Te Rā Whakapūmau |

Celebrating our 2021 Graduates

Whakapiripiri mai, whakatatatata mai

E tata mai ana te pae he wā tōna i tawhiti. Ko te mea i tata kua tūturu whakamaua.

E ngā ākonga, e te iwi whānui, kua whakatūturutia ngā whakaritenga mō te Rā Whakapūmau mō ngā ākonga o te tau 2021.


Te Rā Whakapūmau is the most anticipated day at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. It is a celebration of you and your achievements in contributing to the expansion of the mātauranga Māori continuum and the survival of our people. It is a time to acknowledge your hard work, determination, persistence, and the unwavering support of your whānau and friends. It is an important step towards achieving your dreams and aspirations. This is your time and we are proud to celebrate it with you!

This year ceremonies will be held for all graduands of:

Heke, Poutuarongo, Poutāhū and Tāhuhu by academic whare between:

28 – 30 September, Te Wānanga o Raukawa, 144 Tasman Road Ōtaki.

Our kaupapa o te wā is Whakapapa.


The order of whare each day:

Tuesday 27 September – Due to the recent announcement of the public holiday ākonga will now graduate on Wednesday 28 September.


Day 1 - Wednesday 28 September – Te Whare Oranga,  Te Whare Kōkiri and Te Whare Whakatupu Mātauranga

*Rongoā, Kawa Oranga, Kaitiakitanga Pūtaiao, Toiora Whānau, Toi Whakarākai, Mātauranga Māori, Puna Maumahara, Whakahaere, Ahunga Tikanga


Day 2 - Thursday 29 September – Te Whare Whakaakoranga

All teaching programmes


Day 3 - Friday 30 September – Te Whare Kōrero

Heke/Poutuarongo Reo


*Note: The order of qualification is yet to be confirmed.


  • Important Updates/Pānui

    Please check back here to stay updated for any latest pānui and communications. 


    Pānui: 


    23rd September 2022

  • Graduation Book

    Please click here to view the 2021 Graduation Book.

  • Te Kawa o te Ako

    The marae is our principal home to be maintained and respected. It is expected that Te Kawa o Te Ako will be observed, respected and supported at all times. Smoking, vaping or the consumption of alcohol and the use of drugs are to be refrained from while at Te Wānanga o Raukawa.

  • Graduation Contacts

    For any information about Te Rā Whakapūmau or to update your details please contact your Whare Kaikōkiri or our office on 0800 926 2642. 


    • Communications, General enquiries

    • IreniBelle Bernard, Te Whare Kōrero (All Reo) 

    • Taya Heke, Iwi and Hapū Studies

    • Erana Harrison-Paurini , Te Whare Oranga (Toiora Whānau, Pūtaiao, Rongoā, Pakari Tinana, Kawa Oranga) 

    • Hinepuororangi Tahuparae, Te Whare Kōkiri (Toi Whakarākai)

    • Rowina Hotene ,Te Whare Kōkiri (Karanga, Tū Whaikōrero, Heke Mātauranga Māori, Toko Mana, Puna Maumahara)

    • Mereana Winterburn, Te Whare Whakaakoranga (All Teaching)

    • Hinerau Ransom, Te Whare Kōkiri (Tāhuhu Mātauranga Māori, Mātauranga Māori year 2-3, Whakahaere)

    • Kayrn Kee, Te Whare Whakatupu Mātauranga (Ahunga Tikanga)