Tēnā koutou, Last week was eventful, particularly for the Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti crew. The waka hourua (double-hulled waka) sustained damage to its mast while sailing south along the northern west coast with the Tuia 250 flotilla, forcing them to detour to Nū Pāremata (New Plymouth) for repairs. It was a great relief to know that [...]
Tēnā koutou, I am delighted to welcome Sally Neal who starts as our Kaiwhakahaere Taiao this week. Sally comes from a local family and has worked for the last 14 years as a Resource Consent Consultant for Smart Alliances in Blenheim. The Taiao role is important and allows us to actively protect our environment so that it is [...]
Two iwi members have been selected for an opportunity of a lifetime, a 10 day excursion aboard the waka hourua “Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti” on one of the legs in the Tuia – Encounters 250 flotilla thanks to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Paora Mackie (pictured) and Suz Tawaka will begin their journey north to [...]
Tēnā koutou, We have had two short weeks in a row in the Wairau with Labour Day last week and Marlborough Anniversary on Monday. The weather has been great which almost makes up for the disappointing World Cup result. Whatu Mauri for the Tauihu sculpture took place recently on the site at Grove Road. Two [...]
Kia ora koutou, I would like to welcome our new Trustees Tony MacDonald and Peter Meihana to the Board table. There is a wide range of skills now at the Board table which will only strengthen governance and decision making. Yesterday, all Trustees attended Te Pae Hihiri, a course in Māori Governance run by the [...]
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Tēnā koutou Only 30% of eligible members have voted to date (see graph). Whānau, it is very important that your voice is heard and there are only 2 more days to vote by post, or online. Postal and e-voting closes the night before the AGM at 5pm Friday the 4th October. Voting at Ūkaipō opens at 10 and [...]
Kia ora koutou By now everyone should have received voting papers and pack. Please contact the office (03 578-6180) if you have not received one. Whānau, make sure you have your say by voting. All the information you need to vote is in your voting packs, which includes all the candidates details, on-line voting details and your voting [...]
