Ngā Haerenga
NGĀ HAERENGA
THE JOURNEYS
Karuwhā facilitates haerenga (journeys) to significant sites across Aotearoa New Zealand in relationship with tāngata whenua and assisted by qualified historical narrators.
These places include Waitangi (over Waitangi Day commemorations and He Whakaputanga), East Coast, Tauranga Moana, Ōhope, Taranaki, Waikato/New Zealand War sites and more. The selected locations are places in which the Trust has pre-existing relationships with tāngata whenua and historical knowledge.
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HĪKOI KI WAITANGI
3 - 6 February 2027
As New Zealanders, Waitangi sits at the heart of our identity. It’s where the Treaty was first signed; and it’s home to the people who welcomed New Zealand’s first Christian missionaries. The stories of Waitangi are our stories; they are your stories.
Applications for 2027 will open in October.
Haerenga ki He Tohu
National Library
21 March 2026
Join us on a group visit to the original nine sheets of Tiriti o Waitangi at the National Library in Pōneke – Wellington.
We will hear from the library’s learning facilitator and take some time to be quiet with the text, connecting personally. This viewing will be followed by a time of group reflection / shared learning. This will be a special group experience, pondering the big and small questions of life as a Treaty partner.
Registrations are CLOSED
Ihumātao
& St James Church
26 September 2026
“I have lived in Auckland a long time and never knew the significance and history of these
sacred places. Thank you for this gift.” – 2025 participant
“Listening about the history of Ihumātao was deeply impactful.” – 2025 participant
We are gathering a rōpū again to listen and gain a greater understanding of some of the very important stories of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).
At Ihumātao, whānau of Ihumātao will share stories about the impacts of colonisation, the protection of the whenua, and the regenerative future now taking shape.
At St James Church, Ven. Mark Barnard will connect us to the history of Kiingitanga and raupatu (land confiscation), while making links to Ihumātao.
Saturday 26 September | 9:30am – 3pm (*time subject to change slightly*)
Student/Unwaged: $50.00 | Waged: $60.00
Minimum numbers of 35 are required for this haerenga to proceed, and we can have a max. of 40 people
He Whakaputanga
Declaration of Independence
26 - 28 OCTOBER 2026
Join Te Tii Marae for the annual commemorations of this important declaration signed in 1835. This will include a dawn ceremony service, lots of time with hau kāinga in the wharekai and engaging with kōrero in the wharenui and an optional Treaty Grounds tour.
Click here to read He Whakaputanga The Declaration of Independence text.
"It was really significant to be surrounded by people who are committed to learning the story of Aotearoa."
PREVIOUS HAERENGA
Haerenga ki Ōhope 2021
This haerenga immersed us in the stories of Mātaatua waka. We walked on the lands of Ngāti Awa and the influence of Te Kooti. Despite the betrayal of the Crown, and the uneven response of the churches learnt of the visionary hope of Te Kooti who prophesied that the land will be called Beulah, for the Lord is well pleased. We were hosted at Te Maungārongo Marae.
Pūtake o te Riri ki Taranaki 2019
We participated in the National Land Wars Commemorations at Owae Marae, Waitara. A great introduction for our rōpū to these important stories, via kōrero sessions and visits to sites of significance across Taranaki. Our noho was at Parihaka Pā, returning to a kaupapa of maungarongo each night.
Haerenga ki te Tairāwhiti 2020
We had an incredible weekend in Ruatoria at Rauru nui Marae hosted by Pane Kawhia, visiting also Tikitiki and Rangitukia. Our rōpū of 45 was gifted precious stories from hau kāinga including Dr Monty Soutar.