Henry Tiniura Wichman
TO TĀTOU AKA TŪPUNA • ROTAIANGA • NŌ TE UKI KI MUA
Our Ancestral Roots • Coming Together • For Generations to Come
The Wichman Family Reunion Committee in Rarotonga extends a warm welcome to all descendants of Henry Tiniura Wichman. We are honoured to gather in Rarotonga from 17–20 December 2026 for a special time of connection, remembrance and celebration.
Henry Tiniura Wichman's legacy spans across French Polynesia, the Cook Islands and beyond — there were four wives and seventeen children, with each wife becoming the foundation of a distinct branch of the family. The four branches carry the names of the mothers:
Why we're gatheringToday the Bambridge Wichman descendants number in the thousands, many of whom have never met. With four branches and so many children, that's understandable. At the Bambridge family reunion in Tahiti last year, some of us realised just how true this is. Those of Henry Tiniura's descendants who attended, representing the Martha 'Pepi' line (Henry's mother), did not all know each other, including families who had travelled from Rarotonga.
It was also voted in Tahiti that Rarotonga would host the next Bambridge family reunion, planned for October 2027. Together with the Bambridge Reunion Committee Tahiti, we will be welcoming our families from far and wide.
This December's reunion is our chance to get to know each other across all four branches, especially those of us living in Raro. It's a time to form closer bonds, share and learn, and work together as one family towards co-hosting the 2027 Bambridge Reunion.
Our themeTo Tātou Aka Tūpuna
Our ancestral roots
We discover where we come from and honour those who came before us.
Rotaianga
Coming together
We gather today as one family, across all four branches.
Nō te Uki ki Mua
For generations to come
We pass that connection on to our children, and to theirs.
May these days be filled with laughter, respect and new connections as we honour our past and look forward together. Kia Orana e Kia Manuia
Updates & News
Kia Orana kōtou kātoatoa i te aro'a ma'ata o te Atua. Tangikē rava!
We are less than 80 days away from coming together as one Kōpu Tangata, 17–20 December 2026 in Rarotonga. We're also starting the journey towards hosting the Bambridge Reunion in 2027. Here's the latest.
Key Dates
19 October 2026: Polo orders close (final run – please see the Merch page for more details)
30 October 2026: Polo payments due. Please pay as soon as you receive your reference, if you can.
20 November 2026: Registrations close and registration fees are due. Please pay as soon as you receive your reference, if you can.
17–20 December 2026: Wichman Reunion, Rarotonga
October 2027: Bambridge Reunion, Rarotonga
2026 Reunion Programme
The four-day programme is now online. More updates will be added in the coming weeks.
View the programme
Registrations
You can register as an individual or as a household/group. Pay by bank deposit and use your WR26 reference number so we can match your payment. Bank details will be in your confirmation email.
Register now
Reunion Polo Shirts - new closing date for sizes
The first print run has closed but the final run is open. Polo orders must be in by Monday 19 October (Rarotonga time).
If you'd like a reunion polo, please place your order now with your colour and size. You can order on the Merch page, or select the polo option when you register.
Our polos come in four colours, one for each branch: blue, olive, purple and aqua. They're NZ$45 each, available in kids' sizes and adult sizes XS–5XL. You can add a polo when you register, or order one separately. Polos can only be picked up in Rarotonga, before or during the reunion.
Order a polo
Can You Lend a Hand?
We'll need help with setting up, the kaikai, transport and more. You can tick the volunteer option when you register, or contact us here
History, Genealogy and How You Can Help
Each of the 17 family lines is asked to nominate at least one volunteer to represent their line and gather updates on:
New births and those who have passed
Photos and, especially, stories
Any documents that confirm your connection to Henry Tiniura Wichman
Sponsorship, Contributions and Financial Reporting
In addition to registration fees, each of the 17 family lines is asked to contribute NZ$1,000 towards the 2026 Reunion. We are grateful for some sponsorship from a few local family businesses; we will be promoting them on here soon. If your business would like to sponsor, or you can contribute towards your family line, please get in touch. A financial report is available on request to registered attendees.
To Our Overseas Families
The December reunion is mainly for those of us on island, but you are welcome to join us. If you can only make one trip home, we encourage you to make it the 2027 Bambridge Reunion. It will be a big gathering of our wider family, and we'd love to see every branch represented. We'll share more details on this website as they're confirmed.
Upcoming Reunion Meetings
Everyone is welcome to come along to a reunion meeting. There are usually introductions for family who haven't attended before. The committee will share any updates and continue with the planning. We finish with a shared kaikai/refreshments. Contact us and we'll share the meeting place.
Sunday 11 October 2026 - from 3pm
Sunday 25 October 2026 - from 3pm
Reunion Committee Rarotonga
Co-Chairs: Arama Wichman and Luduina Williams
Secretary: Ana Kairua
Assistant Secretary: Cecilia Piri
Treasurer: Vaine Wichman
Assistant Treasurer: Jovan Wichman
Genealogy Lead: Eddie Wichman
Genealogy Co-Leads: Jane Wichman, Moana Tauraa
Family Line Reps: Mere Wichman-Rairoa, Shirley Napa, Moana Tauraa, Martha Matapo, Cecilia Piri, Eddie Wichman, Jane Wichman, Christina Samuel
Website, Communications and Media Releases: Analiess Enoka Robertson, Jade Johnson
