Great prizes to be won

Date: 31st August
Venue: Crowded Houses
Start Time: 6 pm
Cost: $20 (4 cards)
Tickets: Contact MARCIA TAIAWA 027 906 0281

Te Ara o Te Ata Weekly Project Update 7 August 2026

The MacDiarmid Institute’s annual all-expenses paid DiscoveryCamp will run between 18th and 22nd January 2027 and will be held at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury.

The four-day, all-expenses-paid residential programme gives current Year 12 and Year 13 students the opportunity to learn about nanoscience through lectures and lab experience with MacDiarmid Institute investigators, as well as giving them a chance to experience University life for a few days. MacDiarmid Institute DiscoveryCamp - Te Tohu Huraina - is designed specifically for Māori and Pacific Island students in their final years of high school; the programme's aim is to enhance the students' science knowledge, inspire a love of discovery and help them carve out a career in science. Each summer we also offer DiscoveryCamp alumni the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience and knowledge in our MacDiarmid Institute labs.

Places are strictly limited and strongly contested

For more information and to apply head over to: https://www.macdiarmid.ac.nz/news-and-events/events/discoverycamp-2027/

Contact us: macdiarmidnano-discoverycamp@vuw.ac.nz

TARANAKI MAORI TRUST BOARD

Legacy Celebration

Friday 21 August, 5:30 pm

The Devon Hotel, Ngamotu

Ticket sales available online

$50.00 (+ GST and booking fees)

Protecting Te Taiao within the Mt Messenger Pest Management Area

He taonga te taiao, he taonga ngā uri whakatipu.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Biodiversity & Pest Management Project Manager to join the Pest Management Area (PMA) Operations Leadership Team and help deliver landscape-scale pest management outcomes across the Mt Messenger area in northern Taranaki.

This is a unique opportunity for a Ngāti Tama uri, or someone committed to supporting the aspirations of Ngāti Tama, to contribute to the protection and restoration of indigenous biodiversity within an area of significant cultural and environmental importance.

About the Role

Working as part of the PMA Operations Leadership Team, you will help fulfil the pest management objectives across land included within the Mt Messenger Pest Management Area.

Initially employed through the Mt Messenger Alliance, this full-time role will transition to a commercial entity reporting directly to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

The position combines strategic planning, project management, biodiversity monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and field operations. You will play a key role in ensuring effective, high-intensity pest control programmes that protect native species and ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate monitoring programmes to assess pest control effectiveness and operational performance.
• Procure and manage permits, licences, approvals, and authorities required for programme delivery.
• Identify biodiversity hotspots and prioritise areas for pest management intervention.
• Organise and participate in biodiversity outcome monitoring and reporting.
• Investigate and trial innovative pest management techniques and technologies.
• Act as Project Manager for the 1080 programme of work.
• Liaise with the Department of Conservation (DOC), landowners, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of effective landscape-scale pest management programmes.
• Contribute to programme planning, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake both field-based and office-based work as required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in biodiversity management, pest management, conservation, or environmental project delivery.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of New Zealand's indigenous ecosystems and biosecurity challenges.
• Experience working with contractors, agencies, iwi, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why This Role Matters

This position contributes directly to the protection of native species, ngahere, waterways, and ecosystems within the rohe of Ngāti Tama. The successful applicant will help advance pest management outcomes that support the long-term health of the environment and future generations.

We strongly encourage applications from Ngāti Tama uri and others who value kaitiakitanga, environmental restoration, and community partnership.

Location

The project is based in Taranaki, and the successful applicant must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the region.

Join Us

This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious programme that combines biodiversity protection, innovation, and partnership to create lasting environmental outcomes for Taranaki and future generations.

Ngā mihi | Kind regards

Déirdre Nagle

PMA Project Manager
+64 21 223 4696
MTMA Alliance
E  Deirdre.Nagle@mtma.co.nz

E te whānau o Ngāti Tama,

We know that the use of aerial 1080 can raise concerns, particularly about its potential impact on our native birds. While native bird deaths from aerial 1080 operations are rare, they can occur. Some species are known to be more susceptible than others, including takahē, whio, and kea. These species are not found in Parininihi.

