Kia ora e te whānau Another week has sailed by – it was nice to have a longer than usual weekend with Labour Day earlier this week giving us a much needed three-day weekend. Those of us in the Wairau will know that this coming Monday, we’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy another three-day [...]
(this page was last updated at 7:30pm, 23 October 2021) COVID-19 CASE DETECTED IN WAIRAU Kia ora e te whānau The Ministry of Health has confirmed a person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Blenheim. Read the Ministry of Health's announcement here. The positive case flew from Rotorua into Blenheim on Thursday. They sought a [...]
Te Whānau o Rangitāne with the framed Keelan Walker picture that will adorn the walls of the Manu Ora Clinic in Blenheim Kia ora e te whānau, Another week has flown by - it was nice to see the sun shining in the Wairau yesterday, after a week that has seen many days [...]
Kia ora e te whānau, Can I start by first acknowledging the whānau of Aunty Betty Mason-Smith, who passed away peacefully on Saturday October 9 2021 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, aged 81 years. Aunty had laid at Tuamātene Marae this week. Our heartfelt condolences and aroha are extended to Aunty Betty's whānau. Moe mai [...]
Rangitāne o Wairau General Manager Corey Hebberd, right, with Marlborough Lines Chief Executive Officer Tim Cosgrove, is encouraging Māori with local whakapapa links to apply for the annual Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship for Māori. Working together, lighting the pathway to success Nau mai, haere mai. Marlborough Lines is calling on the region’s bright [...]
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 [...]
