Tarawera Pipeline Fact Sheet
Kai aku nui, kai aku rahi! Tēnā tātou i ngā tauwhirotanga o te wā.
Rotorua Lakes Council has informed us that work to complete the wastewater pipeline is set to recommence in the coming weeks.
This kaupapa is about protecting Lake Tarawera. Without action, our taonga is at risk of irreparable pollution. But, we all agree that this action cannot come at the detriment of our other lakes and whenua.
As an iwi we know we have diverse viewpoints on this infrastructure construction and it is deeply personal for some of our whānau. We support right for peaceful protest and our focus is keeping our whenua, wai and whānau safe, both during the construction and into the future.
We encourage everyone to read the information about the pipeline, how it will work, and the additional actions we have ensured Council take to protect our whenua and wai.
We have created a fact sheet that you can read here.
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority Board Elections - Nominations Open
The Tūhourangi Tribal Authority will be holding its rotation ballot election 22nd March 2025.
Those who wish to stand for one of the 3 trustee positions must send a request for nomination form to:
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
P.O. BOX 6161
WHAKAREWAREWA
ROTORUA
Email request to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
Txt 0272913002
Nominations open 14/02/2025 — 24/02/2025. Both Nominee and Nominator must be a verified registered TTA beneficiary prior to receipt of nomination form.
He karere: actions following Tarawera Sewerage Scheme Hui-ā-iwi
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
Kai nga ihi, kai ngā wehi, kai ngā whakamataku!
Kia mataara, kia ohiti hoki!
Ka tō te rā ki tua, ka hara mai te rā ki runga!
The proposed protest on the 28th October 2024 to Government House in Auckland, is NOT ENDORSED by Te Arawa, by Tūhourangi nor by the Rotokakahi Board of Control.
Having held our Hui-a-Iwi we are following the actions set out by our people to resolve this kaupapa in the best way to protect our roto, our whenua and our people.
This action, of a protest, was not discussed nor endorsed by our people. We have reached out to the individual organising this protest to ask them to consider the safety and wishes of our people.
E te whānau kia tūpato, kaore te iwi i whakaae kia haria tēnei amuamu ki wāhi kē, ki takiwā kē.
Kia whakatika tēnei kaupapa ki te kāinga!
Kairuruku Taiao: Environmental Coordinator
Kairuruku Taiao | Environmental Coordinator Position Available
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and making a difference? Tūhourangi Tribal Authority is seeking a dedicated Kairuruku Taiao for an 18-month fixed-term position based in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Position: Kairuruku Taiao | Enviromental Coordinator
Type: 20hrs weekly
Location: Rotorua, New Zealand
Application Deadline: Monday 30th September
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role:
You will support the Environmental Manager to implement Te Mana o Te
Wai in the system. This involves coordinating engagement with our 14
hapū to enable participation in freshwater and geothermal matters at a
local and regional level.
In this role, you will also be responsible for monitoring and responding to
resource consents and working with external contractors and
stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of the taiao workplan.
Click here to read the full Kairuruku Taiao position description.
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority respond to statement by Rotorua Lakes Council
Te hina o te marama, Te tihi o te maunga, Te mana o te motu.
Tēnei ka mōteatea ake ki te taniwha o Waikato, ōtirā ki te Kingi o te ao Māori, haere, whakangaro atu ki tua o Ake ake!
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority welcomes the decision from Rotorua Lakes Council, on Friday, announcing works on the Tarawera Sewerage Scheme will be paused to enable re-engagement with mana whenua, iwi, hapū and whānau.
We support the need for urgent sewerage infrastructure solutions at Lake Tarawera, however, it is critical that genuine concerns from mana whenua are heard. We are pleased that this will be able to happen through a new phase of engagement.
With the support of our paepae, we will be calling a hui a iwi.
This will be an opportunity for us to work through all of the existing information as an iwi and hear from various representatives. Details about this hui a iwi will be provided in the coming days.
Wai-o-tapu Iwi Day
Nau mai piri mai ki Wai-o-tapu!
Join us on Saturday 12 October, 12pm – 4pm for an open day at Wai-o-tapu alongside the 11 iwi of Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa. The day is about whakawhanaungatanga amongst our iwi, as well as getting a chance to walk around Wai-o-tapu and see its beauty.
