Whakapoukōrero is a site of significance for Te Arawa and with it comes a generational responsibility to have this wetland restored. The Maketū wetland is a long-term initiative Te Arawa Lakes Trust takes seriously and Poutiaki Taiao Sarah Wharekura says she is proud...
Our Dive Squad here at Te Arawa Lakes Trust continue to drive the work being done on Uwhi or Harakeke weed mats. Biosecurity Manager William Anaru says, “Our dive team are our eyes and ears underwater – they help us continue to be connected to the progress this...
Haumi e, hui e, tāiki e! Much like our ancestor Ngatoroirangi uttered during the journey from Hawaiki, we are signaling our Te Urunga o Kea group is ready and unified for a common purpose. Te Urunga o Kea was formed in 2018 following a request at the 2017 AGM for...
Mahi is continuing on the development of the Aquatic Weed Control – Cultural Monitoring Plan, which will ensure cultural impacts are considered and monitored for various activities on the lakes. The draft plan was developed in May and is already being implemented as...
Nicki attends a Climate Adaption Planning Workshop in Anacortes, Washington Learning more about the way tribal nations are responding to climate change was the key focus for Environment Manager Nicki Douglas at the Adaption Planning Workshop in Anacortes, Washington...
Following two years of consultation, our Environmental Management Plan has been formally lodged with councils and central government. He Mahere Taiao mō ngā wai o Te Arawa is our policy document which aims to ‘give life’ to Te Tuapapa o nga wai o Te Arawa (Te Arawa...
