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Mangatawa residents and whānau evacuated from papakāinga

Mangatawa residents and whānau evacuated from papakāinga

Mangatawa residents were urgently evacuated from their papakāinga after severe land slips and a large sinkhole threatened homes and infrastructure. For some residents the process was swift and unexpected. “This was three days ago, about the 25th I think, and so I thought it was a weird message because we actually never got told and I said no we’re not … Read More

Iwi reflect on Mauao landslides with famous whakataukī

Iwi reflect on Mauao landslides with famous whakataukī

Local Tauranga Moana iwi feel the weight of the landslides that hit Tauranga last week, as the recovery mission continues at the base of Mauao, with Josh Te Kani of Tauranga Moana reflecting on a famous whakatauki of his rohe, “Ka horo te pā, E kahore.” He then adds at this time, it has.

Tauranga Moana Tragedy: Whareroa Marae & Kaumātua flats underwater amid landslides

Tauranga Moana Tragedy: Whareroa Marae & Kaumātua flats underwater amid landslides

Tauranga Moana is currently grappling with a tragedy that has seen devastating landslides at Mauao and Welcome Bay, as emergency services race to find missing persons.  Compounding the disaster, Whareroa Marae has been severely impacted by flooding, forcing the community to confront both immediate clean-up and long-term concerns.  Kaumātua Manea Ngatai of Ngāi Te Rangi, whose flat and marae are … Read More