PĀNUI | Behind the Scenes of Reunion

With months till Te Whānau ā Te Haate Reunion 2026, the countdown is on and the excitement is building! 🎉

Behind the scenes, there has been plenty happening as we prepare for what promises to be an amazing reunion. With 203 registrations, the reunion will be filled with whakapapa, laughter, learning, kai, and memories that will last a lifetime.

📸 A huge mihi to our Te Māwhai ahikā crew, who have started to meet on Saturday's practising waiata and preparing for our pōwhiri. It has been awesome to see the commitment and passion going into ensuring we can properly welcome whānau home, whether you're travelling from down the road or across the motu. Ka mau te wehi! ❤️🖤

Our Komiti has also been meeting fortnightly to keep the planning moving forward. We've been working through everything from accommodation and catering to activities, merchandise, health and safety, and our programme for the week.

Over the coming weeks, we want to hear from YOU.

We'll be posting regular polls and questions right here in the group so everyone has a chance to have their say. Keep an eye out and get involved because this reunion belongs to all of us.

📧 We'll also be sending regular email pānui with:

> Reunion updates

> Important dates and deadlines

> Packing recommendations

> Programme highlights

> Registration reminders

> Things you'll need to know before arriving

The vision remains simple: bringing our whānau together, strengthening our connections, learning more about who we are and where we come from, and creating memories for the next generation.

We can't wait to share more of what we have planned. Trust us, there are some exciting things in the works! 👀