Please register your interest by downloading and completing this form by Sunday 25 August 2024 and returning to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz. Or email Admin with the following information:
Full name
Email
Contact Number
Riding on the bus (Y/N)
Attending the whakatau (Y/N)
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION IN YOUR EMAIL.
There are limited numbers so don't delay and get in touch if you have any pātai.
Mauri ora!
Pou Whakahaere Taiao | Environmental Manager Position Available
Pou Whakahaere Taiao | Environmental Manager Position Available
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and making a difference? Tūhourangi Tribal Authority is seeking a dedicated Pou Whakahaere Taiao for an 18-month fixed-term position based in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Position: Pou Taiao | Enviromental Manager
Type: Full-time, 18 months fixed term
Location: Rotorua, New Zealand
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience
Application Deadline: Monday, 22nd July
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role:
As the Pou Whakahaere Taiao, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our strategic environmental outcomes and building the capacity of our hapū to make informed decisions on environmental matters.
Key responsibilities:
Providing advice on natural resources and whenua within the Tūhourangi rohe, focusing on environmental legislation and policy reforms, especially freshwater and geothermal issues.
Ensuring the delivery of our taiao workplan, including developing our freshwater and geothermal management plan (Ngā Tūpuna Wai o Tūhourangi) and working with hapū to develop their taiao position statements.
Building capacity and capability of our hapū to uphold kaitiakitanga.
Representing Tūhourangi in environmental forums and fostering collaboration and communication with hapū.
Leading process improvements of our taiao system and structure and promoting continuous improvement.
Reviewing and improving protocol relationships with central and local government.
Upholding Tūhourangi values and tikanga.
Mōu | About You:
We are looking for someone who:
Has a passion for environmental sustainability and making a difference.
Preferably has a background in environmental studies, policy and planning, freshwater, geothermal, or a related field.
Has experience engaging with multiple iwi, hapū, and marae.
Understands the challenges for iwi, hapū, and whānau in urban and rural planning and legislation.
Is knowledgeable about the local and regional government sectors and Te Tiriti principles.
Has knowledge of tikanga Māori and the perspectives of Māori.
Can work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
Is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Understands and respects iwi and hapū values and cultural practices.
Can navigate and influence governmental processes and regulations.
Location:
Based in Rotorua, with potential travel outside of Rotorua.
Application Process:
Submit your CV and cover letter to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz by Monday, 22nd July.
Join us in making a meaningful impact for our taiao and iwi. Apply now!
Rangatahi Insights for Tūhourangi Wānanga Development
He karere tēnei ki ngā uri whakaheke o Tūhourangi. E whakarite ana a Tūhourangi Tribal Authority kia whakarewa i ētehi wānanga rangatahi. Kua whakarite i tētehi uiuinga whānui e mōhio ai a Tūhourangi Tribal Authority ki ngā whakaaro o te hunga rangatahi. Tēnā, whakakīia te uiuinga whānui e pai ai tā mātou kohi whakaaro.
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority are preparing to facilitate wānanga for our rangatahi. Your feedback will help us to make improvements and shape our strategy, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
To submit your whakaaro, please click here.
Ngā mihi,
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority Annual General Meeting 2024
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 4 May 2024, from 11am - Ipm at Te Paparere-a-Ratorua (Hinemihi)
Marae, Ngapuna, Rotorua.
AGENDA:
Karakia
Previous Minutes
Audited Accounts
Appointment of Auditor
Chairman Report
Uperational Report
General Buisness
RSVP:
A light lunch will be served after the AGM. To assist with catering, please indicate if you will be attending by sending a text or email below and using the reference ‘AGM’.
Hard copies of the Annual Report will be available at the AGM. Otherwise you can download a copy here.
RSVP by Tuesday 30 April by contacting Admin on 027 291 3002 or admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz.
He Aitua! Anaru Rangiheuea
He Aitua, He Aitua!
E taka ka taka
Taka ka taka, ka taka te moitoi
E kapo ki te whetu
E kapo ki te marama
E kapo ki te ata, Raukawa e moe
Kimihia rangahaua kei whea koutou kua ngaro nei
E kai Paerau,kai te huinga o te Kahurangi ka oti atu e koutou e
Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a tane
Kua pania te Rangatira o te whanau Rangiheuea
ki te kokowai o Hinenui o te po.
