He maimai aroha - Kiingi Tūheitia
Māhuta ki te pae o Hinetangirau, o Hineroimata, o Hinenuitepō. Tangitangi ngā tama-āriki, hine-rīriki o Hautupua, kia au te moe e Koro e
The skies of Aotearoa weep tears of sorrow, as Tangata Whaikaha Māori mourn the passing of our majestic Kiingi Tūheitia, the shining sun of Te Ao Māori.
His departure leaves an aching void and chasm in all our hearts, and a silence that echoes through our souls.
Our thoughts are with the whānau, and all those who loved and revered our beloved Kiingi. Like a mighty tōtara, Kiingi Tūheitia stood tall, his wisdom, guidance, and compassion sheltering our people.
May his spirit soar on the wings of the albatross, may his heart rest in the warmth of the sun, and may his memory forever inspire us to reach for the heavens.
Haere ki te po e te Arikinui, haere ki te rangatiratanga o te Kiingitanga.
Farewell our beloved King, farewell to the sovereignty of the Nation.
Te Ao Mārama Aotearoa (TAMA)
“The mana of tāngata whaikaha Māori drives change within whānau, hapū, iwi and wider social systems”.
Te Ao Mārama Aotearoa Trust (TAMA Trust) is an independent entity and charitable trust that has grown from the Te Ao Mārama Disability Advisory Group. TAMA Trust is recognised by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health as the natural successor to the relationship established between the Ministry and TAMA Trust in representing the interests of tangata whaikaha Māori and their whānau.
Resources, information and networks to support tāngata whaikaha Māori and their whānau
Disseminating information to the whaikaha community, providing advocay and support to ensure their voice is heard.
Representing the interests of tāngata whaikaha Māori and their whānau to ensure agencies are accountable for the work they do in our communities.
Mahuta ki te pae a tūākiri rangaranga.
Land upon the horizon of one's identity.
