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100+ Youth Embark on Transformative Tira Hoe Waka Journey

1/2/2026

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The Tira Hoe Waka journey begins January 5 on the Whanganui River with more than 100 participants.
The 13-day program aims to provide rangatahi leadership opportunities and strengthen their connection to identity and the awa.
Hayden Potaka, chair of Tira Hoe Waka, says the journey is transformative and highlights the “River Glow.”
The journey concludes at Te Ao Hou Marae on January 18, followed by a farewell ceremony.

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Story summary

The Tira Hoe Waka journey begins January 5 on the Whanganui River with more than 100 participants.
The 13-day program aims to provide rangatahi leadership opportunities and strengthen their connection to identity and the awa.
Hayden Potaka, chair of Tira Hoe Waka, says the journey is transformative and highlights the “River Glow.”
The journey concludes at Te Ao Hou Marae on January 18, followed by a farewell ceremony.