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
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
$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
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