Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou, Our focus for this month is planning and budgeting for the roll-out and implementation of the new strategic plan. It's going to be a busy year and we will be working on some positive changes in the way we deliver services. There are some exciting projects coming up this [...]
Kia ora koutou, As many of you know, ‘KaariamaiPāpa (daughter of Janis & Anthony de Thierry), sadly passed away recently. The service held in Whakatū was sad, beautiful and touching. I will always remember the message of how the unconditional love of whānau will overcome any adversity. Following the service, 'KaariamaiPāpa was laid to rest [...]
Kia ora koutou, Our maara kai has been getting plenty of rain and sunshine over the past couple of weeks. We have caulis, beetroot and lettuces ready to harvest and I'm sure there will be a few weeds to be pulled. You're welcome to take enough kai for your whānau but please leave the Pā [...]
Kia ora koutou, We had a fantastic day at Te Ipukarea on Saturday. Thanks to a great team effort, we emerged the overall winners taking home the Whakaihuwaka trophy. Our tamariki played very well, winning two trophies in their section; Whutupaoro (Football) and Netipaoro (Netball). Special thanks to Janis de Thierry who was the driving [...]
Kia ora koutou, It was a great start to the week in the office, we had a visit from Te Putahitanga CEO, Helen Leahy (pictured) on Tuesday. Last week was very busy with Trust and Company hui on Friday followed by the AGM on Saturday. I would like to thank Madelene, Risman, Elsie, Donna, Sarah, [...]
Kia ora koutou, Aroha mai about the delay between blogs. I would like to acknowledge the passing of Paul Macdonald. I had only met him a few times but his sense of humour and his strong views on the significance of Te Pokohiwi to Rangitāne o Wairau and this region were things I will remember. [...]
Kia ora koutou,Last week we had a great hui in Heretaunga consulting on the Draft Strategic Plan. It's interesting that each rohe has a slightly different perspective but similar concerns. Our next consultation hui takes place this weekend in Horowhenua on Saturday, and Te Whanganui a Tara on Sunday, we look forward to seeing you there.It [...]
Tēnā koutou, We are delighted to welcome Donna Grace today as our new Administration Assistant. Donna has worked for the last 10 years as a Whānau Ora Navigator in a Mauri Ora role and adds a new perspective to the team. Donna's previous role focused on reducing health inequalities and improving Māori health gains in [...]
Kia ora koutou, Aroha mai for the communication lapse last week as I was shifting house and had some pressing work deadlines. Last weekend’s inaugural consultative Strategy hui in Whakatū and Wairau was, to me, a great success. Often, Strategy development are referenced by their importance to the development of business plans and budgets. The [...]
Tēnā koutou, Last week we spent time with our auditors, BDO, finalising and reviewing last years financials. We had a great day in the maara kai yesterday. The weather was beautiful and we started planting some of the more frost sensitive plants. Chillis and tomatoes were planted in the glasshouse with courgettes, potatoes and more [...]
