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Haumako’s 2024 harvest marked a major step forward for Wairoa horticulture, with new automated picking platforms improving fruit quality and worker wellbeing. At Tara and Whakapau Orchards, locals—including cadets—are gaining skills and jobs. Community connections remain strong, with surplus fruit shared locally. More than apples, Haumako is growing futures and leading innovation in sustainable, people-focused horticulture.

Planting is now complete at Paritu Station, marking a major milestone for Wairoa whānau. The 1100-hectare project blends radiata pine and native forest to generate jobs, protect whenua, and create long-term income. With a 30-year work programme ahead, it offers sustainable employment and environmental restoration, while reconnecting iwi with their land and supporting future generations through culturally meaningful initiatives.

Planting is now complete at Paritu Station, marking a major milestone for Wairoa whānau. The 1100-hectare project blends radiata pine and native forest to generate jobs, protect whenua, and create long-term income. With a 30-year work programme ahead, it offers sustainable employment and environmental restoration, while reconnecting iwi with their land and supporting future generations through culturally meaningful initiatives.

We’re delighted to share that four locals officially moved into their new homes at the Te Rauā residential development in May with a further seven over June.

Te Rauā Whānau coming home For kaumātua Emily Hiko, moving into her new one-bedroom home at the Te Rauā residential development has been nothing short of life-changing.

Te Rauā is an affordable rental housing development in Wairoa.It is a vibrant and prosperous hapori (community) of proud healthy whānau - living and growing through culture and connection.

Bring your voice, your whānau, and your moemoeā for the future. Nau mai, Haere mai.

Closing Summations The Ngāi Tahu Freshwater Statement of Claim in the High Court in Ōtautahi is coming to a close Friday, April 4th 2025.

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust is pleased to announce Whai Mātauranga is now live for applications for 2025.

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa is taking legal action to protect the freshwater that has sustained our whānau for generations. This case supports Ngāi Tahu’s efforts to ensure the Crown recognises iwi and hapū rights over rivers and lakes, crucial to our lives and culture.