Kia ora koutou, I would like to thank Risman MacDonald who has been working hard in the maara kai at Tuamātene, it is looking great. We will be composting and digging the gardens up for planting some time around Matariki. We will need your assistance with planning and preparing for the spring garden, so more [...]
Kia ora koutou, I am delighted to introduce one of our Rangitāne rangatahi, Talia Macdonald, as the newest member of our team. Talia, pictured here with Megan Luff from Marlborough Girls' College, will be joining us for a few weeks as part of a work experience initiative. She will be our Executive Manager of the Scanner, [...]
Kia ora koutou, It has been a busy week, mostly dominated by the RHL/RIL Board hui last Friday and the Trust Board hui the following day. It was great to meet Tā Mark Solomon, Chair of the Board of Directors for the next year. There was a lot to discuss and much of the meeting involved [...]
In November last year our Mātauranga kete launched a pilot programme aimed at building a database of iwi divers who may be able to assist with customary dives by offering three PADI Open Water Diver scholarships. Successful applicant Jasmine Luke tells us why she wanted to take up this opportunity and what she thought [...]
We are thrilled to introduce our new General Manager, Nick Chin. Until recently Nick was the Director of Organisational Development for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT). He also held the position of Heritage Destinations Manager in HNZPT for 3 years where he was responsible for the management and development of 48 properties throughout New [...]
Kia ora koutou katoa, Today marks my first month as GM, and I can honestly say this is the most enjoyable and personally significant role in my career. Thank you to those I have met, your patience and support is appreciated. I have asked the same question to everyone I have met, “What is the thing [...]
Due to an increase in commitments to other business interests, we have accepted the resignation of Dr Andrew West, the independent Chairperson of our asset holding companies RHL and RIL. We have enjoyed working alongside Andrew and thank him for his contribution during the time he spent with us. We wish him well in his [...]
We would like to introduce two new staff members to our team, Elsie Elkington and Amber Kerehoma-McIntyre. Amber joined our administration team in October 2017 while Elsie was recently appointed Kaitiaki of Ūkaipō. Her role oversees the operation of Ūkaipō. All bookings and enquiries for Ūkaipō are still made by contacting the office on (03) [...]
Pictured L-R: Safari Hynes, Daveda Wainohu, Jessie MacLeod, Jeremy MacLeod, Te Rina MacLeod and Pikihuia Reihana. At the age of 17, and with whānau support, Jeremy Tātere MacLeod left his home comforts of Brisbane, Australia to live with his grandmother in Hastings, New Zealand. He was fervent in his resolve to learn who [...]
It’s an exciting time for our young and upcoming softballers. The U19 national softball tournaments were held at the beginning of January in Christchurch (Boys) and North Harbour (Girls). Playing for reigning champions Hutt Valley, sisters Mikayla and Caitlyn Lewin went all the way to a Gold medal with a win over Wellington in a tense final. [...]
