Another taonga viewed by the board in Mohua recently was the Anaweka waka. Discovered by local resident Tony Nicholls in 2011, the 6.2m section is believed to be part of a sophisticated and much larger sailing vessel. Made of NZ matai, there is a raised turtle motif, and the piece has been dated as approximately 700 years old.Archaeologist Dilys Johns is overseeing the preservation of the waka, which is currently stored in a purpose built bath filled with a glycol solution to assist with conservation of the cell structure of the wood. It is possible that over time the waka structure will be stabilised enough to remove it from the bath. The Board appreciates the ongoing support of Manawhenua ki Mohua and Fonterra with the preservation of this taonga.
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.
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.
Teachers, principals and educationalists from across the top of the South Island turned out in force on Friday for a groundbreaking education symposium hosted by the eight iwi of Te Tauihu.