Ruia Taitea

Tūwharetoa Annual Cultural Festival

Nau mai
e te iwi!

LET'S CELEBRATE AND
MAKE OUR TŪPUNA PROUD!

Febuary 07 2026

Riverside Park, Taupō

RUIA TAITEA KIA TŪ KO TAIKĀKĀ ANAKE - TAMAMUTU

RUIA TAITEA brings Ngati Tuwharetoa together to celebrate our Tūwharetoatanga.

We are excited to celebrate our unique:

Marae Kapahaka

Mahi Toi

Mahinga Kai

Come and join the multitudes from Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau all the way to Tokorangi! Ruia Taitea is our annual festival for all uri of Tūwharetoa whakapapa.

Nau mai, haere mai!

Ngarimu Grace -Korohe Marae (Rereao)