Kia ora e te whānau, I would like to thank the office team for organising Te Pikinga ki Te Hau on Saturday and congratulate those that made the hīkoi to the summit. It was long and steep but the views were very rewarding. We were all very pleased and proud to reach the top. I [...]
Kia ora e te iwi, This week marks my third anniversary as GM for Rangitāne. What a time it's been! After a wonderful three years, yesterday I announced my intention to finish up at the end of the month. For me, serving our members has always been the most enjoyable part of the role. Our [...]
Tēnā tātou e te whānau, Our Pukatea Whānau Day was a relaxed sunny and enjoyable day by the beach. I would like to acknowledge Haysley for doing all the cooking and to the office for organising a great day. The bouncy castle is definitely going to be around next year. There is a lot of [...]
Kia ora koutou, November rains have been a bit disastrous to the maara kai. Many veges succumbed to rot and the potatoes are not ready. So, we will be replanting some tomatoes, courgettes, beans, and more brassicas. The cabbages, peppers, and tomatoes in the glass house are doing well and the fruit trees and berries [...]
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, We have started work on a position statement for the Resource Consent Review of the Blenheim Sewerage Treatment Plant. This is the start of the process to get the outfall shifted from the Wairau estuary. The Pou Whenua at 17 Valley is in dire need of maintenance. The Trustees have [...]
Kia ora koutou, Last week a water right for a proposed vineyard in a property with known archaeological sites was declined by an Independent Commissioner appointed by the Council. Our request for an archaeological survey before development takes place was accepted. This has set a precedent for Marlborough as most of the archaeology and wāhi [...]
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, I was recently asked to provide more detail on key environmental submissions. This will form a regular part of the pānui going forward. To recap, the following have been key environmental submissions this year: In May, we appealed to the proposed Marlborough Regional Environmental Plan. There are currently only a [...]
Tēnā tātou katoa, We are progressing our plans for the AGM on 10 October. The hui will be live-streamed this year and there is a facility to ask questions if required. You will need to register for the live-stream, it is a simple process you can register here. When you register you will receive an [...]
As we collectively Unite Against COVID-19, Rangitāne o Wairau is responding to support whānau in need. To date, we have made sure to reach out to our kaumātua in Te Tauihu, whilst also delivering over 300 kai and hygiene packs to those in need, and along with the Kurahaupō iwi of Te Tauihu launched Te Kura [...]
