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Wastewater spill “not a new thing” for Lake Taupō says Ngāti Tūwharetoa locals: as the ‘No Swimming’ advisory at Taupō Main Beach is officially lifted today

Wastewater spill “not a new thing” for Lake Taupō says Ngāti Tūwharetoa locals: as the ‘No Swimming’ advisory at Taupō Main Beach is officially lifted today

Ngāti Tūwharetoa locals are demanding immediate and lasting action after yet another wastewater spill into Lake Taupō, despite Taupō District Council confirming today that the ‘No Swimming’ advisory at Taupō Main Beach has been officially lifted following clear water test results. The spill, which the Council stated was caused by a blockage of fats and rags, has been described by … Read More

Tyrone Thompson hungry to make his mark in Chiefs return

Tyrone Thompson hungry to make his mark in Chiefs return

After time away from the spotlight, Tyrone Thompson (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri) is back with the Gallagher Chiefs and is returning with a clear statement of intent.  The determined forward, who spent last year playing for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, says the hunger to succeed has never been stronger. “I enjoyed league a lot, but I like the … Read More

150-year wait ends: Soil turned for Ngāmotu Marae

150-year wait ends: Soil turned for Ngāmotu Marae

The mana whenua hapū of Ngāmotu have marked an historic milestone with the turning of the soil ceremony for the Ngāmotu Marae, taking a momentous step toward establishing a cultural and spiritual home in the city after a wait of more than 150 years. This central city marae is envisioned as a vital educational resource and a catalyst for Taranaki’s … Read More

Nightly rāhui and ‘Pā Patrol’ protect Te Whakarewarewa Village from intruders

Nightly rāhui and ‘Pā Patrol’ protect Te Whakarewarewa Village from intruders

A communal iwi village known worldwide for its manaakitanga is now closing down at night. Residents of Te Whakarewarewa Village have reintroduced nightly closures and activated ‘Pā Patrol’ following a significant increase in after-hours intrusions, some involving armed individuals.  The closure runs from 8:30 pm to 6:00 am and is a protective measure to ensure the safety of the community … Read More

’We need to get a bill out’: The continuing fight against seabed mining

’We need to get a bill out’: The continuing fight against seabed mining

The long-running battle against seabed mining in South Taranaki continues, with local iwi celebrating a recent win but already preparing for the next challenge. Te Pāti Māori MP Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, a long-time advocate in the fight, reflected on the significance of the struggle “It’s huge, I think for our iwi, for our whanau, for everyone. It dates the long battle … Read More

He reo poowhiri ki ngaa tauira hou o Te Whare Waananga o Waikato

He reo poowhiri ki ngaa tauira hou o Te Whare Waananga o Waikato

Kua poowhiritia Te Whare Waananga o Waikato i ngaa tini tauira hou i te raa nei.  “I teenei waa e hiikaka ana, e hiamo ana ahau ki te tiimata i ngaa mahi inu pia, ngaa mahi inu waipiro. Noo reira, koia te ia matua o teenei wiki o te ‘O Week’. Noo reira koinaa taaku e rongo nei, ko te … Read More

Blue Lake Tikitapu health warning remains as Iwi demand ‘real solutions’ after toilet leak

Blue Lake Tikitapu health warning remains as Iwi demand ‘real solutions’ after toilet leak

The health warning for Blue Lake Tikitapu remains in place today, despite preliminary test results indicating the water is safe for swimming following a small sewage leak yesterday morning. Rotorua Lakes Council confirmed the leak originated from a fault in a urinal at the public toilets near the motor camp end of the beach. A power box malfunction temporarily cut … Read More

Seabed mining giant withdraws application following ‘scathing’ EPA draft, iwi blasts move as ‘cynical abuse’

Seabed mining giant withdraws application following ‘scathing’ EPA draft, iwi blasts move as ‘cynical abuse’

The battle to permanently ban seabed mining intensified after Trans-Tasman Resources Limited (TTR) abruptly withdrew its Fast-track application for the South Taranaki Bight, with iwi leaders immediately accusing the company of a calculated maneuver to avoid formal government rejection. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust delivered a scathing response, calling the withdrawal a “cynical, bad-faith abuse of New Zealand’s environmental … Read More