Over the past 20 years, the Department of Conservation (DOC), iwi, and conservation organisations have undertaken extensive monitoring of native wildlife before and after 1080 operations. The overwhelming evidence shows that, despite some risks, aerial 1080 is one of the most effective tools available for reducing predator numbers and helping native bird populations recover and thrive.

What the evidence tells us

Kiwi survival improves dramatically with predator control

Without predator control, only around 5% of North Island brown kiwi chicks survive long enough to reach breeding age. When effective predator control is in place, including the use of 1080, survival can increase to approximately 60%, giving kiwi populations a much greater chance of recovery.

Long-term monitoring shows bird populations increase

Numerous monitoring programmes around Aotearoa have demonstrated significant gains in native bird numbers following aerial 1080 operations. Research consistently shows that reducing predators such as rats, stoats, and possums leads to improved nesting success and higher survival rates for native species.

The kea example highlights the trade-offs

DOC scientists monitored 222 kea during 19 aerial 1080 operations between 2008 and 2016. While some kea deaths occurred due to 1080 poisoning, the monitoring also found that predator control dramatically improved breeding success.

With well-timed predator control, around 70% of kea nests successfully produce at least one chick. Without predator control, around 60% of nests fail, and during stoat plague years more than 90% can fail. The evidence indicates that without predator control, kea populations would continue to decline.

Robins and rifleman benefit from predator reduction

Monitoring of native bird populations has shown significant improvements in breeding success following 1080 treatment. In one study:

• Robin (Tītipounamu/Toutouwai) nesting success was nine times higher in areas treated with 1080 compared with untreated areas.
• Rifleman (Tītipounamu) nesting success was three times higher in treated areas.

No monitored robins or rifleman died from 1080 during these studies.

What this means for Parininihi

At Parininihi, our goal is to protect and enhance the ngahere and the native species that depend on it. The greatest threat to many of our taonga species is not 1080 itself, but the ongoing impact of introduced predators such as rats, stoats, and possums.

While acknowledging that aerial 1080 is not without risk, the evidence gathered over decades of monitoring shows that predator control delivers significant conservation benefits and increases the chances of long-term survival for many native bird species.

As kaitiaki of Parininihi, we are committed to making informed decisions based on science, monitoring, and mātauranga, with the protection of our taonga species at the forefront.

Summary Facts

Native bird deaths from aerial 1080 are rare, but do happen. Some species in particular are more susceptible than others, including takahe, whio and kea (none of which are in Parininihi). However, huge amounts of monitoring have been undertaken by DOC (and other conservations organisations) over the past 20 years, and all the evidence shows that aerial 1080 helps our bird populations increase.

Some Facts

1. Only 5% of North Island brown kiwi chicks make it to breeding age without predator control. With effective predator control, which includes the use of 1080, 60% of the chicks can survive to breeding age when they are better able to fight off predators. (DOC)
2. Bird monitoring in Landsborough valley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrAU1fACBqY&t=91s
3. DOC scientists have monitored kea after 1080 operations for a number of years. 222 birds were monitored during 19 aerial 1080 operations between 2008 and 2016, and 24 died from 1080 poisoning. This has allowed DOC and Iwi to weigh up benefits of pest control with the risk that 1080 will kill some birds. Overall, monitoring shows that when predators are controlled with well-timed aerial 1080 treatment and/or traps, about 70% of kea nests are successful, ie produce at least one chick. Without pest control, typically about 60% of kea nests fail – mostly due to being preyed on by stoats or possums, and in some areas, feral cats. But, nest failure climbs to more than 90% in a stoat plague, the year after beech or rimu forest seeding. Only about 10% of nests are successful in these years. Without pest control kea will continue to decline. https://thespinoff.co.nz/science/21-08-2019/how-many-kea-deaths-by-1080-is-too-many
4. Bird monitoring results during 1080 operations: https://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/national-predator-control-programme/monitoring-results-for-native-species/robin-toutouwai/. Robin nesting success was 9 times higher in an area treated with 1080 compared with an untreated area (no monitored birds died from 1080). Rifleman nesting success was three times higher in the 1080 treatment area compared to an untreated area (no monitored birds died from 1080).

