Te Aroha Kanarahi Trust

16/06/2026

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14/06/2026

*****PUNARUKU UPDATE*****

Planned works ahead for top of SH35

Upcoming night closures are planned on State Highway 35 (SH35) Punaruku Hill located between Te Araroa and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay, as additional drainage work takes place.

Crews will focus on installing culverts at the site of the Punaruku slip, which was damaged in January’s storm.

This stretch of SH35 will close for 3 nights later this month - Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June - 8pm to 6am each night. The work is expected to be complete by 6am on Thursday 25 June.

During the day, the road will be open under the current stop/go traffic management, with a temporary lower speed in place.

Contingency dates if work is delayed by weather or unforeseen circumstances are Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July (3 nights).

Emergency vehicles will be assisted through the site but there will be no detour during the closure periods. Please plan your journeys outside of the closure times.

The road ahead
During the overnight closures, two new culverts are being installed under the road so full closures are needed to allow machinery to safely operate. The culverts will help divert water away from the slip face and the damaged roadside, helping to minimise further erosion.

This work involves excavating the road and installing the culverts, followed by backfilling and re-compacting the area so it’s safe to drive on the next day.

In June the team will also be undertaking ‘benching’ work on the overslip (above the road). Benching is a method of cutting a hillside into a series of horizontal levels or steps. This work will create an access track to enable further recovery work on the slip. It is widely used in slip repairs to catch falling debris and to create a flat, stable foundation before building permanent retaining structures.

This work will be done under the existing traffic management set up, with stop/go traffic lights and delays of approximately 5-10 minutes.

Long-term repairs
Technical designs are currently being worked on for the permanent solution being planned at Punaruku.

Site investigation work has been completed by geotechnical experts to confirm ground conditions. This involves drilling four boreholes in the road corridor and extracting soil and rock samples to determine how strong and stable the ground is. This information helps engineers design safe, cost-effective, long-term solutions.

Safety
We continue to closely monitor the Punaruku slip area using a range of methods.

A Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) remains in place for the road. That’s the safety plan we use to help guide early action when conditions become riskier than normal. It uses things like rainfall, wind, ground conditions, and on-site visual inspections to help determine whether access needs to change to keep people safe.

That means even while the road is open, we may need to change access, increase restrictions, or close the road again at short notice if safety thresholds are reached. We know that can be disruptive, but we won’t take risks with the safety of road users or road workers.

12/06/2026

SHARING ON BEHALF

📢 **WHAREKAHIKA A47 (OWEKA) AGM NOTICE**

The Trustees of **Wharekahika A47 (Oweka)** wish to advise all shareholders and beneficiaries of our upcoming **Annual General Meeting (AGM)**.

📅 **Saturday 25 July 2026**
📍 **Hicks Bay Lodge**
⏰ **11:00am – 1:00pm**
💻 **Online Teams link available upon request**

We encourage all shareholders and beneficiaries to attend and take part in important discussions regarding the whenua, trust business, and future direction of Wharekahika A47.

**TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN**
Nominations must be received no later than **5:00pm, Tuesday 7 July 2026**.
PLEASE NOTE - Nominations on the day will not be accepted

All nominations must include:
✔ Completed Nomination Form
✔ Current CV

Please note: **Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.**

The Trustees are also seeking **Lease and/or Farm Management Proposals**. If you would like more information regarding this opportunity, please contact us by email.

All newly elected trustees will be provided with **governance training** to support them in understanding and carrying out their roles and responsibilities.This is compulsory for all newly elected trustees

For AGM information, proxy forms, nomination forms, online Teams links, or enquiries regarding lease/farm management proposals, please email:

📧 *[email protected]*

All beneficiaries / shareholders are encouraged to attend
Please share and any queries email [email protected]

Nga Mihi
Wharekahika A47 Trustees

11/06/2026

Roadworkers have finished slip repairs above the road at Waikura on SH35 near Pōtaka.

Their work included “benching”, where they cut a series of steps into the hillside to catch loose material and create a solid base for future structures they'll build.

Workers also recently hydroseeded the hillside – that’s the green colour you can see in the photo below, a mix of grass seed and mulch to help manage dust and erosion.

Next, they'll focus on fixing the slip below the road by terracing the slope and installing temporary stabilising piles to strengthen it. From our geological assessment we’ve found we need to put in more piles for further strengthening, so workers will start drilling 21 additional piles this week.

Soon they’ll start building a protective structure below the road. They’ll use interlocking blocks that together form strong honeycomb armouring – this’ll stabilise the underslip slope and help keep the road and surrounding land stable.

