He mahi kai hōaka

We're proud of the country we've built on the foundations of Te Tiriti.  This page is a collection of editorial pieces expressing views held across our iwi. Its title comes from the Ngāi Tahu proverb He mahi kai tākata, he mahi kai hōaka – It is work that consumes people, as greenstone consumes sandstone. The opinion pieces span issues such as the impact of the government's legislative proposals, water infrastructure, Iwi representation and much more.

Media coverage featuring Ngāi Tahu voice and views.

‘Dark ages’: Backlash from Ngāi Tahu after Govt marine customary title move | NZ Herald 

Fast-track consents may undermine Treaty settlements: Ngāi Tahu | 1news

Ngāi Tahu blast proposed changes | Otago Daily Times

New fast-tracking regime priorities are both conflicting and conflicted | Newsroom

Government's freshwater bill will result in more polluted waterways, critics say | RNZ

ECan seeks guidance as Govt plans to scrap Ngāi Tahu representation | Star News