Please complete one form per person registering to attend the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi (regardless of age). 

All participants will be expected to participate fully in all waananga activities and share group tasks and duties.

Due to safety reasons, the age limit to participate in on river activities (Awa Hiikoi) is 13 years and over. Rangatahi aged under 17 years will be required to have adult supervision on the awa. The ratio for rangatahi to adult is 1:1.

REGISTRATION FEE: A registration fee for the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi will secure your position on the hiikoi and koha to marae, meals for the duration of the hiikoi and a Waitootara Awa Hiikoi pack. Your place will be confirmed once payment has been made.

Kaihoe - 13+ only (incl hired/shared waka) Fee: $60.00

Kaitautoko Fee: $30.00 | Tamariki under 5 years: free

All tamariki registered are the responsibility of the adults who is registering them. 

PLEASE NOTE: The registration fee is non-negotiable and is payable to Te Kaahui o Rauru. Refunds will not be given from 5pm, Monday 5th January 2026.

 

A registration fee for the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi will secure your position on the hiikoi and covers marae stay, meals for the duration of the hiikoi and for some, the use of waka and resources.

Kaihoe Fee (BYO waka): $60.00 | Kaitautoko Fee: $30.00

PLEASE NOTE: This fee is non-negotiable and is payable to Te Kaahui o Rauru. Refunds will not be given from 5pm, Monday 5th January 2026.

PAYMENTS: Please direct credit all payment to:

Te Kaahui o Rauru | Bank of New Zealand | Whanganui Branch | 02-0792-0013722-00.

When paying by direct credit, please use first name initials and your full surname as reference and email admin@rauru.iwi.nz once payment has been made. 

Your spot on the Awa Hiikoi will be confirmed once payment has been received.

DECLARATION:

• I agree that I am participating in the 2026 Waitootara Awa Hiikoi of my own free will.
• I have read all information relating to the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi and agree to abide by all rules set out for the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi both contained within the information pack and any other rules that will further be explained during the course of the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi.
• I agree to take full responsibility for myself and any minors in my care and I will not act in a reckless manner.
• In the event of an emergency that may endanger my health or the health of those I am responsible for, I agree to pay in full, all costs incurred including any costs related to any emergency evacuation. Safety is paramount and the Waitootara Awa Hiikoi Safety Coordinator(s) will make any final decisions accordingly.
• I give permission to Te Kaahui o Rauru to take and use photographs or other digital recordings for use in news releases, paanui and/or promotional and educational purposes. These might include print or electronic publications, social media, websites or other types of communication.
• I further agree that my name may be revealed in descriptive text or commentary in connection with the image (s). All material will remain the property of Te Kaahui o Rauru.