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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
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
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
Iwi voice heard loud and clear as Hamilton City Council reopens the door to Maaori wards
The tables have turned at a Hamilton City Council special hui today where Council voted to revoke their earlier decision (1 April) to turn down the option for Maaori wards at the next local govt. elections. Today’s vote will instead see Council begin a community engagement programme kicking off aapoopoo (16 April), running until 10 May. Don’t forget to keep … Read More
Exciting new era in tribal leadership
It’s an exciting new era in tribal leadership as new members join the ranks alongside stalwarts across Te Whakakitenga (Tribal Parliament) and Te Arataura (Tribal Executive Board). As we enter this new term, today at Hopuhopu the first tri-annual Te Whakakitenga hui took place. Ten executive board members were elected as your Te Arataura (tribal executive) for the next three … 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
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
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