Kia tiiwhaia te whakamahana tapu kia hoea e Koro ki nga ringa o o tatou tupuna
Haere rā tā mātou koroua.
He uri o Tūhourangi Ngāti Wahiao, Ngāti Awa(Pahipoto Warahoe),
Ngāti Tarāwhai me Ngāti Manawa. Born at his whanau homestead, Otamaoa, Te Teko 25 August 1935. Passed away surrounded by his whanau in Rotorua 10 January 2024. Devoted husband of the late June Kaihau Skipwith and loving father to his 10 children and koro to his numerous mokopuna.
Tangihanga Details:
Anaru will arrive at Te Pakira Marae, Whakarewarewa at 8am Thursday 11 January 2024, followed by manuhiri whakaeke times of 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. These timings will be the same for Friday 12 January 2024 and Saturday 13 January 2024.
The nehu’s final service will be 11am Sunday 14th January 2025 at Te Pakira Marae, followed by burial At Te Anga Tokiniho, 12 Spencer Road, Lake Tarawera. After Burial the hakari will be at Te Rau Aroha, Whakarewarewa.
He Aitua! Ngamoni Huata
NGĀMONI TE ARIKI HIPIRINI HUATA nee (KATENE/RAPONI) “MONCHIE”
30 o Akuhata 1946 - 1 o Hanuere 2024
“Mauiui ana rā taku peu
Hikitia mai rā kia tū tārewa
Ki te rangi piki atu
Whakahekeheke iho
Aue hikitia, aue hapainga
Aue kei mate e
Aue kua tata nei au
Ki tōku tauranga
Kua tae tonu au ki te mutunga
E hoki ai au ki te whakataa
E tau ai taku moe
E tau ai taku moe!”
Nō te pō tuatahi o Hanuere 2024
I tōna anō kainga, i oti ai te hā tuamātangi o Ngamoni Huata nee (Katene/Raponi) aka Nana Monchie.
He uri nō ngā iwi o Ngāti Whare, Te Whakatohea, Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Rangiteaorere me Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao,
Te tamāhine a Ngairo Katene (kua mate) rāua ko Whariki Waitohi (kua mate). Te hoa rangatira a Hemi Huata (kua mate), te Māmā o a rāua tamariki tokowha, a Ringahora Heeni Ngakai Ybel, Maku i te rangi Hoana & Willie Ropez, Hemi Tūhoe Akutina Pirini Te Raihi & Mereana Roimata Huata, rātou ko Hemi Pareiha Pītiti Te Okanga Kahutapere & Janine Brown. Te Kuia ki āna mokopuna, Mildred (Milly girl), The twins Jaylene & Laurelle, Tiahuia (Tii), Heke-Turoa Panache (Pee dawg), Te Waiarama (Pipi), Wi Te Tau (Nunus), Ruiha (Lulu bells), Te Waerea Maiaorere (Jelly bean), Te Rangiamio (Boboys) & puku son me te Nana ki te tini me te mano.
It is with broken hearts we inform you of the passing of our Nan, Ngamoni “Monchie” Huata who passed away peacefully last night at her kainga surrounded by her tamariki and mokopuna,
A descendant of Ngāti Whare, Te Whakatohea, Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Rangiteaorere and Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao,
The daughter of Ngairo Katene (deceased) and Whariki Waitohi (deceased). Wife of the late Hemi Huata and Mother to their four children, Ringahora Heeni Ngakai Ybel, Maku i te rangi Hoana & Willie Ropez, Hemi Tūhoe Akutina Pirini Te Raihi & Mereana Roimata Huata and Hemi Pareiha Pītiti Te Okanga Kahutapere & Janine Brown. Treasured and Gangster Grandmother to all her mokopuna, Mildred (Milly girl), The twins Jaylene & Laurelle, Tiahuia (Tii), Heke-Turoa Panache (Pee dawg), Te Waiarama (Pipi), Wi Te Tau (Nunus), Ruiha (Lulu bells), Te Waerea Maiaorere (Jelly bean), Te Rangiamio (Boboys) & puku son and Nana to everyone.
Our Nan will spend tonight Tuesday 2nd at home. We ask to allow this time for the immediate whānau only before she is given to her people of Tūhourangi/Ngāti Wāhiao.
