New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) has today announced the establishment of a $2 Million Community Development Fund, supporting investment in community and infrastructure projects in Murihiku -Southland. The Fund meets a commitment made when Murihiku Rūnaka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu… Read more
Posted: 3 April 2023
On December 5th 2022, Ivan Vella (CEO of Rio Tinto Aluminium), Armando Torres (Managing Director of Rio subsidiary Pacific Aluminium, and Chris Blenkiron, CE of NZ Aluminium Smelter) met in Wellington with Murihiku Upoko – Ta Tipene O’Regan and Terry Nicholas to discuss the future operations of the… Read more
Posted: 31 March 2023
Story by Rachael Kelly. Published in Stuff. A trust that connects rangatahi with nature celebrated its 10th birthday on Friday. Rangatahi Tumeke Trust hosts camps and leadership programmes for rangatahi Māori with the aim of instilling a sense of belonging from a taha Māori perspective. More than… Read more
Posted: 20 March 2023
On Tuesday 14 March 2023, Hokonui Rūnanga hosted a hui to bring together representatives from the many social service providers in our rohe. About 30 representatives took time out of their busy lives to attend, connect and provide invaluable insights. The hui was part of the Whānau as First… Read more
Posted: 17 March 2023
Dates set for 23-24 May … Dates have now been set for the Murihiku Regeneration Energy and Innovation Wananga for 23-24 May to be held at the Ascot Park Conference Centre in Invercargill. Over 200 people are expected to attend the two day event, which will include a range of speakers, panels and… Read more
Posted: 7 March 2023