We need to know ourselves better - our whakapapa, our history, where we live, what we can contribute, what we need and our aspirations for ourselves and us as a collective. Please find below some posts that help us make better connections with each other.
Waitangi Day stall holders expressions of interest
Vendors are invited to secure a stall at the Whakatū, Nelson Waitangi Day event to be held on Tuesday, 6 February 2024 from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Grovetown Lagoon Guided Tour and Free Sausage Sizzle
To support World Wetland Day, the community group known as Te Whānau Hou are inviting everyone on a guided tour of the lagoon and it’s facilities.
Wave and Tai Neke, Tai Ora funding applications open
Applications for both Wave 18 and Tai Neke, Tai Ora investment streams are open now and close on Wednesday, 14 February. Q&A sessions will be held online and around Te Waipounamu.
Te Aka Pūkenga Cadetships
Cadets will spend time across different organisations (council, Crown/Govt agencies, whānau, hapū and iwi) in Te Tauihu, gaining experience in multiple disciplines. There are opportunities for up to 3 cadets across Te Tauihu (Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough).
Sad news
It is with sadness we write we lost our dear cousin Nui Kupa nee MacDonald on 29th December 2023. Only two days
Starting the home ownership journey with Jordy and Josh
Meet Jordy Peipi (Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Josh Reece (Te Ātiawa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Rārua), a young couple from Blenheim, who started their journey towards home ownership earlier this year with the guidance of Ka Uruora Te Tauihu.
Kotahitanga mō te Taiao update
Annual Impact Report released The 2023 Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Annual Impact Report shares the results of a considerable amount of work
Our tari re-opens 8 January
Our offices are now closed and re-open on Monday January 8.
Toi Māori exhibition: expressions of interest
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū with Ko Te Pouaranga | iwi support is seeking a curator / artist / co-ordinator to develop a toi Māori exhibition at The Suter. The exhibition is scheduled for 14 June- 14 September 2025.
Free internet for whānau with school-aged children
The Ministry of Education has an initiative to provide free home internet to any household with a school-age child that doesn’t have a home internet connection.
Kaimahi graduation celebrated
Huge congratulations to Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua kaimahi James Kauri, who graduated Heke Toiora Whānau, Diploma in Social Work, from Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki.
Navigating the path to home ownership and financial freedom
Residing in Wairau, Kerri Rimene (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tawhirikura, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne ki Wairarapa) her partner, and their two children are making their dream of owning a home a reality through Ka Uruora.