Download the Pest Management Factsheet

Ngā mihi,

Ngāti Tama Taiao Team

Parininihi Protected Management Area (PMA)

Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Ngāti Tama,

We would like to provide an update regarding the current situation with avian influenza (bird flu) and what it means for our Protected Management Area (PMA).

Protecting the health of our taonga species, wildlife, and the wider environment remains a priority. While the risk to the general public remains low, avian influenza can have serious impacts on wild bird populations and domestic poultry. Early reporting and vigilant monitoring are important tools in helping prevent the spread of disease.

What is Avian Influenza?

Avian influenza is a disease that primarily affects birds. It can spread between wild birds and domestic poultry and, in rare circumstances, may infect other animals. Signs of illness in birds can include:

• Sudden death
• Lack of energy or unusual behaviour
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling around the head, neck, or eyes
• Loss of coordination

What Does This Mean for the PMA?

We ask all uri, whānau, and visitors accessing the PMA to:

• Avoid handling sick, injured, or dead birds.
• Keep dogs under control and away from bird carcasses.
• Follow any access restrictions or biosecurity requirements that may be put in place.
• Clean footwear, equipment, and vehicles when moving between sites.
• Report any unusual numbers of sick or dead birds observed within the PMA.

Reporting Concerns

If you encounter sick or dead birds within the PMA, please:

1. Do not touch or move the birds.
2. Note the location and, if safe to do so, take a photograph.
3. Report the sighting promptly to the appropriate authorities and notify the PMA management team. Contact the PMA Team by emailing deirdre.nagle@mtma.co.nz with photos if available and the location.

Working Together

Kaitiakitanga is at the heart of how we care for our whenua, wai, and taonga species. By remaining vigilant and following biosecurity advice, we can help protect the ecological and cultural values of the PMA for current and future generations. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Helpful Documents

How to Report Bird Flu

Bird Flu Info Poster

Ngā mihi nui,

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama & the PMA Team

Kia ora e te iwi,

Ngāti Tama Contractors - there are great opportunities available on the Te Ara o Te Ata (Mt Messenger By-Pass) Project for your consideration!

Calling for expressions of interest for upcoming mahi:

• Grinding Vegetation (slash) and trees, including stumps into mulch
• Cartage (30 - 40m³ trucks) of mulch
• Vehicle access track maintenance (including culvert cleaning, drain maintenance and track re-conditioning)
• Concrete placing

Contact brendon.crawford@mtma.co.nz to find out more information

Tēnā koutou katoa,

HPAI H5N1 Bird flu resources and the most up-to-date communications to keep iwi and whānau informed

1. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has contracted Te Tira Whakamātaki (Mātaki: The Māori Biosecurity network) to develop and deliver Māori-focused communications about HPAI H5N1 Bird flu. As part of this work, Te Tira Whakamātaki has created an HPAI Information and reporting webpage, which brings together key information and reporting guidance in one place. we’ve included the link here for easy access: Mātaki HPAI (Bird Flu) Reporter – Te Tira Whakāmataki.
2. The latest attached guide HPAI H5N1 Guide for Māori communities, published by Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and shared by Te Tira Whakamātaki. The guide has been prepared for Māori communities so that we can understand what HPAI is, what it may mean for our taonga species, and what we can do now to be ready.
3. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) latest bird flu update is available here: Biosecurity New Zealand bird flu update – 19 July 2026 | NZ Government.

Download the guide booklet below.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama wishes to congratulate the following uri, who are recipients of the 2026 Ngāti Tama Scholarships. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama received a strong number of applications and extends its best wishes to all uri currently undertaking study. We also encourage eligible uri to apply in the 2027 scholarship round.

The Pivot Award – Premier Research-in-Action Award, a unique collaboration between the Bashford-Nicholls Trust and Massey University, is now accepting applications for its 2027 funding allocations. The fund supports the application of research, or research translation, projects that deliver impact in the region to help Taranaki communities, the agriculture sector and the environment thrive.

We are seeking innovative, collaborative proposals that realise the potential of the agriculture, horticulture, or veterinary sectors. A maximum of three projects will each receive funding of up to $35,000, aimed at supporting initiatives that make a real difference on the ground.

