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Ka Ora Ka Ako team features in local media
Recently our team spoke with Top South Media about our operations in Whakatū and Wairau. They also spoke to principals and students about the kai they receive.
Richard Liddicoat
CEO
Te Au Pūngao a new space for innovation in Wairau
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua were delighted to attend the opening of new tech and innovation hub Te Au Pūngao in Wairau last week, along with Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau and dignitaries from local and central government.
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Wānanga builds trust
Lee Luke recently presented at the third national wānanga for Community Trusts and Foundations.
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He Mihi mō tō Tautoko i roto i ngā Tau Tekau – Michelle Lavender
On behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate 10 years of dedicated service. Your commitment, leadership, and contributions to TRoNR and its people are deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for the impact you have made.
CEO
Kawenata shapes Te Tauihu community future
A historic Kawenata was signed on Tuesday.
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Te Aka Tairoa: Ngā mihi nui ki a koe!
For those Ngāti Rārua who participated in Te Aka Tairoa, nga mihi ki a koe! Your input has been truly valued and has formed the basis of a set of recommendations forwarded to the Rūnanga.
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Final kākā release a major milestone
One of the projects we have supported for some time is Project Janzsoon's release of kākā into Abel Tasman National Park. In a wonderful achievement, the release of three more kākā last month completed this phase.
CEO
Senseless vandalism of Pou Whenua on Abel Tasman Coast Track draws condemnation
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua expresses deep sadness and disappointment at the recent vandalism of pou whenua along the Abel Tasman Coast Track in The Top of The South.
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Save your precious memories for the future
Until the end of February, Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru are offering help to get your VHS tapes digitised.
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Relaxed learning at Kia Pai Te Reo Wānanga
A cohort of whānau who have been taking fortnightly online sessions for several months recently attended a wānanga at Te Āwhina Marae, Motueka.
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Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball
A great crowd attended the Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball on Monday at Ūkaipō. Everyone enjoyed wonderful whakawhanaungatanga, beautiful kai, a visit from Hāna Koko.
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Tōtara a taonga linking past and future
Nā Arthur Phillips A beautiful occasion marked Spring Creek School’s recent 150th Anniversary in Wairau. As one of the mana whenua iwi in Wairau, Ngāti Rārua signed a memorandum of understanding with the kura for the care and support of the whakatō māori (native planting) programme at Spring Creek