Taiao
Consent decision protects mana and mauri of Motueka Awa
In late June 2023 Tasman District Council advised that a resource consent application by CJ Industries for gravel extraction at Whitikareo/Peach Island has been declined.
Richard Liddicoat
Matauranga
Expressions of Interest - Iwi Monitor Roles
Iwi monitors perform a vital role representing Ngāti Rārua when construction or development projects engage in earthworks. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is wanting to extend capacity and capability for iwi monitor mahi across the rohe.
Hononga
Ka Pai Te Mua wānanga at Whakatū Marae
Another successful Kia Pai Ki Mua wānanga was held at Whakatū marae at the beginning of July. We were fortunate to have Aunty Mel McGregor share some of the history of the marae which began after World War II.
Taiao
Taiao updates from Wairau
Recent updates from the taiao team in Wairau.
Happenings
Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru launched
On 31 May kaimahi, trustees and a number of guests gathered for the opening of the Tokumaru Research Centre at Te Whare Mānuka in Whakatū.
Happenings
Ka Uruora Te Tauihu supports financial independence and improved wellbeing
Last week Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne and Te Ātiawa Iwi launched Ka Uruora Te Tauihu, a programme of services to support iwi members to achieve financial independence and wellbeing.
Matauranga
E miramira ana te pūrongo hou i tētahi kokenga mō te mana whakahaere o ngā raraunga Māori
The Māori Data Governance Model was released last week. It provides agencies with a very clear roadmap on how to do good data governance - it's a model that is not only good for iwi-Māori but good for Aotearoa.
Happenings
Te Wānanga Tuatahi o Kia Pai Te Reo ki Onetahua
Despite heavy rain, more than 60 whānau braved the Tākaka hill to attend our first Kia Pai Te Reo wānanga at Onetahua Marae over the weekend.
Happenings
Kaimahi lead keynote discussion
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua kaimahi Aneika Young, Barney Thomas and Rowena Cudby, supported by architect Keni-Duke Hetet were keynote speakers at the annual New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects conference held in Whakatū last week.
Hononga
Strong concerns for local healthcare outcomes with out-of-region testing proposal
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is expressing concern with the recent proposal to move lab testing services out of the top of the south.
Hononga
New Wairau library and art gallery blessed
Early last Friday morning tangata/mana whenua Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau blessed the new Marlborough Library and Art Gallery building, in the lead up to its opening on 12 May.
Taiao
Kotahitanga mō te Taiao newsletter
We celebrate the publication of a short film by the BBC Our Frozen Planet team, farewell outgoing Co-Chair Dave Johnston and Nelson City Council's representative Jo Martin - and feature project updates.