We expect work to continue through to spring, later this year. Follow our page if you aren’t already, to get updates on our progress.

11/06/2026

Next kaupapa upcoming whanau!

✨ Celebrating Matariki Through Connection, Culture, and Community ✨

Join us for a meaningful Matariki journey that brings whānau together to learn, share knowledge, reflect, and celebrate the Māori New Year.

🌟 Matariki 3-Day Wānanga
A three-day immersive wānanga focused on strengthening cultural identity, whakawhanaungatanga, mātauranga Māori, wellbeing, and connection to whenua, healing, and whakapapa.

🎶 Taonga Pūoro Wānanga
Experience hands-on workshops exploring traditional Māori instruments, their history, cultural significance, and practical use through learning, performance, and storytelling.

🪨 Pounamu and Stone Mahi Toi
Discover the art of carving and design while learning about the cultural significance of pounamu and stone. Participants will create their own taonga and deepen their connection to Māori traditions.

🍃 Mahinga Kai Workshops
Practical workshops focused on traditional preparation, preservation, and sustainable food practices. Paraoa making, preserves, simple healthy kai 101

By bringing whānau together to learn, connect, and celebrate Matariki, these experiences create opportunities for healing, reflection, cultural revitalisation, and intergenerational learning. Together, we strengthen cultural connections, nurture wellbeing, and honour the values and traditions that guide us forward.

Matariki is a time to remember, celebrate, and look ahead with hope. We welcome all who wish to join us in this special kaupapa.

08/06/2026

Rural Roadshow on today at Te Puna Manaaki
and some other awesome kaupapa just like this!

08/06/2026

On today :)

Massive shout out to Gisborne Volunteers who have this awesome kaupapa for the multiple volunteers who tirelessly gave their time during the recent flood events but also those who do volunteer mahi day in day out in many different kaupapa and continue to do so in Matakaoa.

Nau mai haere mai!! This is a shout out to you all! Come down and join the team from Gisborne Volunteer centre with a cuppa tea and korero

06/06/2026

☎️WAEA WERO - CALL CHALLENGE☎️
Facetime - Phone Calls

🌸 Nau mai, haere mai! 🌸
Te Puna Manaaki a Ruataupare
30th June
10am - 1pm

Are you enrolled to vote? 🗳
Not quite sure?
How about your mokos, your whānau, your mates… or that cousin who says “I’m pretty sure I did it last time!” 😂

Come along to our Pakeke High Tea Event — with a twist! ☕🍰

We’re supporting whānau to:
✅ Check if they’re enrolled to vote
✅ Make sure they’re on the correct roll
✅ Help friends and whānau check their details too

Enjoy:
🍰 Delicious high tea treats
📱 “Dial-a-Moko” moments
🎉 Fun activities guaranteed to bring a few laughs
☕ Good company and even better kōrero

Bring along:
📱 Your mobile phone (if you have one)
📝 A list of whānau or friends you’d like to check in on
🚗 Need a pick-up? Let us know — we’re happy to help

Because nothing says “we got this” better than a cousin, Nan, Papa, aunty or uncle reminding everyone to be enrolled to vote ❤️

Any patai or to book in pm.our page call Josette or Marina 022 022 6800 between 10am - 2pm Mon - Fri or pm me Arlu Brooking

Arlu :)

** Thanks to AI for helping pull the poster together ❤️ 🙌 4🤣 - cos that is a mission haha**

05/06/2026

SH35 HICKS BAY TO TE ARAROA (PUNARUKU SLIP) - FORECAST RAIN - FINAL UPDATE 8:15AM, SAT 6 JUN

Site inspections have been completed and, the road is now OPEN.
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12:40PM, FRI 5 JUN

State Highway 35 will CLOSE between Hicks Bay and Te Araroa from 10pm TONIGHT, Friday 5 June, until 8am tomorrow, Saturday 6 June. Re-opening is subject to a final site inspection and weather conditions.

Delay travel through the area during this time.

Be prepared for the possibility of this closure happening earlier than planned and at short notice if weather conditions change. ^CS

05/06/2026

Massive shout out to Gisborne Volunteers who have this awesome kaupapa for the multiple volunteers who tirelessly gave their time during the recent flood events but also those who do volunteer mahi day in day out in many different kaupapa and continue to do so in Matakaoa.

Nau mai haere mai!! This is a shout out to you all! Come down and join the team from Gisborne Volunteer centre with a cuppa tea and korero