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Positive ideas, discussion at Te Aka Tairoa wānanga
The first of our wānanga to support our Te Aka Tairoa research project was held on Sunday at Hauhunga Marae. The second is this coming Sunday at Tokomaru Whare, Te Āwhina Marae
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Snap Core expands into new facility
On Monday, Ngāti Rārua Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham signed a key terms sheet with Snap Core. Later that evening Ngāti Rārua representatives helped bless and open the company’s new manufacturing facility on Beatty Street.
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Kaitiaki Pūranga: Brya Roussel
After a short internship, Brya Roussel has been appointed as the Kaitiaki Pūranga – Archives Administrator for Tokomaru Research Centre.
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'Thank you for investing in me'
This year’s Te Pūkenga NMIT Ngāti Rārua scholarship winner is Bachelor of Social Work student Sophia White.
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Māori Whānau Board of Trustees Representative
Expressions of interest are called from our whānau, hapu, and iwi to be appointed as the Māori Whānau Board of Trustees representative at Marlborough Boys' College.
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Te Uru Ahupūtea - a first step to home ownership
Registered whānau members can sign up for Te Uru Ahupūtea, the financial education wānanga offered by Ka Uruora. Whānau who complete the course are then eligible for future housing opportunities.
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South Island Customary Fishing Regulations Update
An update on this essential mahi. Please note that whānau can continue to access their customary fishing rights as usual.
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Waka Hourua a memorable experience
Several rangatahi from Wairau were given the opportunity to travel to Kaiteretere and experience the waka hourua this week as part of the Te Hau Kōmaru Festival. It was a memorable, enriching experience, as Kiriwai Spooner reports.
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Tuia helps develop leaders for tomorrow’s Rārua
Pou-a-iwi Aimee Sandrey was selected as the Wairau participant in the Tuia mentoring programme, which pairs local mayors with rangatahi Māori. In this article she shares her experience - which has been both intimidating and inspiring.
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Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival
Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival takes place at Kaiteretere beach, Te Tai o Aorere from 6 to 14 April.
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Disappointment at end of Tātoru o Wairau
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham says he is compelled to express disappointment over the abrupt cessation of the Tātoru o Wairau project.
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Toitū te Tauihu
This opportunity has been coordinated to support whānau of Te Tauihu Iwi to learn more about He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, within the safety of your own home, and with our own people. Sessions will be held on zoom on Mondays from 7-8:30pm