohemata - Intermediate Level
Tohemata: Nurturing Growth in Intermediate Reo Learning Tohemata represents the intermediate level of Reo learning, acting as the vital keepers of the seed. Their role is to foster and ensure that growth flourishes deeply within the heart, soul, and mind of each learner. This stage is meticulously nourished, ensuring that the branches of knowledge and cultural understanding grow vigorously and robustly.
NZD 150.00
+NZD 3.75 ticket service fee
Tohekī - Medium to Advanced
Tohekī: Nurturing the Growth of Te Reo Māori Tohekī are the dedicated caretakers of emerging talents, much like the nurturers of young saplings. Their mission is to continuously source and provide the nourishment needed to foster lush and thriving growth. In the Tohekī program, participants are immersed in an environment that encourages the flourishing of their linguistic abilities.
NZD 150.00
+NZD 3.75 ticket service fee
Tohetoa - Advanced Reo Māori
Tohetoa: Mastering Te Reo and Tīkanga At the pinnacle of our language journey is the Tohetoa level, an advanced Te reo programme designed for those who have diligently nurtured their skills and cultural understanding. Just as a tree flourishes under careful care, spreading its branches wide and far in full bloom, participants in the Tohetoa level demonstrate a deep and comprehensive proficiency in both speaking the language and understanding the customs.
NZD 150.00
+NZD 3.75 ticket service fee
Toherangatahi 13yrs - 17yrs
NZD 100.00
+NZD 2.50 ticket service fee
Tohetamariki - 7yrs to 12yrs
NZD 75.00
+NZD 1.88 ticket service fee
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