It has been revealed that 20-thousand square metres of the seabed is intended to be mined everyday as the second day of the Trans-Tasman Resources Limited hearing to mine the moana comes to a close.

“We are not having it,” Ngāti Ruanui iwi chair Haimona Maruera declared during his spirited challenge at a hearing about mining the seabed.

‘Dictatorship at its worst,’ Ngāti Ruanui opposes Governments fast-track consenting

For Hauraki Erb, industry experience in oil and gas has helped him in his role as pou tuara to provide advice and assist the iwi in their fight against seabed mining.

Work has begun on the 110-metre suspension bridge as part of the upgrades to the Taranaki crossing, due for completion in April 2024.

Despite challenging head winds when it comes to investment and as reported in Novembers annual general meeting, Ngāti Ruanui is in an overall good position heading in 2024.

2023 was a big year for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui, with the deed review, Te Ruruku Putakerongo, some massive events and kaupapa held but most importantly, a big year for continuing to serve our uri.

2023 end of year mi’i from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Tumu W’akaae, Haimona Maruera.

Ngāti Ruanui is inviting the Minister for Resources and Regional Development to front their people after his arrogant outburst last week.

“Ngāti Ruanui is appalled by the arrogant insults made against mana whenua in question time last week by Shane Jones,” said Tumu Whakaae, Haimona Maruera.

Pounamu Keepa is hopeful that a Māori face behind the counter will improve health outcomes for Māori. “I’m hopeful that a familiar face will improve the trust that w’ānau have with the health system.”

After a record breaking 2022, the Berry Farm is on track once again to increase their harvest as we close out the 2023 season.

With the success of the Deed Review, Te Pou Kōrero will transition to an online platform. Physical hard copies will still be sent out for kaumātua (65 and over) and those who request a hard copy.

Nearly 400 uri o Ngāti Ruanui registered to compete and represent at the biannual Taranaki Tū Mai held in Waitara, at the end of November.

Just under 7-thousand votes were received across the eight iwi, where a total of 97.65% of the respondants agreeing to the deed. 770 uri o Ngāti Ruanui supported the deed, which was also a majority of 96.64%.