Awe-inspiring Te Mana Kuratahi will win hearts and minds
“The talent and commitment from our local rangatahi and kura is immense. If you’ve never watched kapa haka before, watch this - the performances will be awe-inspiring.”
Lanita Rarinui Kōrero at the Suter for film festival
Filmmakers in Te Tauihu are showcasing the mahi of the creative cast and production crew in our rohe later this month with a short film festival. There are screenings in Blenheim and Nelson.
Kopuawai Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū turns 40!
Kopuawai Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū is celebrating our 40th Anniversary and would like to invite anyone wanting to attend to register for the day or to attend te Mākete Pō.
Kāinga Ora new homes planned in Richmond and Motueka
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is looking to increase the number of homes available for people in need in Tasman, especially in Motueka and Richmond. Two drop-in sessions are planned next Tuesday 24 October at Richmond Library: ⏰ 1:00 - 3:00pm ⏰ 4:00 - 6:30pm
Pūtōrino project wins Te Ao Māori Scitec Expo award
Nayland College Year 9 Student Orion Masters has won this year’s Te Āo Māori award at the Scitec expo. His project, Ngā te wā o Paoro i Mua, examined if 3D printing could make a bugle flute that would produce a comparable sound to a traditionally made pūtōrino.
Tuia : Mentoring rangatahi Māori
Rangatahi Māori (18- 25 yrs) from the Nelson region who are actively involved with their community and have leadership potential can apply for this awesome development opportunity.
Te Taungahuru: You're invited!
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the signing of our settlement with the Crown, we are bringing whānau together from across the motu on 18-19 November for activities, whakawhanaungatanga and celebrations. You are warmly invited to attend the festivities – all we ask whānau to do is register.
Pou Manaaki join forces
Our Pou Manaaki Whakatū Kiriwai Spooner (right) enjoyed the hospitality at Tokomaru House last week. Jodi has been sharing office systems and processes and passing on a better understanding of the day to day operations and mahi done in Wairau.
Notice of AGM
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting will be held at Hauhunga Marae, 188 Wairau Bar Road, Spring Creek on Saturday 18th November 2023 at 10.30am.
Kaimahi hou: Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru
On Monday 18 September Trustees, kaimahi from Motueka, Whakatū and Wairau and manuhiri welcomed Dr Lorraine Eade and Rowena Cudby into their new roles at Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru (Tokomaru Research Centre).
Exhibition explores Te Tauihu kapa haka
As the kapa haka community in Whakatū Nelson prepares to welcome thousands of students to the country’s biggest primary school kapa haka competition, hundreds gathered in the central city last week to support the launch of a special exhibition dedicated to the performing art.