AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Iwi of Origin is the annual Tāmaki Makaurau inter iwi festival that celebrates whakapapa, whānau and wellbeing through physical activity in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Iwi of Origin 2025 marks the 18th year of promoting health and wellbeing among urban Māori through accessible sports and physical activity, as Māori, with Māori, for Māori.
Whether you’re living in Tāmaki or outside the rohe, there is a place for all whānau Māori and those who whakapapa Māori at Iwi of Origin: rōpū whānau; rōpū hapū/marae/iwi; rōpū hapori; and rōpū matawhānui.
At Iwi of Origin, whānau, marae and hapū come together to represent their iwi through ancestral games, traditional games, contemporary sports and activities. The event works closely with tangata whaikaha services to ensure the kaupapa is accessible through adaptive sports, mobility support and inclusive design.
We are calling you back in 2025. Tū tangata mai, tū Māori mai.
Date and time
Saturday 18 October 2025: 0900-1800
Location
Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini
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‘Kei ngā rangatira o te āpōpō, nau mai ki te papa tū waewae. He ahurei ā tau whakanui ai i te waioranga o te iwi Māori o Tāmaki Makaurau.
‘To the leaders of tomorrow, welcome to your place. To our celebration of wellbeing for Māori.’
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