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Hui rūnaka dates
5 October (Hui-ā-Tau)
7 December
Director election
At the August rūnanga meeting, it was decided to restructure the Wairewa Group so all assets and business of Te Kaio Trustee Company Limited, Pūtahi Farm Development Ltd and Takuahi Research and Development Ltd, are transferred to Te Kete o Wairewa Ltd. With all current directors resigning, new directors are required. The directors’ election meeting will take place on 7 September. Nominations close at 4pm, 4 September.
Regional forum
The Mahinga Kai/Customary Fisheries Regional Forum for the Canterbury region will be held at Wairewa Marae on Saturday 30 August, from 10am. It has been a while since the last forum, due to the low response and lack of interest. Many whānau had other important commitments to attend to at the time including recovering from the earthquakes and the Christchurch rebuild.
The purpose of this forum is to provide a vehicle for sharing information in relation to mahinga kai and customary fisheries within the Canterbury region. Going forward we would like to know what mahinga kai means to Ngāi Tahu whānui today? What areas and species are important to Ngāi Tahu whānui and why? What are the issues in regards to these areas and species?
Part of the forum will include representation from the Ministry for Primary Industries Compliance and Response Branch to talk about fisheries compliance matters pertaining to the Canterbury region. If you are interested in attending this forum please contact Joe Wakefield on 021 832 137 or [email protected]