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Brand new docu-series, West Coasters, now on Whakaata Māori!
Kia ora koutou, It’s Natalie here from Whakaata Māori (formerly Māori TV) and I’m excited to tell you about this fabulous new TV show called "West Coasters".
It's an intimate documentary series that gives us a peek into the lives of a Māori community here in the rugged Te Tai ō Poutini region of the South Island. What sets it apart is its authenticity, showcasing their deep connection to the land and their dreams for the future. The Arahura River, flowing through their ancestral lands with its revered pounamu, plays a central role. It's a show that'll truly move you – don't miss it !
West Coasters – Mane Monday 7.30pm on Whakaata Māori or streaming on Māori+
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Here's a riddle before your long weekend!
In the southern sky, when winter is nigh,
A cluster of stars catches the eye.
A time for new beginnings, one we all celebrate,
What is this cluster, can you relate?
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We’ve adopted our Long-Term Plan!
🙌 Your feedback helped land some of our key decisions in our 10-year work plan and budget, known as the Long-Term Plan.
📊 1,300 individuals and organisations, some of whom represented large sections of the community made written submissions, and 153 spoke to us during hearings.
Councillors had to weigh up the need for action to protect the environment, with the cost pressures we’re all facing.
Read the full news story here 👉 bit.ly... and hear Acting Chair Craig Pauling’s thoughts on how it played out youtu.be...
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