MANA TAIAO STORY Rakatahi of Aukaha Our final instalment in our Rakatahi series features Korako Edwards, who is passionate about the environment and aspires to see his whānau Kāi Tahu, and Māori across New Zealand, taking a leadership role in terms of the protection and enhancement of our taiao. A lifelong connection “One of my […]
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Whare Ora – preparing for Makariri
MANA TAKATA STORY Whare Ora – preparing for Makariri Funding remains available for whānau homes that require critical and essential upgrades. Find out if your whare is eligible. 8 March 2024 As we head into the cooler months, now is the time to prepare ourselves and our homes before Makariri (winter) strikes. Limited funding is […]
Paving the way for others – Mana Takata
MANA TAKATA STORY Paving the way for others to succeed A former Ōtākou kāik kid has made it her mission in life to ensure everyone has a fair chance at getting into quality employment. 7 March 2024 Earlier this month, the Mana Takata team welcomed its newest Team Leader – Andrea Shaw (Ngāpuhi). The youngest […]
Decolonising our awa
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 […]
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 […]