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Ngāi Tahu responds to vocational education legislation
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu urges the Crown to ensure that the Establishment Board of the newly formed Institute of Skills and Technology meets its Treaty obligations and addresses the statutory role of iwi as Treaty partners in redesigning the education system for the future. Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai says Ngāi Tahu must be engaged as…
Ngāi Tahu and Cora announce intern programme to bring the future of flight to Aotearoa
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu today announced a new internship programme with New Zealand-based Zephyr Airworks, the operator of Cora, a self-flying air taxi. The internship programme is part of Te Pōkai Ao, an iwi initiative which puts young Ngāi Tahu on a path to become future leaders in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)…
Ngāi Tahu celebrates whānau standing in local body elections
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is throwing its support behind Ngāi Tahu whānau members standing in local body elections and encouraging everyone to vote by 12 October. Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai says the iwi knows of at least 15 Ngāi Tahu candidates in various election categories across New Zealand. “It is fantastic to see dedicated and…
Ngāi Tahu and Air New Zealand formalise relationship
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Air New Zealand have signed a future-focused, strategic relationship agreement aimed at boosting economic growth in Te Waipounamu. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Chief Executive Officer Arihia Bennett says the agreement formalises a partnership that will deliver meaningful outcomes for the iwi and airline and is much more than…
Draft Kātiki Point management plan released
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is now accepting public submissions on its draft plan to protect Kātiki Point for future generations. Kātiki Point – which receives up to 40,000 visitors a year – is a headland that forms the southern tip of Moeraki peninsula in coastal North Otago. It is home to unique wildlife, scenery…
Freshwater plan lacks treaty partnership
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu acknowledges the intent of the announcement today by Minister Parker, “Action on Healthy Waterways” but notes the resources required to deliver the reforms will be significant and the devil is in the detail. Of greater concern to the iwi is the lack of acknowledgement by the Crown of its Treaty…
Freshwater report a platform for discussion
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have welcomed the clarity of findings in the Wai 2358 Stage 2 Report released by the Waitangi Tribunal today. Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai says the report makes several clear observations regarding Māori interests in water and provides strong advice to inform discussions between iwi and the Crown. “Ministers cannot and must…
Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chief Executive resigns
Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chief Executive Mike Sang has today announced his resignation, after nearly seven years in the role and a decade working for the iwi. Mr Sang will remain Chief Executive until 20 March 2020, to allow time for a recruitment process to take place and a smooth transition to new leadership. “I’ve thoroughly…
Significant landmark for one of country’s biggest national parks
A large pou whenua has been unveiled in Kahurangi National Park at a blessing ceremony today. Pou whenua, or land posts, are used to mark territorial boundaries and areas of significance to tangata whenua. The blessing was attended by approximately 50 people, including Minister of Conservation and Land Information Hon Eugenie Sage, and representatives of…
Announcement of Relativity payment
Tēnā koutou katoa, i runga i a Matariki kua tau nei, he kōrero whakahirahira e whai ake nei e ngā uri o Tahu Pōtiki – Aoraki matatū! I am pleased to announce that the Crown has made a payment to Ngāi Tahu as a result of our Relativity Mechanism. The payment is for $1.2 million,…