Rāhui near Rakopi, Te Tai Tapu Westhaven Marine Reserve

Manawhenua ki Mohua, with the support of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui, Ngāti Rārua, and Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu, have placed a seven-day rāhui (traditional Māori restriction) on part of Te Tai Tapu Westhaven Marine Reserve near Rakopi, effective March 6, 2025, following a death in the area.

 The rāhui covers the area around the first bridge on Dry Road near the mouth of the Wairoa River in Westhaven. People are asked not to enter the water, fish, or collect food in this area until the rāhui is lifted on March 13, 2025. A pou rāhui (marker) with kawakawa has been placed to signify the restriction.

A map showing the approximate rāhui area is provided below.