Toitū
Whāingaroa
A community-led hub for learning, reflecting, and taking meaningful action on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Toitū Whāingaroa exists to uphold the Treaty of Waitangi in our rohe, creating opportunities to deepen understanding and strengthen our community’s commitment to Aotearoa’s founding document. The name Toitū te Tiriti means Uphold the Treaty of Waitangi, and the kaupapa is brought to life through gatherings, workshops, and creative projects.
Each year, the team organises community events such as Waitangi Day and Matariki celebrations, and Treaty-focused exhibitions at the Raglan Arts Centre. These occasions create space for kōrero, connection, and reflection, while encouraging pathways toward meaningful action.
Workshops on understanding Te Tiriti are a cornerstone of this mahi. They consistently draw strong community engagement, breaking down the Treaty’s relevance and implications in today’s world. Participants gain practical tools to honour Te Tiriti in their daily lives and workplaces, fostering equity, better bicultural relationships, and collective responsibility.
The Toitū Whāingaroa team also lead creative storytelling projects. They co-produced the feature documentary Tirohia Karioi – Behold Karioi, a film that weaves together the voices of hapū, long-settled whānau, conservationists, artists, and farmers, all connected to the maunga that stands as Whāingaroa’s spiritual pou. Inspired by the success of Oliver MacLeod’s Geology of Karioi Volcano book launch, the team interviewed 17 people with significant ties to the maunga, capturing stories that bring its mana to life.
Toitū te Tiriti Whāingaroa Raglan invite you to learn, reflect, and act – together shaping a community grounded in the spirit of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.