Builder Paul Walker working on the Wharenui at Tuamātene. Tēnā koutou, It is hard to put into words how we are all feeling after Friday's tragic events in Ōtautahi but I liked the Prime Minister’s advice that we must stick together, hug our loved ones and hold tight to our values. A couple of hui [...]
Kia ora koutou, We expect to start repairs to Tuamātene Wharenui next week and to complete this by the end of this month weather permitting. If you are using the Maara Kai or Wharekai, please note the Wharenui will be fenced off and out of bounds while repairs are taking place. We aim to celebrate [...]
Tēnā koutou, What a relief to finally get some rain after two months! The region has been tinder dry due to the high temperatures and although it wasn't much rain it certainly helped. I would like to encourage those who are interested in the maara kai at Tuamātene to come along to the Kanohi ki [...]
Nau (Cooks Scurvy Grass or Lepidium olearaceum) Tēnā koutou, There are several carving projects in Waiharakeke (Blenheim) that we are considering taking on. If you are a carver or would like to learn to carve please contact the office. Similarly, we would like to start a skills database of members who we can call on [...]
Tēnā koutou, We had a great time at the Whānau Day at Pukatea on Waitangi Day last week. Although the temperature was a bit cooler than what it has been everyone had a good time catching up. It was good to see the tamariki running around together having fun. Special thanks to Trustees Calvin Hart [...]
Rangitāne rangatahi Wilson Pearse, Kowhai de Thierry and Jake Andrell breaking the ground at 14 Horton Street. Kia ora koutou, Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday morning for the blessing at Horton St. I would especially like to thank Judith MacDonald and Jeff Hynes for their kōrero on the history and [...]
Kia ora koutou, Good news! The Trustees met last Friday and have given the go-ahead to proceed with the repairs to the wharenui at Tuamātene. We are looking forward to seeing whānau use this building again. We hope to start repairs in February with completion in April this year. We are also replacing the roofs [...]
Picture: Rendered image of the new building being constructed at the Horton Street site. Kia ora koutou, Its going to be a busy few weeks with several events taking place over the next month. Wave 9 Ora Funding opened this week. If you have a whānau based initiative or ideas and would like to find [...]
Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou, Our focus for this month is planning and budgeting for the roll-out and implementation of the new strategic plan. It's going to be a busy year and we will be working on some positive changes in the way we deliver services. There are some exciting projects coming up this [...]
Kia ora koutou, As many of you know, ‘KaariamaiPāpa (daughter of Janis & Anthony de Thierry), sadly passed away recently. The service held in Whakatū was sad, beautiful and touching. I will always remember the message of how the unconditional love of whānau will overcome any adversity. Following the service, 'KaariamaiPāpa was laid to rest [...]