Wednesday 3rd, Nan and the whānau will arrive at Te Pākira Marae, Whakarewarewa at (time tbc)
Thursday 4th, Pō Poroporoaki
Rā uhunga will be Friday 5th January 11am
Ope times at Te Pākira, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Kawea mai ko te rau aroha me ngā rau maharatanga ki tō tātau Kura Kāmehameha
Kua oti te pātuki o tō manawa, Nan
Kua ea te rere o tō poi, Maaate
E te Manawataki o te Poi
E rērere atu koe i ngā rangi
Hoka atu tō haere ki a nunui mā, ki a roroa mā
Ki a rātou mā e tatari ana ki a koe
Waiho mai mātou āu tamariki mokopuna ki muri nei kia kōrerohia tonuhia tō pakiwaitara,
E rere e hika e
“Cheeer boy”
E te Kura Taiea o Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao,
E tau rā te pātuki o tō Poi ki te moe tē whakaarahia
Nā mātou ngā uri a Te Monch
PRESS RELEASE: Call to Action from Tūhourangi: Regarding the Threat of Golden Clams on Our Lakes
Call to Action from Tūhourangi: Regarding the Threat of Golden Clams on Our Lakes
Rotorua Geothermal System Review
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) are currently undertaking a review of all geothermal provisions relating to the Rotorua Geothermal System.
We want to ensure that you are aware of this process, to advise you of the planned Tūhourangi Tribal Authority response, and to offer support to Hapū in engaging with this process.
All policies relating to the Rotorua Geothermal System currently sit within the Rotorua Geothermal Plan and the Regional Natural Resources Plan. This review will include and combine all geothermal provisions into the RNRP. It will also:
Review and monitor effectiveness of current planning provisions
Review the Councils' understanding of geothermal
Identify community values
Develop system management plans
Weigh up different management options and their costs and benefits
The Rotorua Geothermal System Management Plan (SMP) which details the proposed changes has been released, and BOPRC are receiving feedback until 8 December 2023. The feedback will then be considered by a joint panel of Councilors and haukāinga representatives before the SMP is adopted by Council in 2024.
The haukāinga rōpū relates to the three pā under Te Ahi Kaa Roa, including Whakarewarewa and Ngāpuna. Our own Corey Ruha has been involved in the review process as part of this arrangement.
It is important that we are part of informing these policies as they directly relate to our Geothermal taonga, to ensure they give effect to customary interests in the first instance. As such, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority are drafting feedback to the proposed changes which will be circulated for feedback from Hapū and uri by Monday 27 November before it is submitted. This submission seeks to support and compliment the values and aspirations that have already been shared by our haukāinga rōpū throughout the review process.
We would also like to offer support to Hapū in providing their own feedback if they wish to do so. A submission template, as well as our draft and final submission will be provided. If you would like further support from TTA we strongly encourage you to get in touch to discuss what this may look like.
Further information
BOPRC Geothermal Plan Change and feedback process: https://www.boprc.govt.nz/environment/geothermal
Draft consultation document: https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A4458886/content
Ngā Wai Ariki o Rotorua He Kohikohinga: https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3907905/content
Te Tūhura Nui - register now
We've heard you e te iwi, the upcoming 'Tūhura Nui - Amazing Race' on Saturday 2 December is now open to our taiohi 5-16yrs.
Register by Sunday 26 November if you want your team name printed on the official merch: register here.
More information will be added to the event page on Facebook, so make sure you're following along there and keeping an eye out on the stories for hints and kura huna
📍 Te Pūtake o Tawa
📅 Saturday 2 Decemer
⏰ 8:30am Registration and Briefing
If you have any pātai please comment, DM, or email annie@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
Tūhourangi Whare: Reawakening
Nau mai e te iwi, Tūhourangi ki Ōtūkawa invites their wider Tūhourangi whānau to the reawakening of the ancestral house, Tūhourangi, on 28 October, 2023.
