We've created a selection of Ngāti Rārua nature stories for you to share with your family, friends and the world.
Learning from skinks, and other species
Recently Pou Tohutohu Taiao Callum Sebualala (Mana) had the opportunity to observe a large-scale cultural health monitoring activity happening during contaminated sawdust removal at Tāhunanui Beach in Whakatū.
Cawthron Institute Summer Scholarships
Cawthron Institute is offering these scholarships to capable students who are intending to continue their university studies in 2025. All scholarships are valued at $7,500 each (tax-free).
Te Mana o Te Wai - Ngā iwi o Te Tauihu
In this video, produced by Manatū o Te Taiao, you’ll see some of the broad range of mahi that Ngā Iwi o Te Tauihu have underway to safeguard the mana, mauri, and wairua of wai.
Motueka Awa panel blessed
Yesterday a new interpretation panel was blessed at Pokororo on the banks of the Motueka Awa.
Spring Creek Whānau Māori Hui
A whānau Māori hui on the Spring Creek stopbank and the Alpine Fault rupture risk will be held on Wednesday 5 June at 5:30pm at the Spring Creeek Hall, 24 Ferry Road, Spring Creek, Wairau.
He Kākano: Free course this weekend
A free Seed Conservation Training Course is being held at Te Āwhina Marae this weekend - Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May 2024.
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.
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.
Registrations open for Conservation Leadership course
Through our participation in the Kōtahitanga Mō Te Taiao Alliance with the Nature Conservancy and many other organisations, we are now able to offer the opportunity to particpate in an excellent conservation leadership course.
Rāhui for Motueka foreshore remains in place
A rāhui on a large area of the Motueka foreshore remians in effect until further notice.
Te Aka Pūkenga Cadetships
Cadets will spend time across different organisations (council, Crown/Govt agencies, whānau, hapū and iwi) in Te Tauihu, gaining experience in multiple disciplines. There are opportunities for up to 3 cadets across Te Tauihu (Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough).
Kotahitanga mō te Taiao update
Annual Impact Report released The 2023 Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Annual Impact Report shares the results of a considerable amount of work