MANA TAIAO STORY Decolonising our awa A new Otago Regional Council Plan, in partnership with mana whenua, looks to restore the mauri of freshwater bodies in Otago. 6 March 2024 With many of Otago’s freshwater bodies in crisis, and Kāi Tahu whānau being further severed from practising fundamental cultural practises, whānau and stakeholders will be […]
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Whānau Stories
Intergenerational connections etched on the walls of Tāhuna
MANA AHUREA STORY Intergenerational connections etched on the walls of Tāhuna Aukaha’s Mana Ahurea team worked with mana whenua, Kāi Tahu artists, and Kā Huanui a Tāhuna to pull forth Kāi Tahu narratives and designs into the streets of Tāhuna Queenstown. 1 March 2024 The tenacity and strength of famous Kāti Māmoe ancestress Hākitekura is […]
Rakatahi of Aukaha: Riani Iti-Metuatai
Rakatahi of Aukaha Our video series featuring Aukaha rakatahi continues with Riani Iti-Metuatai who has grown her passion for design and te ao Māori as kaiāwhina for Mana Ahurea. Creating space for a passion to grow Riani Iti-Metuatai (Te Āti Awa, Kuki Ārani) first joined Aukaha in a role supporting our operations and finance team. […]
Te Ara o Kōpūwai
MANA AHUREA STORY Te Ara o Kōpūwai – The Pathway of Kōpūwai An intriguing mana whenua narrative of Kōpūwai, a giant tipua (ogre) with a pack of two-headed dogs, now overlooks the Ida Valley in the form of a tohu whenua (land marker), thanks to a partnership between mana whenua ki Āraiteuru and Transpower. The […]
The Ōtepoti Narrative Wānaka Series
The Ōtepoti Narrative Wānaka Series Visiting places and stories of significance in Ōtepoti-Dunedin Welcome everyone onto our second hīkoi, following the trails of our ancestors, and sharing the kōrero of our Taranaki whānau who were wrongly imprisoned. These stories are to uphold our history, so we know who we are and where we come from, […]
Rakatahi of Aukaha: Makareta Wesley-Evans
Rakatahi of Aukaha In the first of our video series featuring the rakatahi who work at Aukaha, Makareta Wesley-Evans tells us about her mahi with Mana Taiao and how her manawhenua lens is adding value to the work of the whole team. Makareta Wesley-Evans “We can’t replace the land to what it used to be […]
Aukaha welcomes new independent director
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. Our kaimahi are juggling business as usual alongside preparations for our November AGM, including signing off on our annual report. It has been a pleasure to flick through its pages […]
Time for our annual reflections
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. CEO Blog September 2023 Over the past couple of months, we have been […]
“Where there is light, there is life and people”
MANA AHUREA STORY “Where there is light, there is life and people” The refresh of the old Union Dining Hall at The University of Otago embodies more than just a new look. CEO Blog August 2023 Mana Ahurea was approached by Campus Development at The University of Otago to be involved in the building refurbishment […]
Providing a seat at the table for equitable outcomes
MANA TAKATA STORY Providing a seat at the table for equitable outcomes As the Otago region continues to see significant growth and development, we at Aukaha, want to ensure we are providing positive opportunities for Māori and Pasifika individuals and businesses. CEO Blog July 2023 To enable these positive opportunities, we work to harness the […]