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Whai Mātauranga Scholarship: Applications Open
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust is pleased to announce Whai Mātauranga is now live for applications for 2026.
Calls to sack Treaty Negotiations Minister over land titling issues
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa (TToTW) is calling for the removal of Minister Paul Goldsmith as Treaty Negotiations Minister following the inclusion of six Department of Conservation (DOC) reserves in…
Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head
A Crown decision to include the transferral of six Department of Conservation reserves in a major treaty settlement for one iwi is facing strong opposition from other iwi and hapū…
Reflecting on our 2025 AGM
Kia ora tātau katoa, Ngā mihi nūnui i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. It's now been over a month since our 2025 AGM.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 13 December 2025
Nau Mai, Haere Mai You’re all very welcome to attend and get all the updates on our mahi over the last year.
2025 Summer Forestry Internship
Interested in the land and keen to learn more about forestry in the Tairawhiti region?
Tui Tuia Issue 2, 2025
Chairperson's message Whakarongo ki te tangi ā te manu Tui, tui, tuituiā Tuiā i runga, tuiā i raro, tuiā i roto, tuiā i waho Tuiā te here tangata Ka rongo te pō, ka rongo te…
Did you know? (July 2025)
The name of our maunga Whakapunake is Whakapunake-o-te-matau-ā-Māui-tikitiki-ā-Taranga. Meaning the causing [of the maunga] to become the receptacle of the fishhook of Māui-topknot-of-Taranga. This refers to the maunga as the figurative repository of the legendary jaw bone of Muri-ranga-whenua, from which was fashioned the fishhook used to raise Te Ika-ā-Māui (north island) from the depths of the sea.
Update on the Wairoa River Bar Management Plan
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has released a new Intermediate River Bar Management Plan for Wairoa, aiming to reduce flood risk by lowering part of the beach crest. Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa contributed to the plan, urging that tangata whenua values and awa health be central. They’re calling for a Cultural Impact Assessment, stronger safeguards, and better public engagement.
Mōrere Hot Springs: Looking back, moving forward
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa and DOC are developing a long-term plan to revitalise Ngā Hua o Mōrere hot springs and hope to return it to whānau, hapū and iwi. A steering group is exploring successful models from other springs, focusing on strong governance, cultural leadership, and sustainability. Community hui are shaping a shared vision—centred on healing, identity, and future opportunities for whānau and hapū.