In March 2025, a dedicated team of iwi-led researchers, conservation specialists, and members of the New Zealand Defence Force embarked on a journey to Aotearoa’s Subantarctic Islands aboard HMNZS Canterbury. Their goal was both scientific and cultural—collect taonga species, strengthen… Read more
Posted: 9 May 2025
Finding a new path … Nekorema Tai’s story is one of personal growth and determination. After facing challenges in his past, he made the decision to turn his life around and focus on building a better future for himself and his whānau. Now, with a full-time job and new opportunities ahead, his… Read more
Posted: 25 March 2025
On Wednesday, 19 February, people from across education, business, and the community gathered at Transport World, Invercargill for the Pathways Breakfast. Around 80 attendees came together to explore how schools, training providers, and businesses can work together to help connect our people with… Read more
Posted: 25 February 2025
Kara Edwards and Rachael Forsyth are the Murihiku ki te Tonga (MKTT) Expedition Team embarked on the Heritage Adventurer for the February -March voyage into the southern ocean visiting the NZ Subantartic Islands, Macquarie Island and also Antarctica. MKTT is a first nations led research, science… Read more
Posted: 7 February 2025
The first of three Southern Ocean Murihiku ki Te Tonga (MKTT) expeditions focused on the Southern Ocean, NZ Subantarctics, Ross Sea Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Antarctica departed from the Bluff on the Heritage Expeditions ship the Heritage Adventurer on 7 January. MKTT is the Murihiku… Read more
Posted: 24 January 2025