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Recently we unveiled two whakapakoko to recognise Wakatū history and connections to two significant sites for the whānau of Wakatū – Nayland College and Kaiteretere. Designed by Rangi Kipa, the two sculptures are part of the recognition of the 40th anniversary of Wakatū Incorporation.
We know that many of you are concerned about what has been happening with the Tasman and Nelson fires, and we thank everyone for their messages of aroha and support.
According to the latest update, weather conditions for the next few days remain benign with warm temperatures and light winds, ideal for fire fighters. However, the fire is not yet contained, and the situation could change very quickly.
Renee Thomas and Matt Kelly have been appointed as the new kaitiaki for the Marahau whenua.
We caught up with Renee to ask her about what the new role means to her and Matt.
Launched in 1998 by Wakatū Incorporation in partnership with two Māori organisations, Tohu Wines is recognised as He mātāmua taketake - the original as the first Māori-owned and operated wine label in New Zealand and the world.
Kono, a Māori-owned food and beverage business based in Te Tau Ihu, the top of the South Island, was awarded Te Tupu-ā-Nuku Award for Business and Innovation at Ngā Whetū ō Matariki Awards. The award recognises a Māori business for their contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy and future.
Applications are now open for our Associate Director and Associate Manager programme. This programme provides our Owners with the opportunity to gain experience in the governance and management of Wakatū.
Rachel Taulelei was named Māori Woman Business Leader for 2018 at the prestigious University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards. The award recognises a Māori woman who has achieved significant success in her career to date.
As spring turns to summer I’m sure many of you are planning your summer holidays, so it’s timely to give a reminder about the process for Owners to apply to camp at Mārahau. It is a popular spot, so if you want to stay over Christmas/New Year, please make sure you apply for your permit by 10 December. This means that we can issue the permits by 20 December – just in time for Christmas!
Nau mai, haere mai!
The Supreme Court is releasing its decision on our case, Proprietors of Wakatu & Others v Attorney-General, on Tuesday 28 February 2017, at the Supreme Court, Lambton Quay, Wellington at 9.30am. Please come along to support our whanau and hear the result of the decision.
It is with great pleasure that we bring you the announcement of the appointed Wakatū Incorporation CEO - Kerensa Johnston.
A message from our Chairman, Paul Morgan, in regards to the natural disaster that struck our region this morning - Monday 14 November 2016.
The attached clip captures the key milestones and activity of Wakatu for 2015 and was presented to shareholders and whānau at the AGM held on the 5th December 2015.
The Supreme Court has granted leave to the Proprietors of Wakatu (represented by Wakatū Inc), Rore Stafford, kaumatua, and Te Kahui Ngahuru Trust to appeal the Court of Appeal’s 2014 decision.
