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Rakatahi of Aukaha: Makareta Wesley-Evans

Raised and nurtured on her ancestral pā at Ōtākou, Makareta Wesley-Evans is fuelled by her passion and deep connection to her tūrakawaewae. After starting at Aukaha in 2022, she has found a place in our Mana Taiao team, helping to strengthen their commitment to reflect local hapū aspirations in planning processes and decisions.

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Aukaha welcomes new independent director

It is a busy time for Aukaha as I sit down to write my first pānui as interim Chief Executive. We've been busy pulling together the final details for our annual report, and our board has welcomed a new Independent Director, Mike Collins to the Aukaha whānau.

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Time for our annual reflections

It's that time of year when we are busy preparing for our AGM as well as keeping on top of our regular mahi. Looking back on what we have achieved keeps us focused on the work ahead.

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MANA AHUREA STORY

“Where there is light, there is life and people”

Notes from the CEO: A refresh of the old Union Dining Hall at The University of Otago embodies more than just a new look.

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MANA TAKATA STORY

Providing a seat at the table for equitable outcomes

Notes from the CEO: As the Otago region continues to see significant growth and development, we want to ensure we are providing positive opportunities for Māori and Pasifika individuals and businesses.

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MANA TAIAO STORY

Team growth reflects importance of mahi

Notes from the CEO: It’s hard to believe that we are almost halfway through 2023 already. It has been a whirlwind of activity here at Aukaha, as we continue to advocate for the rights and interests of manawhenua in environmental and resource management.

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Jun 2

Ōtākou Māori trades and training programme gets green light

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Manawhenua-owned consultancy Aukaha has welcomed a more than $40 million boost for new Māori trades and training programmes announced today in Ōtepoti, saying it will make a difference for thousands...

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MANA TAKATA STORY

Driving change for whānau

Here at Aukaha, the Mana Tākata team are always looking for ways improve life for whānau and one of their latest projects, Aukaha Drive, does just that.

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1. Rakatirataka

We act with integrity, responsibility, and authority, reflective of the mana and rakatirataka of the manawhenua we work on behalf of.

2. Whanaukataka

We are inclusive and cooperative: with rūnaka, whānau, kaimahi stakeholders, partners and clients.

3. Manaakitaka

We work to build the capacity of ourselves and of our rūnaka, whānau, and hapū. We are supportive of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

4. Kotahitaka

We work collaboratively to maximise our collective strengths and achieve hapū aspirations. This occurs across all of our pou; with our board, manawhenua panels, rūnaka and whānau; and with our partners, stakeholders and clients.

5. Mōhiotaka

We are responsive and communicative, and actively value and work to increase the knowledge systems within which we work.

6. Auahataka

We are innovative in our work, finding new ways to test our thinking, develop new ideas, generating new knowledge, and ways of operating.

7. Tautiakitaka

We operate with prudence and with awareness of the wider implications of our actions within financial, social, cultural, and environmental contexts.

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