Te Puna Waiora o Nukutaurua

Ko te wai te ora ngā mea katoa. A community project led by Rongomaiwahine Iwi Trust bringing the community together in the development of a freshwater plan for Mahia.

Te Puna Waiora o Nukutaurua, Māhia's Freshwater Plan is now complete

View here: Te Puna Waiora o Nukutaurua - Māhia Freshwater Plan

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Waka Huia travels around Mahia and visits landmarks of Rongomaiwahine.

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Ōpoutama Wetlands Community Planting Day.

Ōpoutama Wetlands Community Planting Day

On August 26, 2024, Rongomaiwahine Iwi Trust and the Native Forest Restoration Trust held a Community Planting Day at Ōpoutama Wetlands Reserve for Conservation Week. Malcolm Rutherford from the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust provided native plants for the event. Local students from Te Kura Kaupapa o Te Parehuia and Te Māhia School participated after a safety briefing. They planted native seedlings like Kanuka and Ti Kouka in prepared holes. The day ended with a communal BBQ for everyone involved.

Water testing.

Water testing

Te Mana o Te Wai Hui Mātauranga Insights Summit 2024.

Te Mana o Te Wai Hui Mātauranga Insights Summit 2024

The Ministry for the Environment hosted a two-day Insights Summit at Lake Karāpiro from 18-19 June 2024.

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