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Te Arawa Management Limited (TAML) has announced the successful acquisition of Rotorua Duck Tours, one of the region’s most recognisable tourism experiences. The commercial arm of the Te Arawa Lakes Trust stated the decision is grounded in the principles of mana whakahaere and future opportunity for the iwi. As the owners of the lake beds, the acquisition ensures Te Arawa … Read More
The opening of the Te Heriheri wetland is a significant environmental milestone, hailed as an exemplar of iwi-led ecological restoration at the Waihi Estuary. Te Taru White, Chair of Te Wahapū o Waihī, spoke about the profound importance of the project.”It’s really significant and that exemplar of how iwi can come together to lead in a project that can make … Read More
Kua pōhiritia e Tūhourangi me Te Arawa te tini me te mano o ngā kaihoe waka ama ki te Roto o Tikitapu mō te Whakataetae Waka Ama Ā-Motu a Ngā Kura Tuarua 2026. Koinei te whakataetae nui rawa atu i roto i ngā hītori o te hākinakina nei, me te 2,300 neke atu i ngā ākonga mai i te 140 … Read More
E tautoko ana a Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue i te whakatau a Te Tarahiti o Te Arawa Kapa Haka kia eke rātou ki te tūranga toa whakaihuwaka ngātahi, i te taha o Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai. I puta tēnei whakatau whakahirahira i muri mai i te tirohanga anō ki ngā pūnaha kaute o te whakataetae ā-rohe o … Read More
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has officially announced a comprehensive call for proposals from experienced operators to undertake the vital restoration and operation of the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tongariro National Park, a dual World Heritage site, the Chateau is more than just a building—it is a cherished national icon and a … Read More
New Zealand’s renewable energy future has been significantly strengthened by two major announcements, highlighting the critical role of geothermal power. Mercury has officially opened the new fifth generation unit at its Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station near Taupō, while the Government has ringfenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to de-risk new geothermal projects.. Associate Minister of Energy Shane … Read More
Ko Tūhoto-Ariki Pene, te toa o Te Arawa, kua riro anō i a ia te taitara matamua mō te eke pahikara whakararo o Aotearoa i Ngongotahā, i Rotorua i te whakataetae eke pahikara ā-motu. I tōna maunga ake o Ngongotahā, i te ara Kārearea, i wikitoria ia i te whiringa toa a ngā tāne, mā te 0.04 hēkona noa iho … Read More
Photo Credit: Te Arawa Kapa
Ko Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai te kapa whakataetae tuatahi i eke ki runga i te atamira i tē rā tuarua. Kātahi anō rātou ka whakaingoatia ai hei Toa Whakaihuwaka o te Whakataetaei te pō nei. I tō rātou tūnga, i mihi maioha Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai ki ō rātou kaihaka kua riro ki te pō. E ai ki … Read More
Photo Credit: Te Arawa Kapa
Te Arawa kapa haka enthusiasts should pack their rain gear for a changeable day as the regional competition continues. The latest forecast by MetService, issued at 6:14am this morning, suggests performers and spectators will see a break in the weather, though it won’t last all day. It is still very humid. The morning is set to kick off with showers, … Read More
Amid the high-speed drama of the Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge, local favourite Tuhoto-Ariki Pene (Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Tarāwhai) fought his way to a hard-earned bronze medal on a course running in prime condition. The former King of Crankworx and Rotorua native was one of the central figures in the men’s showdown, which pitched local legends against a field … Read More