Chair of Te Arataura, Tukoroirangi Morgan has announced that Waikato-Tainui has received its third relativity payment from the Crown; a form of additional redress following the 1995 Raupatu Settlement. Waikato and Ngai Tahu are the only iwi in New Zealand to have relativity clauses included in their settlement, with Waikato receiving $101.5 million yesterday.
Entity A iwi reaffirms support for Three Waters
Media Press Release Te Arataura (Tribal Executive) Chair Tukoroirangi Morgan has reaffirmed support for the Government’s Three Waters proposal at day three of the Iwi Chairs Forum in Taupoo. “As kaitiaki of Waikato Awa, we support all steps to protect the natural taonga that is our taiao,” says Tuku. “While it is easy and convenient for Auckland Council and Watercare … Read More
Watershed Moment in Parliament Welcomed
Waikato-Tainui fully supports the passing of the Water Services Entity Bill in parliament this morning.
Reclassification and vesting of Te Paina whenua (Mercer Domain Recreation Reserve) back to iwi, is underway.
’I riro whenua atu me hoki whenua mai!’ Koia puu te oohaakii i oohaakiitia ai e kauwheke maa, i te rironga o ngeenei whenua o Te Paina. He kura te whenua, he taangaengae te whenua, he matahiiapo te whenua! Kua hoki ora mai ki ngaa ringaringa o te iwi! A public submissions process has opened for proposed reclassification and vesting … Read More
3 Waters Reform Heading in Right Direction
Waikato-Tainui are optimistic around the direction of the Three Waters reform following the Ministers announcement today. Te Whakakitenga Chair Parekawhia McLean says todays high level announcement provides a clear direction of travel which for us centres around the health and well being of our water resources. “Te mana o te wai / awa – is a core principle for the … Read More
New Te Arataura Chair Announced
Tukoroirangi Morgan has been elected Chair of Te Arataura after Linda Te Aho stepped down from the role last week. Tuku returns to the role he held from 2006-2012 when he helped spearhead the Waikato River settlement claim with both the Labour and National governments alongside the late Lady Raiha Mahuta. Tuku is adamant the foundational principles of Kiingitanga should … Read More
Waikato-Tainui and Southern Cross partner to ensure kaumaatua have easy access to healthcare
It is with great pleasure that today we’re announcing the start of our committed journey to increase awareness and access to quality healthcare for our kaumaatua, through a new partnership with Southern Cross Health Insurance. Adding yet another tool in our kete to provide to our whaanau, for the betterment of their hauora and financial security – through the kaumaatua … Read More
Te Arataura Leadership Change Announcement
Linda Te Aho has announced that she is stepping down as chair of Te Arataura, the executive board for Te Whakakitenga o Waikato. Linda has been in the position for some 18 months and has helped spearhead the organisation’s response through the extraordinary challenges of COVID-19, the Board of Inquiry process to protect the Waikato River, and has drawn upon … Read More
Ministerial visit to Kaawhia and Aotea
On a cold and rainy-day Kaawhia and Aotea Moana whaanau came together to host the Hon Andrew Little, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and his team as part of the Waikato-Tainui Remaining Claims settlement. The Minister was invited to the harbours so he could develop a better appreciation for the stories and histories of the area, deepen his connection … Read More
Te Pae Oranga Beneficent Launch
Tuatahi ake Te Pae Oranga was launched at Te Whakakitenga Chambers (Hopuhopu) this morning. This kaupapa sees Police sitting alongside iwi/Maaori partners to address crime and prevent reoffending. It’s an approach that holds offenders accountable but does so in a way where they are helped to have underlying issues addressed. Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Vll is patron of this groundbreaking kaupapa … Read More