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We successfully acquired the 103-year-old Wairoa Star in September after its closure in May, following a trend of local newspapers shutting down in the current media landscape. The closure of the Wairoa Star had left a significant gap, especially for those not on social media, who struggled to stay informed about local events.

The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was the biggest so far with over 175 whānau gathered in person at the Wairoa Memorial Hall.

In February, the Ōrākau Remembrance Bill was passed into law. Hon Tama Potaka, the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti, presented the bill, which acknowledges the Ōrākau battle site as one of the most significant locations in New Zealand’s history. This battle, fought in March 1864, marked a turning point in the New Zealand Wars, and the loss of life and whenua (land) deeply affected the whānau, hapū, and iwi of Waikato.

He oranga whenua, he oranga wai, he organa tangata Kia ora, We now have the dates for the opening of the Tātau Tātau case.

Kai ngā karangatanga maha ō ngā iwi me ngā hapū o te rohe o Te Wairoa, tēnā kōutou. Tēnā kōutou e noho nei i Te Waipounamu.

Nau mai, Haere mai If you haven’t yet, please register by 6 December for the Annual General Meeting, to avoid lining up on the day (and go into the draw to…

Nau Mai Haere Mai! Kia ora whanau, please join us for a hui-a-rohe!

Nau mai, Haere mai Tātau Tatau o Te Wairoa invites the members of the whānau, hapū, and iwi of te rohe o Te Wairoa to our Annual General Meeting on Saturday…

Nau mai, Haere mai Annual General Meeting – please register early to avoid lining up on the day and go into the draw to win a Christmas ham.

Nau Mai, Haere Mai You’re all very welcome to attend and get all the updates on our mahi over the last year.