Whether you're working in agriculture, horticulture, animal and vet contexts, food industry, catchment-related work, regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, environmental projects related to rural land-use or with rural communities and their needs - this is your chance to bring your ideas to life...

To help find out if your idea is 'fit for fund' or to kickstart a partnership, join us for a Pivot Award Connections Workshop on Wed 15 July in either New Plymouth (10:00am-12:00pm) or Hāwera (1:30pm-3:30pm) — a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the Massey team, explore ideas, and spark collaborations.

If you would like to attend any of the workshops, please RSVP to Haifa Albostami: h.albostami@massey.ac.nz

For enquiries about connections in the region, please contact:

Eve Kawana-Brown: e.kawana-brown@massey.ac.nz

or Haifa Albostami: h.albostami@massey.ac.nz

Applications close September 10 – don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow something great for Taranaki!

Are you passionate about conservation, enjoy working outdoors, and want to play a key role in protecting New Zealand’s unique environment?

We’re looking for a motivated PMA Field Worker to join our Pest Management Area (PMA) team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to making a positive environmental impact.

✅ Install, maintain and service pest traps and bait stations
✅ Monitor pest activity using tracking tunnels, wax tags and cameras
✅ Deploy and monitor vertebrate toxic agents (VTAs)
✅ Lead field projects and support pest management operations
✅ Maintain equipment, vehicles, field huts and operational resources
✅ Record and manage pest management data accurately and securely
✅ Assist with training staff, contractors and Ngāti Tama personnel in pest management field skills
✅ Build positive relationships with landowners, contractors, partners and stakeholders
✅ Contribute innovative ideas to improve operations and outcomes
✅ Champion health, safety and biosecurity best practices

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse landscapes, contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes, and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference for biodiversity and ecosystem health.

If you're self-motivated, physically fit, safety-conscious, and ready to take on a rewarding field-based role, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a supportive team where your skills, ideas and commitment will help protect our environment for future generations.

Apply now or contact us for more information – Deirdre.Nagle@mtma.co.nz

Do you enjoy working outdoors, have strong organisational skills, and want to make a real difference in pest management and environmental protection?

We’re looking for a PMA Field Worker & Administration team member to support both field operations and administration within our Pest Management Area (PMA) programme.

✅ Install, service and monitor pest traps and bait stations
✅ Collect and manage field data using ArcGIS and other digital tools
✅ Assist with operational planning, reporting and documentation
✅ Conduct pest monitoring using tracking tunnels, cameras and wax tags
✅ Support health and safety compliance and biosecurity requirements
✅ Work as part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and innovation

This is a varied role that combines hands-on fieldwork with office-based administration. You'll work closely with the PMA team, contribute to important environmental outcomes, and have opportunities to develop your skills, including training in ArcGIS and pest management operations.

If you're motivated, detail-oriented, comfortable working outdoors, and passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Apply now or contact us for more information – Deirdre.Nagle@mtma.co.nz

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Maru and Ngāti Tama (change and use your respective iwi first)  warmly invite you to join us for our Puanga Celebration 2026. This is a time to come together to reflect on the year that has been, honour and remember those who have passed, and share kōrero that strengthens our connections. It is also an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the significance of Puanga Kairau in Taranaki, as we collectively welcome the Māori New Year in a spirit of remembrance, renewal, and unity.

Venue: Pukearuhe Marae, 6 Waikaramarama Road

When: Thursday 9 July – Friday 10 July

We would love for you to be part of this special occasion as we gather in remembrance and look ahead to the year to come, together as whānau.

Due to limited accommodation capacity at the marae, space is available for up to 30 people. We kindly ask that these spaces be prioritised for whānau travelling from outside of Taranaki.

Register Here

Te Ara o Te Ata: Weekly Project Update 25 June 2026

Date: Sat 1st August 10 am– 2 pm

Topics: Whenua, Papatūānuku, Ranganui, Tangaroa Ki Tai

Venue: Pukearuhe Marae

RSVP for catering requirements to office@ngatitama.iwi.nz by 24 July 2026

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

This is a permanent, part-time role (16 hours per week) for someone passionate about connecting tamariki, rangatahi and whānau with the arts through Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori.

