Stats NZ consulting on iwi classifications What are Stats NZ seeking feedback on? Stats NZ is seeking feedback from iwi or iwi-related groups who would like to be included the iwi classification update, in time for the 2023 Census. Iwi classification is a statistical list of iwi and iwi-related groups throughout New Zealand that are recognised by [...]
Kia ora e te whānau, I’ve had some recent feedback that our whānau enjoyed the weekly blogs that Nick used to produce during his time as our General Manager, so I figured I would give restarting them a go! Here is the first in what I am sure will be many more of “Corey’s Kōrero”, [...]
Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship for Māori - now open for applications Nau mai, e te whānau! Tonoa mai tēnei karahipi mā te Māori! We're pleased to announce that the Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship for Māori is now open for applications. Applications are invited from those who reside within the catchment of Marlborough Lines (i.e. the [...]
The results of the 2021 Trustee Election have been confirmed The Final Results of the 2021 Trustee Election have now been confirmed. A big mihi to all of our whānau who stood as candidates for the election and to all of our whānau who took part in the election process. The two ordinary vacancies will [...]
General Manager accepts permanent role Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau Trust is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Corey Hebberd as General Manager of the Rangitāne o Wairau Group. Corey was appointed as our Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Tauhokohoko (Commercial Property Manager) in 2019, and for the last five months has been the interim General [...]
RANGITĀNE O WAIRAU SUBMITS ON PROPOSED EAST COAST BEACH VEHICLE BYLAW Rangitāne o Wairau has submitted to the Marlborough District Council's Proposed East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw. Rangitāne o Wairau have a long cultural association with the greater East Coast area. Our association dates back some 800 years to the earliest inhabitants in Aotearoa. The initial [...]
Whānau input vital for success of Te Tātoru o Wairau Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Toa Rangatira have been working with the Ministry of Education and Bohally Intermediate School, Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College to create opportunities for whānau to be directly involved in Te Tātoru o Wairau previously [...]
Changes to the rating of Whenua Māori In April 2021, the Government passed significant changes to reduce rating barriers for Māori landowners. Most of the changes outlined in the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act 2021 will come into force on 1 July 2021. The purpose of the Act is to support the [...]
RANGITĀNE O WAIRAU WELCOMES NELSON CITY COUNCIL DECISION ON MĀORI WARD Rangitāne o Wairau have today welcomed and commended the unanimous decision of Nelson City Council to establish a Māori ward within the City. Rangitāne o Wairau General Manager Corey Hebberd says “today’s decision represents a commitment by Council to ensure iwi Māori representation at [...]
RANGITĀNE O WAIRAU CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNCIL Rangitāne o Wairau has submitted to the Marlborough District Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-31 process, and proposes a number of initiatives targeted at encouraging Council to meet its obligations as a partner to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, building the capacity of Māori to contribute to Council's [...]
