Te Taumutu Rūnanga

On Saturday 18 March whānau had the opportunity to participate in a bio-blitz for Muriwai o Whata. A Bio-Blitz is an event focused on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time.

The day was a success and hundreds of species were collected by whānau, rangatahi, and the wider community. Many specialists were on hand to help identify the species, share knowledge, and show attendees how to record their collections. The day was complete with a BBQ and warm sunshine –ngā mihi to all of those who were able to attend.

Callum Jones – Representative for the 2023 Tuia Programme

Taumutu Rūnanga are pleased to appoint Callum Jones as our Taumutu representative for the 2023 Tuia Programme. The Tuia Programme was founded by the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) and provides opportunities for successful applicants to meet regularly with their local mayor, participate in civic events, grow their networks, and connect with fellow rangatahi throughout the year.

Callum has grown up actively involved at Ngāti Moki marae, attending tamariki day and other events with his tāua, Aunty Marg Jones. We are proud of Callum for stepping up into this wonderful rangatahi leadership opportunity.

Chloe Cull – Te Puna Waiwhetū

Congratulations to Chloe Cull who started as Pouarataki – Curator Māori in the Curatorial Team at Te Puna Waiwhetū Art Gallery (Christchurch).

Accompanied by her Taua Denise and Poua, Chloe was welcomed at a small and intimate whakatau on Tuesday 6 February. Chloe and her whānau extend their thanks to Maatakiwi Wakefield for her support during the whakatau. We wish Chloe well in her new role and look forward to watching that space for upcoming exhibitions.

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