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15th March 2023
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Ngāi Tahu Holdings appoints Acting Chief Executive

Ngāi Tahu Chief Operating Officer, Todd Moyle will take up the role of Acting Chief Executive (CE) for an expected 6 months from 3 April 2023. Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chair Mike Pohio made the announcement today. “Todd has the personal values and skill to maintain our momentum,” said Mr Pohio. “This arrangement is in place…

8th December 2022
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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…

3rd November 2022
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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…

26th October 2022
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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…

10th October 2022
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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…

5th August 2022
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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…

3rd August 2022
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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…

14th July 2022
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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…

6th July 2022
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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…

6th July 2022
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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…