Kia ora koutou, November rains have been a bit disastrous to the maara kai. Many veges succumbed to rot and the potatoes are not ready. So, we will be replanting some tomatoes, courgettes, beans, and more brassicas. The cabbages, peppers, and tomatoes in the glass house are doing well and the fruit trees and berries [...]
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, We have started work on a position statement for the Resource Consent Review of the Blenheim Sewerage Treatment Plant. This is the start of the process to get the outfall shifted from the Wairau estuary. The Pou Whenua at 17 Valley is in dire need of maintenance. The Trustees have [...]
Kia ora koutou, Last week a water right for a proposed vineyard in a property with known archaeological sites was declined by an Independent Commissioner appointed by the Council. Our request for an archaeological survey before development takes place was accepted. This has set a precedent for Marlborough as most of the archaeology and wāhi [...]
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, I was recently asked to provide more detail on key environmental submissions. This will form a regular part of the pānui going forward. To recap, the following have been key environmental submissions this year: In May, we appealed to the proposed Marlborough Regional Environmental Plan. There are currently only a [...]
Tēnā tātou katoa, We are progressing our plans for the AGM on 10 October. The hui will be live-streamed this year and there is a facility to ask questions if required. You will need to register for the live-stream, it is a simple process you can register here. When you register you will receive an [...]
Kia ora e te iwi, The Trustee nomination/election process for 2020 is underway and the AGM date has been set for Saturday 10 October 2020. Please note this year lunch will be served at 11am with the AGM hui commencing at 1pm. This year's AGM will be live-streamed from 1pm. There will be a registration process [...]
As we collectively Unite Against COVID-19, Rangitāne o Wairau is responding to support whānau in need. To date, we have made sure to reach out to our kaumātua in Te Tauihu, whilst also delivering over 300 kai and hygiene packs to those in need, and along with the Kurahaupō iwi of Te Tauihu launched Te Kura [...]
Kia ora koutou, I am delighted to announce that we have received a significant grant from Lotteries for Tuamātene. This funding will allow us to proceed with a new ablution block next to the wharemoe. We are aiming to be completed by November this year. Our annual Matariki gathering will be held at the Wairau [...]
Kia ora e te iwi, It’s great to be back on Alert Level One. As the COVID-19 economy starts to bite we will be looking into employment opportunities for Rangitāne in our rohe. Part of the strategy is providing long term careers by working closely with local industry. This includes developing training opportunities with organisations [...]