Te Ara o Te Ata: Weekly Project Update 22 May 2026

The application period will end at 5pm on the 29th of April.

We welcome uri pursuing:

• Undergraduate Studies
• Post Graduate Studes
• Trades Training
• Apprenticeships

Please tick that you are registered with us. You will need to contact tamaregister@gmail.com for your registration number.

Other Requirements:

Proof of Bank Account

Academic Transcript

Letter of Acceptance

Registration Number

Are you passionate about protecting our taiao and want to support the pest management team in Parininihi? We invite whānau to join Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project with Ngāti Tama.6

Expression of Interest 2025

Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) Training & Vessel Compliance Opportunity

Expressions of Interest opens Friday 21st Nov - Closes Friday 5th of Dec 2025

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama is holding an annual general meeting (AGM) on 6 December 2025, commencing at 10am and will be held at Pukearuhe Marae, 6 Waikaramarama Road, Pukearuhe. All members are invited to attend.

The voting period for the 2025 Trustee election and 2 Special Resolutions is now open. Voter packs with information on the candidates and an information sheet outlining why the resolutions have been proposed, will be emailed or posted to all adult members from 3 November 2025. For more information, click the link below.

Document Archives

Stories include:

Taranaki Tū Mai Kākahu

Roadshow Wānanga

Koroneihana

This role is designed to enable the conditions for the teams on Te Ara o Te Ata to thrive whilst performing work successfully, without harm to people or the communities and environments in which they work.

Stories include:

Meet the Māori Candidates

Kitt Kara O'Carroll-Leota - Youth Worker

Pariokariwa Reef

Tū Mai registrations

Website updates

Rodney Baker, uri of Te Kapinga and Te Araroa McClutchie, serves as the Ngāti Tama representative on the Te Ara o Te Ara Project Alliance Board. His career reflects his commitment to hands-on industry leadership and Māori community advancement.

Jennifer received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognises Alumni who have achieved remarkable success and contributed to their community, including her work as a trustee.

A few weeks ago, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama kaimahi met with students from Waitara High to talk about the ongoing scholarship opportunities this year. Among them was Shiloh Beggs. We contacted her after our visit to celebrate the path she is striving towards.

Last Monday, Ngāti Tama iwi members made the trip to witness the most recent milestone in the Te Ara o Te Ata project. Many of our whānau vary from Machine Operators, Pest Management, Environmental, Tunnelling, Administration, and Tāngata Tiaki.

Notice is hereby given to all members that the Annual General Meeting of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama will be held on:

SATURDAY, 09 NOVEMBER 2024
10.00 AM, AT KNOX CHURCH WAITARA

This meeting is to discuss and approve the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama Trust Deed being ratified for the purposes of meeting the requirements for recognition of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama as a Mandated Iwi Organisation under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.

Please note: Votes must be received in person or by postal ballot. No electronic/online voting is available.

Postal votes will be sent to registered adult members of Ngāti Tama. Voting papers must be received by post no later than Thursday, 7 November 2024, or voting in person at the AGM.

For more information:

• Please view the links below for the relevant documentation.
  • Proposed Deed of Variations of Declaration of Trust
  • TRoNT Trust Deed - Summary of Key Changes
  • TRONT Trust Deed - Compare Document
  • Mandated Iwi Organisation (MIO) Information Sheet
• A copy of the above documentation is also available to view in person at our office - 62 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block.
• An information session will be held to provide details about Mandated Iwi Organisation and address any questions. Time and venue will be announced on our website and Facebook page.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact office@ngatitama.iwi.nz.

Tama Manawanui, Tama Manawaroa

Ngāti Tama, culturally strong, socially cohesive and economically sustainable

This strategy was developed through an online wānanga process in March 2022 with Ngāti Tama uri.

The strategy provides a framework from which the Rūnanga can support Ngāti Tama uri to move forward collectively and create an enduring legacy for generations of Ngāti Tama to come. The Strategy is titled Tama Manawanui, Tama Manawaroa.

