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Te Muriwai o Te Whanga Post Launch Panui

Tim — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:28:55 +0000

The official launch of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga Plan was a beautiful celebration of partnership and hope for our precious Ahuriri Estuary. The marae was filled with representatives from Mana Ahuriri Trust, our councils, DOC, and community groups – all united in our vision to restore the mauri of Te Whanga.

As the whakataukī says: “Ko rua te paia ko Te Whanga” – The Whanga is the storehouse that never closes. The launch marked the official beginning of our journey to return Te Whanga to its role as a flourishing taonga that provides for our people and environment. It represents a practical step forward from the 2021 Treaty settlement, bringing together mātauranga Māori, environmental stewardship, and community partnership.

“Seeing the passion and commitment from everyone involved gives me real hope that together, we can heal Te Muriwai o Te Whanga” says Mana Ahuriri Trust’s General Manager Parris Greening. This will benefit our whole community – from the health of our waters and wildlife, to cultural connections, education, and recreation.

Exciting times are ahead as we work together to protect and enhance this precious place for generations to come.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who contributed to this milestone.

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Te Muriwai o te Whanga Official Launch

Tim — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:47:23 +0000

February 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ko rua te paia ko Te Whanga

He Kainga to te Ata

He Kainga ka Awatea

He Kainga ka Ahiahi e

Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakarewatanga o te Muriwai o Te Whanga.

Nei ngā hua nā rātou mā i whārikitia hei manako mā tatou ngā uri whakaheke.

You are warmly invited to join us for the official launch and adoption of the Te Muriwai o te Whanga Plan. This is a significant milestone for Mana Ahuriri in taking steps towards revitalising Te Whanganui ā Orotū and Te Muriwai o te Whanga, and in meeting our obligations outlined in the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Act 2021.

The Te Muriwai o Te Whanga Plan was presented to the whānau at the Mana Ahuriri AGM in December and received unanimous support for its adoption. The next step is for Te Muriwai o Te Whanga Komiti to formally adopt the plan and submit it to the relevant councils and the Department of Conservation. The Plan is a collective document that must be given regard to by decision-makers in regard to resource management policy and consents, local government policy, and conservation management plans and policy that are relevant to Te Muriwai o Te Whanga. Please see a link to the legislation for your reference: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2021/0054/latest/LMS300578.html

The next Te Komiti o Te Muriwai o Te Whanga meeting will be held at Waiohiki Marae on Friday, 14 February, at 11 am.

At this hui, we will:

1. Resolve to formally approve the plan.

2. Lodge a copy of the plan to each local authority (Napier City Council, Hastings District Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council) and the Director General of the Department of Conservation.

This hui is our opportunity to celebrate the plan’s adoption and launch, followed by a kai tahi. As members of Te Komiti o Te Muriwai o te Whanga, we look forward to your attendance at Waiohiki Marae to celebrate this milestone. Please share this to appropriate members of your organisation and RSVP to info@manaahuriri.org with attendance by Tuesday 4th February.

E mihi nui ana,

Te Kaha Hawaikirangi

Chair

Mana Ahuriri Trust

Cultural Monitoring in Te Whanganui-ā-Orotū: What You Need to Know

Tim — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:09:00 +0000

Cultural Monitoring in Te Whanganui-ā-Orotū : What you need to know.

Kia ora e te whānau,

We want to share some important information about the recent cultural monitoring efforts in Te Whanganui-ā-Orotū (Ahuriri Estuary) and how they affect our community. Mana Ahuriri Trust, in collaboration with the Napier City Council, has been conducting regular monitoring of our waterways and kaimoana to ensure the health and safety of our environment and people.

What is Cultural Monitoring?

Cultural monitoring is a process that combines traditional Māori knowledge with scientific methods to assess the health of our natural resources. It helps us understand how activities like stormwater discharge are impacting our waterways and the creatures that live in them.

Recent Findings

Recent testing has revealed some concerning results that our community should be aware of:

1. Norovirus: All tested sites showed the presence of Norovirus GI in shellfish. While the levels varied, this indicates widespread contamination.

2. E. coli: All sampled sites exceeded safe levels of E. coli, with Saltwater Creek showing alarmingly high levels – 40 times the safety threshold.

What This Means for You?

Given these findings, we strongly advise the following:

– Avoid consuming kaimoana: Particularly cockles and other shellfish from Te Whanganui-ā-Orotū and surrounding areas until further notice.

– Exercise caution around waterways: Especially Saltwater Creek, the Old Tūtaekurī Riverbed, and the area near the Walkover Bridge (Thames/Tyne).

– Avoid water activities: Swimming, fishing, or any recreational activities involving direct contact with water in these areas should be avoided for now.

Ongoing Monitoring and Community Involvement

We’re continuing our monitoring efforts with the help of our rangatahi and local schools. Upcoming activities include:

– Fish surveys in August and September

– Stream health monitoring with Tamatea High School students

What's next

We’re working closely with the Napier City Council to address these issues. A comprehensive report will be prepared in the coming months, which will guide future actions to improve our waterways’ health.

Stay Informed

We’ll keep you updated on any new findings or changes in recommendations. Your health and the health of our environment are our top priorities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out us.

www.manaahuriri.org

Ngā mihi nui,

Mana Ahuriri Trust Taiao Team