Pā Hangarau is a 3-day Virtual Reality and Game Development wānanga for taitamariki (7 - 13 years). Tamariki are supported to explore a range of different VR experiences and then work collaboratively to build digital content that celebrates te ao Māori.
In July 2026, we are partnering with Mangatū Marae, Whatatutu. Pā Hangarau will run from Tuesday 14 July - Thursday 16 July, 9am - 3pm.
During Pā Hangarau, whānau are invited to come and celebrate the efforts of the taitamariki, wānanga about the opportunities technology presents us with, and learn about education and career pathways in tech.
In recent years, Tōnui Collab have partnered with various marae in Te Tairāwhiti. We thank Rangiwaho Marae, Pākōwhai Marae, Whāngārā Marae, Hauiti Marae, Te Poho o Rāwiri Marae, Muriwai Marae, Tuatini Marae, Pararaki Marae, Whakatō Marae and Parihimanihi Marae for collaborating with us to create unique STEMM learning opportunities for our taitamariki.
We are always in the planning phase for upcoming marae-based STEMM wānanga so if you would like to invite us onto your marae in 2026, please contact us at admin@tonuicollab.com
Māori are under-represented in tech and it is time for the tech workforce to become more diverse and inclusive.
Ka nūnui te mihi to our funding partners, The Tindall Foundation and Spark Foundation, for their support and recognition of the value these marae-based wānanga have to our taitamariki, hāpori and whānau.
Check out videos from some of our previous Pā Hangarau partnerships below...
