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

Waipa District and Hamilton City take a bow

Ngaa mihi nui – that is the clear message from Waikato-Tainui following today’s successful vote to include Maaori wards in time for next year’s local body elections in Waipaa District and Hamilton City. Waikato-Tainui executive chair Linda Te Aho said today’s decisions align to the expectations of a modern and contemporary democracy that is more representative of its region. “I … Read More

Kawenata Drives Educational Outcomes for Uri Whakaheke

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

Waikato-Tainui Welcomes New Maaori Health Authority

Waikato-Tainui is welcoming today’s announcement that will completely reform the health system and set up a new Maaori Health Authority to respond to the inequity of outcomes in the Health sector. Minister Henare is leading work on the establishment of the new Maaori Health Authority and has committed to working with Iwi to inform the next steps toward implementation. Te … Read More

HCC Revocation

We are here today as Treaty partner, that is our point of distinction from other constituents and your stakeholders.  Yes, we are massive ratepayers who pay millions of dollars of rates from the Base, Centreplace, our hotels, our housing developments, and so on.  Ruakura and other construction projects are coming on that will breathe life into this city. Our balance … Read More

Cruel April fools’ decision at Hamilton City Council

Waikato-Tainui are extremely disappointed following a resolution by the Hamilton City Council to not provide an option for Maaori wards at the next local body elections. The resolution to provide for the creation of Maaori wards was lost 8-4 today and the Council has instead opted for a three-year conversation to consider it further. Te Arataura Chair Linda Te Aho … Read More

Tukua ngaa whakaaro, Ngaa whakaaro o te kotahitanga e

Late last year, the Waikato-Tainui Remaining Claims settlement process took an important step with the signing of the terms of negotiation by our Waikato-Tainui negotiator Rahui Papa, and Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Hon Andrew Little. Our settlement journey started in 1995 when we settled our Raupatu claims under WAI 30, followed by our river settlement in 2010. … Read More