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Chief Executive Officer, Arihia Bennet.
At Hui-ā-Iwi in November last year, kaumātua were treated to a delightful High Tea event hosted by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Among the waiters was the kaiwhakahaere who donned an apron and displayed skills in tea pouring that could have landed him a job at The Ritz.
This whirlwind tour of iwi, kāinga, whānau and individual-led tribal activities showed me that we are far from being a passive bunch. It emphasised that we are a vibrant, passionate and determined lot who want the best for our whānau in every which way you could imagine – phew!
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With a new name and new look, Ngāi Tahu staged its inaugural Hui-ā-Iwi, attracting Ngāi Tahu whānau from all over Aotearoa. It was organised in response to consistent feedback that whānau wanted whanaungatanga – connecting and renewing relationships with each other – to be the focus for annual hui.
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It took 10 months to build a new wharenui for Ngāi Tūāhuriri that should stand for the next seven generations. Kaituhituhi Mark Revington joins the opening march to the new centre of Tuahiwi.
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I am at the start of a new chapter in my career and, although I like Madonna, I am not about to reinvent myself as I know I will need to draw on my past experiences to provide a baseline when making courageous leadership decisions.
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TE KARAKA talks to the newly-appointed chief executive of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
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Congratulations to Ōtautahi, its people and its leaders for producing the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. This is another step forward that provides confidence and certainty. It also reflects the Ngāi Tahu voice, thanks to the hard work behind the scenes of mana whenua, Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua, staff and whānau.
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