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Taupō District Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua have won this year’s Te Tohu Waka Hourua - The Buddle Findlay Award for Māori-Council Partnerships for their ground-breaking Mana Whakahono agreement.
The award was presented yesterday afternoon by Taituarā — Local Government Professionals … View moreTaupō District Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua have won this year’s Te Tohu Waka Hourua - The Buddle Findlay Award for Māori-Council Partnerships for their ground-breaking Mana Whakahono agreement.
The award was presented yesterday afternoon by Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa, which is the national membership organisation for local government professionals.
Ngāti Tūrangitukua holds mana whenua over Tūrangi township and its surrounds, and together with the council has spent several years carefully discussing and negotiating a Mana Whakahono partnership agreement, which will be signed next month. The comprehensive agreement covers Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and Reserve Act matters and will be implemented by a co-governance committee equally made up of Ngāti Tūrangitukua and council appointees.
The award recognises programmes, projects or initiatives that demonstrate outstanding results from working in partnership with Māori. Entries may come from any area of local government activity but must be able to demonstrate a commitment to such partnership.
In the decision, the judges said the entry was a stand-out in this category with its focus on culture and behaviour change.
“This genuine desire to empower mana whenua in joint decision-making across the council made this the most transformative entry in this category. We look forward to hearing more of the progress Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Taupō District Council are able to jointly make for their community."
Council chief executive Gareth Green said it was an absolute honour that the council was recognised through the award.
“This award was a great recognition of the hard work that went into developing the Mana Whakahono agreement. It’s been three years of really hard mahi. We acknowledge our partners Ngāti Tūrangitukua who took the step to initiate the Mana Whakahono-a-Rohe process and who have been there with us every step of the way,” Mr Green said.
“It’s a new dawn for Tūrangi from a governance perspective and will enable the development of Tūrangi in a more inclusive way – it’s a wonderful example of what co-governance can be, and we hope it will be a model that other councils can follow.”
Tina Porou, who accepted the award on behalf of Ngāti Turangitukua, noted the long-term effects the government’s confiscation of most of the hapū’s land in the 1950s for a hydroelectric project had had on her people.
“Fortunately, Mana Whakahono has given us another opportunity to open a stronger relationship with the Taupō District Council in a way we have not seen in this country to date. This is not about a treaty settlement, this is about doing the right thing, and I want to really acknowledge the council as our Te Tiriti partners.”
Head to www.taupo.govt.nz... to learn more about the agreement. Information about the award can be found on the Taituarā website at taituara.org.nz...
Without control, wallabies could eventually invade all of the central North Island.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Council's are working together to stop this from happening.
Find out about their wallaby control programme and why wallabies are a pest here.
You can help stop the … View moreWithout control, wallabies could eventually invade all of the central North Island.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Council's are working together to stop this from happening.
Find out about their wallaby control programme and why wallabies are a pest here.
You can help stop the spread of wallabies by reporting any sightings at reportwallabies.com.
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View moreThe hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.
Like any living creature, trees can get diseases and fungal infestations. Many tree diseases can go unnoticed, particularly if you’re not sure what to look for, and you may only notice there’s a problem once there is significant decay.
As with human health, prevention is always better than … View moreLike any living creature, trees can get diseases and fungal infestations. Many tree diseases can go unnoticed, particularly if you’re not sure what to look for, and you may only notice there’s a problem once there is significant decay.
As with human health, prevention is always better than treatment. Regular maintenance of your trees, including trimming, pruning, watering, and feeding is the surest way to keep your trees healthy and highlight any problems before they can cause significant damage.
Your trees are important and keeping them healthy, and you happy, is one of our top priorities at Beaver Tree Service.
Have you all been watching Dancing with the Stars? At Matariki Weekend you can come along and see Quilting with the Stars.
Taupo Quiltmakers are holding their Exhibition again at the Great Lake Centre. Come and see clever stitching and glorious colour. Members have been challenged to express … View moreHave you all been watching Dancing with the Stars? At Matariki Weekend you can come along and see Quilting with the Stars.
Taupo Quiltmakers are holding their Exhibition again at the Great Lake Centre. Come and see clever stitching and glorious colour. Members have been challenged to express "Matariki and Me" in fibre art. Come celebrate our new Aotearoa Holiday with us.
Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor? Painting these with Resene testpots and stacking them to make contemporary candle holders is a breeze.
Find out how to create your own.
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Taupo Art Connection's Queen's Birthday Weekend Art Trail is on every day from 3rd to 6th June, 2022.
In its ninth year, 24 individual artists are involved showcasing their work from studios all across Taupo with amazing art available for you to view and purchase.
Go to their website at… View moreTaupo Art Connection's Queen's Birthday Weekend Art Trail is on every day from 3rd to 6th June, 2022.
In its ninth year, 24 individual artists are involved showcasing their work from studios all across Taupo with amazing art available for you to view and purchase.
Go to their website at www.taupoartconnection.co.nz... for a downloadable brochure with map and details of each artist, or pick up a copy from Taupo's Museum or I-Site.
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The new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be … View moreThe new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be with your needs front of mind.
We brought our decades of experience creating world-class performance gear. Add to that a legacy of Kiwi innovation, a challenger spirit and a practical attitude that’s been part of Line 7 since we started back in 1963.
Every detail has been reviewed and refined – without overlooking the obvious. Breathable, flexible, functional and comfortable, while still being supremely durable and waterproof. Made to fit farmers of all shapes and sizes, with a dedicated range for women. Built to last, and last a bit longer still, with an included repair kit that means you can fix it up quickly yourself.
Now take it out there, try it on and put it to the test. Wear it out and wear it again. We’re pretty damn confident you won’t be disappointed
Create your own triple compost bin and stain in Resene Waterborne Woodsman. Use the handy compartments for fresh scraps, decomposing material and usable compost.
Find out how to create your own.
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