Nau mai rā e te iwi kia whakarongo atu ki te tangi mai a te kō kōkako - let us come together to hear about our strategic direction - Tama Manawanui, Tama Manawaroa.

The Rūnanga are hosting two (2) presentations for Ngā uri o Ngāti Tama (members) on the Strategic Plan, including a kuia kaumātua lunch.

Dates:

WEDNESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER FROM 7PM - 8:30PM

OR;

SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER FROM 7PM - 8:30PM

Kaumātua Kuia Lunch Presentation

WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 12:30 - 1:30PM

REGISTER HERE

I declare the result for the 2022 trustee election for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama Trust, conducted by internet, postal and ballot box voting at the AGM, that closed on Saturday 10 December 2022. I confirm that the official result was determined after the scrutiny of the roll was completed, the validity of all votes was determined, and all valid votes were counted.

To view the results please use the link below.

August 8, 2022

The enforcement by NZ Police of a trespass order against a small number of unlawful protestors from Mt Messenger has been supported by Ngāti Tama.

“The protest group is led by a handful of people who do not recognise Ngāti Tama’s manawhenua rights and interests in our rohe” says Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama Chair Conrad O’Carroll.

“They claim to be an iwi, but no other iwi recognises them.”

“The entire roading project is taking place in Ngāti Tama’s rohe, and we are partners with Waka Kotahi in its design and delivery.  Locals know the current road’s unsafe to travel on at times, particularly when slips close one or both lanes. Through our partnership, we have already secured significant benefits for the taiao (environment) of northern Taranaki, and for the people of Ngāti Tama. That’s hugely important for us.”

The return of tūpuna land was celebrated on 8 August 2022 at Pukearuhe Marae by over hundred people from Ngāti Tama and Waka Kotahi.

The 120-hectare coastal property at Gilbert Road, at the end of Pukearuhe Road is part of agreements with Waka Kotahi for Te Ara o Te Ata: Mt Messenger Bypass. It has been exchanged for 20 hectares of Treaty Settlement land needed for the project.

The land, now renamed as Ngarautika, has great significance for Ngāti Tama with wāhi tapu, pā sites and wai tapu. It is where Poutama Whiria, the adze of Tokomaru Waka was rediscovered in 1923.

May 22nd - 23rd 2022

Our agreement with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport gives Ngāti Tama members and its associates, priority to tender for contracts. Te rūnanga is keen for you to consider what a Ngāti Tama business is and what determines an associate entity to Ngāti Tama.

We’re hosting two sessions online for Ngāti Tama members. Come along, for links to the sessions, contact ngatitamacontact@gmail.com

Selection of Rōpu Tiaki members

The Kaunihera Kaumatua and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama are considering nominations and selecting members for the new Rōpu Tiaki. This group is tasked with being expert advisors on mahi-a-wairua, mainly for Te Ara o Te Ata project and other mahi determined by te Rūnanga.

A Taranaki group denied tangata whenua status by the courts in relation to the Mt Messenger bypass has been sidelined again in a separate fight over the repair of a gas pipeline.

The first meeting was held of the Steering Group for the new Pest Management Programme covering 3,650ha in the Parininihi and adjacent land administered by DoC. The Steering Group is made up of representatives from Ngāti Tama, Waka Kotahi and DoC.

Tonight’s karakia will be performed by Ngāti Tama.

Ka rere te puru o Poutama. Ka rangona e ngā hau o Taranaki

Results of the iwi vote that could affect the future of the proposed $200 million Mt Messenger bypass should be known by the end of the week.

The path to finding a way around Mt Messenger has been as long and winding as the road itself.

Now one iwi holds the key to the $200 million bypass project that would see State Highway 3 go around the north Taranaki mountain rather than over it.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama Chairperson Paul Silich announces the result of the 2020 voting process on the special resolution covering the Mt Messenger Bypass proposal, The voting, which closed at a special general meeting (SGM) held on Saturday 11 July 2020, supported the project with 82 percent of voters in agreement. The special resolution was successful as over 75 percent of valid votes was reached.

Taranaki’s Mt Messenger bypass is closer than ever to becoming a reality with iwi voting to accept a deal that makes the $200m project possible.