Happenings
'Game-changing' Te Āwhina papakāinga ready soon
Excitement is building in Motueka as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau tenants of its new 20-home papakāinga.
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Happenings
Nest float blessing at Cawthron Institute
New technology that will help Ngāti Rārua get hourly data on sea temperature is about to be deployed on our mussel farms.
Happenings
Improvements at Wairau landfill site to enhance mauri o te taiao
The Blue Gums Landfill project aims to significantly enhance the mauri of te taiao through long-term improvements to waste management practices in Wairau. This site receives all residual waste for Marlborough.
Happenings
Aroturuki Tamariki pay a visit
It was lovely to connect with Arran (Chief Executive) and Hera (Principal Advisor) from Aroturuki Tamariki, the Independent Children’s Monitor, in Te Whare Mānuka recently.
People
Highest level of protection coming for Te Waikoropupū
The Environment court has ordered the highest national level of protection available for Te Waikoropupū in Mohua - a water conservation order.
Taiao
Wānanga Invitation: Ngāti Rārua Te Mana o Te Wai
There'as another opportunity to contribute to the kōrero on what wai means to Ngāti Rārua on Tuesday 15 August. We would love to see you there.
hauora
Te Hauora O Ngāti Rārua Mānawatia a Matariki
A wonderful celebration of Matariki filled the offices of Te Hauora o Ngati Rārua in Blenheim with people, fun and laughter on July 13. Approximately 150 people visited and enjoyed manaakitanga, kai and plenty of festivities. Congratulations to everyone involved for a wonderful event.
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.
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.
Matariki
Mānawatia a Matariki!
Thanks to everyone who attended Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū ki Wairau yesterday morning. As Matariki rose, our kaikarakia and kaikaranga helped us restore mauri to the land, remember those who have passed, and look forward to the year ahead. Matariki kāinga hokia!
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.
Happenings
Mānawatia A Matariki: a time to celebrate, discover traditions
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua is encouraging the community to delve deeper into the traditions of Matariki as our newest public holiday draws closer.