
2026 Ngāti Tai ki Tua Rangatahi Wānanga | Expressions of Interest
We're pleased to invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) for our rangatahi wānanga this Raumati/Summer.
The 4-day wānanga spans Auckland Anniversary weekend, 23-26 January 2026 and will be a Taiao/environment focussed outdoor camp for 10-18 year olds. Spaces are limited.
RANGATAHI EOI
Expressions of Interest close Friday 24 October.
To be eligible:
- Rangatahi must be 10-18 years old (in 2026).
- Their parent/legal guardian must be a registered Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki iwi member.
- Rangatahi must be able to camp for all 3 nights / 4 days, potentially without their parents/legal guardians present.
- Rangatahi must want to be there and be willing to participate in all activities.
- Given the nature of this outdoor camp we are limited in our ability to support high medical or behavioural needs.
PARENT HELPER EOI
If you've submitted an EOI on behalf of your tamaiti/tamariki and you would like to put yourself forward as a potential parent helper, please fill in this form.
This wānanga will be a Taiao/environment focussed outdoor camp requiring a degree of independence and resilience from rangatahi, as well as significant support and supervision from staff and parent helpers.
There will be limited spaces for parent helpers, so those with the following experience/certifications will be preferred:
- Current First Aid
- Full Drivers Licence
- Clean Criminal Background Check
- Able to camp for all 3 nights / 4 days, supporting the running of the camp and supervision of rangatahi