It’s an exciting new era in Waikato-Tainui leadership as new members join the ranks alongside stalwarts across Te Whakakitenga (tribal parliament) and Te Arataura (tribal executive committee). At Hopuhopu yesterday, Te Arataura had their hui to elect a new Chair, Linda Te Aho (Poohara Paa), while Ngira Simmonds takes up the role of Deputy Chair (Kaahui Ariki Representative). “It’s an … Read More
Indigenous knowledge at heart of Waikato-Tainui AgResearch partnership
Waikato-Tainui and AgResearch have signed a new partnership agreement that will combine indigenous knowledge and science to enhance environmental and community wellbeing. Waikato-Tainui executive chair and AgResearch director Rukumoana Schaafhausen says the partnership is about using the tribe’s maatauranga (indigenous knowledge) and scientific research to deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment. “In the past, our people prospered from … Read More
Indigenous knowledge at heart of Waikato-Tainui AgResearch partnership
Indigenous knowledge at heart of Waikato-Tainui AgResearch partnership Waikato-Tainui and AgResearch have signed a new partnership agreement that will combine indigenous knowledge and science to enhance environmental and commu- nity wellbeing. Waikato-Tainui executive chair and AgResearch director Rukumoana Schaafhausen says the partnership is about using the tribe’s maatauranga (indigenous knowledge) and scientific research to deliver better outcomes for communities and … Read More
Tainui, ACC renew partnership to lift health outcomes for tribe
Waikato-Tainui and ACC have committed to a renewed 10-year partnership agreement to lift health outcomes for people of the tribe. About 16% of Aotearoa’s population is Maaori, however only 12% of all claims lodged are lodged by Maaori. This has provided an opportunity for both Waikato-Tainui and ACC to elevate their commitment to Maaori, and specifically uri Waikato. “I see … Read More
Negotiations with the Crown to commence
Huihuia te whakaaro kia kotahi. Paiheretia ki te rangimaarie. Korowaitia ki te aroha. On Monday 14 December 2020 a signing ceremony took place between Waikato-Tainui Negotiator Rahui Papa, and the Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little, to confirm the Waikato-Tainui terms of negotiation. This marks an important step in our settlement journey, allowing for formal negotiations with the … Read More
Negotiations with the Crown to commence
Huihuia te whakaaro kia kotahi. Paiheretia ki te rangimaarie. Korowaitia ki te aroha. On Monday 14 December 2020 a signing ceremony took place between Waikato-Tainui Negotiator Rahui Papa, and the Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little, to confirm the Waikato-Tainui terms of negotiation. This marks an important step in our settlement journey, allowing for formal negotiations with the … Read More
$20Mill kete puutea divvied up between Raupatu Marae
In 2019 Te Whakakitenga o Waikato passed a resolution to disburse a Special Marae Grant to Raupatu Marae over and above their annual grant. The total disbursement is $20Million shared across the 68 Raupatu Marae and is available for marae to uplift as of this week (16, November 2020). Disbursement to each marae includes a $100,000.00 baseline grant and a … Read More
Waikato Paepae In Good Stead For Future
Despite interuptions to original graduation plans, the second cohort of Waikato-Tainui most advanced reo and tikanga programme Te Pae Kaakaa, still got to throw their hats up in 2020. Te Pae Kaakaa aims to build the numbers and quality of speakers and protocol upholders on Waikato-Maniapoto marae. Sibling combination Rahui and Pania Papa, who have over 50 years of teaching … Read More
10 young sparks have their feet in the doors of bright careers in the trades
The inaugural Waikato-Tainui Work Start Programme is a 10 week intensive that prepares young uri Waikato for the real world of trade mahi, while wrapping the best support around them. Partnering with #BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) and with funding support from the PGF (Provincial Growth Fund), 6 of the 10 graduates who attended the recent graduation event … Read More
Resilience building a top priority for Tribe
Covid has hit our people hard, some would say the hardest. In the face of a pandemic, history has shown us that here in Aotearoa – Maaori are the most susceptible. But this is nothing new. We have a history of institutions such as Kiingitanga being the advocator of its people through such hardship. Of the most well-known and documented … Read More