Ngā Whakaritenga:
4:30am Tā i te kawa, Ngā mihimihi
6:30am Parakuihi, Breakfast
9:00am Pōhiri, Official Opening, Games and entertainment
1:00pm Hākari
Location: Tūhourangi Marae, 1443c Te Puke Highway
Please confirm attendance by Friday 20 October
Email: tuhourangikiotukawa@gmail.com
Tūhourangi Awards 2023
E te iwi, tēnā tauti mai ki te pō whakanui o Tūhourangi! Tūhourangi Tribal Authority presents the Tūhourangi Awards, on Saturday 2nd December 2023.
The Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge Tūhourangi tangata, kaupapa and pakihi who uplift, positively contribute, enhance and embody Tūhourangitanga in the mahi they do and in who they are.
Nominations are now open! Please read further for more information and nominate your whānau and share the word.
Categories
Taiao (Environment)
Tuakiri (Cultural)
Tangata (People)
Tahua (Economic)
Criteria
General eligibility criteria for all categories are:
Nominees must be registered with Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
Nominators must be registered with Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
All nominations must be in by 5pm Sunday 8th October
Nominations
Click here to make an online nomination
**Nominations close Sunday 8th October at 5pm**
More about the event
The Tūhourangi Awards evening will be held at the Pōhutu Conference Center, Rydges Hotel, Whakarewarewa
Formal attire
Tickets cost $54 pp
Contact admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz for queries or payment plan options
TARIT: Job Vacancy
Te Arawa Iwi River Trust (TARIT) are looking for a Project Administrator to ensure the smooth running of their project activities, including supporting the project kaimahi with administrative tasks.
Position: Project Administrator
Contract: Fixed-term, September 2023-May 2025 (~30hrs/week)
The Project Administrator is responsible for the following:
• Support the Pou Mātauranga Wai Māori with all administrative tasks
• Co-ordinate project activities and operations efficiently
• Adherence to company policies
• Manage the diary and agenda, travel arrangements for the project team
• Track equipment and order project supplies
• Invoice input into Xero for signoff
• Prepare presentations
• Record meeting minutes
• Promote process improvements.
• Support the TARIT administrator as required
Skills required for the role:
• Taiao Project Administration
• Highly detail-oriented
• Extremely organised, reliable and effective communicator (written and oral)
• Resourceful problem-solver
• Strong relationship builder
• Process and deadline oriented
• An understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori
• Business Administration qualification (desired)
• Experience using Xero and other business-related software
If you'd like to be part of a small but innovative team, then please send your CV and cover letter to admin@tarit.co.nz
Applications close 12.00pm Friday 8th September, 2023.
Legend of the Peaks 2023: Tūhourangi Discount Code
Based in the Whakarewarewa ngahere, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for tamariki, to the pinnacle event the New Zealand Forest Marathon covering 42kms of off-road and trail running.
Tūhourangi uri have been given a discount code for any of our whānau looking to enter and take part in this event. Whether its to compete or to be on the whenua with whānau, enter this code at the checkout: "LEGENDWHANAU23"
Ki hea: Waipa MTB Park, Rotorua
Ā hea: 10-11 November 2023
Discount code: LEGENDWHANAU23
Kia kakama e te iwi!! Click the link to enter and to find out more information about this event.
Mana Whenua Academy
Building on the foundation and mahi of establishing a hub - including space for Tūhourangi-owned pakihi - in 2020, unveiling Pou Whenua in 2021, the marae for our Tūhourangi Whānau Day in 2022, Te Pūtake o Tawa is now the hub for our Mana Whenua Academy for 2023.
The Mana Whenua Academy is a kaupapa to strengthen Tūhourangi connections to our own whenua, with the use of mountain bikes.
The inaugural Mana Whenua Academy cohort had their first wānanga yesterday and will continue to meet regularly through September, October and November. This has been with the support of multiple Tūhourangi-owned businesses, Rotorua community collaborations and whānau expertise who have come together to bring a long-awaited vision to life.
Rangitihi Pene sharing whakapapa and historical kōrero about the area
There are over 160km of trails in the forest that shelters Tūhourangi and Ngāti Whakaue whenua, which entice and welcome thousands of manuhiri each month from Rotorua, across Aotearoa and around the world to ride and experience them. The Mana Whenua Academy looks to develop a pathway for more and more of the people enjoying the ngahere and tracks can trace their whakapapa to the whenua and feel comfortable out there.
If you’d like to learn more about the Mana Whenua or to support, please contact hana@tuhourangi.iwi.nz.