Pounamu Keepa is hopeful that a Māori face behind the counter will improve health outcomes for Māori. “I’m hopeful that a familiar face will improve the trust that w’ānau have with the health system.”

After a record breaking 2022, the Berry Farm is on track once again to increase their harvest as we close out the 2023 season.

With the success of the Deed Review, Te Pou Kōrero will transition to an online platform. Physical hard copies will still be sent out for kaumātua (65 and over) and those who request a hard copy.

Nearly 400 uri o Ngāti Ruanui registered to compete and represent at the biannual Taranaki Tū Mai held in Waitara, at the end of November.

Just under 7-thousand votes were received across the eight iwi, where a total of 97.65% of the respondants agreeing to the deed. 770 uri o Ngāti Ruanui supported the deed, which was also a majority of 96.64%.