On Wednesday 9 November the 10 strong leaders group participating in the Murihiku Hokinga Whakaaro Leaders Course, completed their 2022 programme and were presented their course certificates in Invercargill, by Programme Patron and Upoko Ta Tipene O’Regan. Tā Tipene's parting wisdom to the group… Read more
Posted: 11 November 2022
Article by Libby Young … The team at the Hokonui Rūnanga are constantly amazed at the generosity and goodwill of the people and organisations in our community. An excellent example of this is Fletcher Steel, who has kindly donated over 250 Reo Stakes and 250 Warratahs to assist the Hokonui Tramping… Read more
Posted: 10 November 2022
On Wednesday 9 November, Tā Tipene O’Regan, Michael Skerrett and Terry Nicholas met for an informal briefing with three of the newly elected Southland/Murihiku Mayors on the Murihiku Regeneration priorities and work programmes. Also in attendance were Arihia Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of Te… Read more
Posted: 10 November 2022
NZAS / Rio Tinto have commenced some work at Tiwai Point that will be visible to residents in Bluff over the next two weeks. Work is being done at the spent cell liner (SCL) pad on the southern side of the smelter site. The work will involve adding small structures to the top of the SCL pad and… Read more
Posted: 27 October 2022
Article by Louisa Steyl. Published in Stuff. The Hokonui region has become one of two places on the South Island to trial what healthcare may look like under the health reforms. The Hokonui Localities Rōpū will now be “knocking on doors” and talking to residents about their health and wellbeing… Read more
Posted: 25 October 2022