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Posts for 2022
Shaun the Sheep joins the flock at Rotorua’s Agrodome
Rotorua’s Agrodome has a new addition to the flock – a cheeky and mischievous little sheep who is famous around the globe. Movie and TV star Shaun the sheep is here in Aotearoa! He’s on his long-awaited OE and after a whirlwind tour of the country has arrived at his new home. The Agrodome is…
Ngāi Tahu to reintroduce popular programmes after forced hiatus
Ngāi Tahu whānau will benefit from popular programmes, which are set to re-start on the back of sound financial results. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has released its annual report for the financial year ended June 2022, marking a second year of strong returns. Ngāi Tahu Holdings has declared a net profit of $233m for…
Ngāi Tahu Farming contract research organisations to validate science of regenerative farming trial
Ngāi Tahu Farming have signed an agreement with the research organisations who will provide the data and insights for the seven-year Te Whenua Hou Te Whenua Whitiora (The New Land, The New Horizon) regenerative trial. The contract signed at Kōkōmuka Lodge today establishes the delivery of specialist science and advisory workstreams that aim to validate…
Ngāi Tahu Councillors to join Environment Canterbury
Ngāi Tahu Environment Canterbury Councillors will bring the voice of mana whenua to the regional council table when making decisions about te ao tūroa (the natural world). The 10 Waitaha (Canterbury) Papatipu Rūnanga have selected their two councillors to represent them, following the historic passing of the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Bill in…
Ngāi Tahu Farming and Ngāi Tūāhuriri launch ground-breaking regenerative farming trial
A new whole-farm study aiming to validate the science of regenerative farming has been launched in North Canterbury. Partnering Ngāi Tahu Farming, Ngāi Tūāhuriri and the Government through the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund, the seven-year research programme will compare side-by-side dairy farms to assess the environmental impacts of their…
Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill passes third reading in Parliament
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu welcomes the passing of new legislation tonight to reinstate Ngāi Tahu councillors to Environment Canterbury, ensuring future decision making will include the voice and votes of mana whenua. The Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Bill passed its third reading with 77 votes to 43. The Bill empowers mana whenua…
Ngāi Tahu Iwi-Māori Partnership Board Members Appointed
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is pleased to announce the appointment of the Te Tauraki – the Ngāi Tahu Iwi-Māori Partnership Board. The establishment of Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards is part of the health and disability reform’s commitment to recognising Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering better health outcomes for Māori. Lisa Tumahai, Te Rūnanga o…
The iconic red Shotover Jet goes green
Queenstown’s (Tāhuna) iconic red Shotover Jet is going green, with the unveiling of a world-first electric jet boat designed solely for tourism. The prototype is one part of an ambitious plan to steer Ngāi Tahu Tourism towards becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. Shotover Jet, set in a pristine river canyon in the deep South, is one…
Electric jetboats from Ngāi Tahu herald a zero-carbon future for tourism
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is heading bravely towards a zero-carbon future, pioneering the world’s first electric jetboat designed solely for tourism. The iwi has unveiled an ambitious 88-point action plan to tackle the causes and effects of climate change and a host of other environmental issues. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai…
Ngāi Tahu to exit Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu partnership
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu jointly announce that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is formally exiting the partnership of nine iwi, so that it can exercise its kaitiaki responsibilities and rangatiratanga for Ngāi Tahu whānui. “This move in a new direction for Ngāi Tahu is something that Te Rūnanga…