River journey highlights Tamahaki wāhi tapu
As part of the Treaty settlement process, the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Negotiations Team took Crown officials to Mangapapapa, Tieke and other sites along the Whanganui River last Thursday (November 23). The areas visited are all Tamahaki wāhi tapu, accessible only by boat or helicopter. The journey was made to give Crown officials an insight…
UCT launches new trust to promote identity, culture & wellbeing
More than 100 people turned out in Raetihi last week for the launch of a new tribal social and cultural entity to preserve and promote the identity, culture and wellbeing of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki. Kaumātua, iwi and hapū representatives, community and business leaders, Crown representatives and hau kāinga heard representatives of Uenuku Charitable Trust…
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