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At Ira Koopuu we ensure that our whare is built with purpose to meet the evolving needs of our haapori. We work together with whaanau to create solutions that enable whaanau to build the whare they need, whilst ensuring our whare remains a symbol of unity, support, and hope for generations to come.

Ngaa pou o te whare

Maahoe

Our community has a proud history of exceptional leaders who have championed governance, decision-making, health, education, trades, sports, and more.

Ira Koopuu’s kaupapa is about building on this foundation, creating opportunities for rangatahi to step into leadership roles with confidence, guided by the wisdom of our past and the aspirations of our future.

Together, we’re fostering a new generation of rangatira who will uphold and strengthen the mana of Raahui Pookeka.

Patate

Maamaa hold a special place within Ira Koopuu, acknowledging

"te koopuu o te wahine" – the sacred source of life and strength.

Maamaa are the shepherds of the whaanau, guiding, nurturing, and upholding the kaupapa of their families. Ira Koopuu is dedicated to empowering waahine, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping future generations. By supporting maamaa, peepi, and their whaanau, we honour and uplift the collective wellbeing of our whole community of Raahui Pookeka

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Hiinau represents our commitment to community safety and collective wellbeing, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Te Putu, a leader renowned for his unwavering protection of the people and the whenua.

Ira Koopuu builds on this foundation, fostering initiatives that prioritize the safety, security, and resilience of our community 

ensuring that Raahui Pookeka remains a place where whaanau thrive in unity, surrounded by manaakitanga.

Hiinau

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