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Justin Tipa (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe) has been elected Kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of Te Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu, replacing Lisa Tumahai who step downs after seven years in the role. Yesterday’s election was held during a tribal hui at Arahura Marae near Hokitika. A vote for the Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua (Deputy Chair) was also held during the hui,…
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The renaming of two luxury lodges on the Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park is part of a larger kaupapa (project) of anchoring Ngāi Tahu Tourism businesses within the cultural heritage of the iwi. Paul Madgwick, Chairman for one of the local rūnanga, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, says that the new names for the lodges…
Read More6 November 2023 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has released its annual report for the financial year ending June 2023, showing resilient returns in a difficult economic climate and continued investment in tribal development. Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation distributed a total of $107.4 million to the Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust, which funds a variety of…
For the past eight years, Darcy Forrester has been at the helm of Big Red Training Solutions. Originally hailing from Rakiura Stewart Island, Darcy’s journey led him back to Te Waipounamu, where he now operates his business from Ōtautahi. Big Red Training Solutions draws upon Darcy’s extensive experience, during his time at the New Zealand…
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In a recent visit to Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Captain Ojeda of the indigenous Tarahumara and Yaqui Nations, shared some of his learnings and experiences from over 50 years in disaster preparedness and response. Captain Ojeda is often referred to as the godfather of urban search and rescue having written manuals and training plans…
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Our iwi has celebrated the anniversary of the Crown Settlement by holding a tribal climate change symposium with whānau. In 1998, Ngāi Tahu received an apology from the Crown, cultural and tribal redress, and $170 million compensation. It was the culmination of a quest for justice over seven generations. In the 25 years since,…
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Prototype testing on Shotover Jet’s electric jet boat has been completed as the tourism operator moves ahead with the electrification of its fleet. Shotover Jet business manager Donald Boyer says boat design and infrastructure options are now being worked on. “We are adamant that want to do this… and we will,” he says. The electric…
Read MoreThursday 5 October 2023 Kāi Tahu rangatira say today’s government announcement to establish a network of marine protected areas south-east of Te Waipounamu reflects the cultural significance of the moana. Six Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka (Ōtākou, Puketeraki, Moeraki, Waihao, Awarua, and Arowhenua) have been working in partnership with the Crown on a proposal to establish…
3rd October 2023 A nursing student with a passion for hauora Māori-led care has been named as the recipient for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s Mere Harper and Ria Tikini Memorial Scholarship. Toi Ohomai nursing student Krystle George was awarded the annual scholarship which commemorates the work of Mere Harper and…
29th September 2023 Ngāi Tahu is celebrating the anniversary of its Crown Settlement by holding a tribal climate change symposium with whānau today. In 1998, Ngāi Tahu received an apology from the Crown, cultural and tribal redress, and $170 million compensation. It was the culmination of a quest for justice over seven generations. In the…