Raukawa

09/06/2026

🌿 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝

River Iwi — Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato, Maniapoto, Raukawa, and Te Arawa River Iwi — have welcomed the Environment Court's final decision on Plan Change 1 (PC1).

The decision marks an important milestone in the ongoing restoration and protection of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers and gives practical effect to Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato, the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River.

This has been a long journey involving iwi, communities, industry, environmental groups, and local government, all working towards a healthier future for our awa.

🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰
https://raukawa.info/4dXU9HL

05/06/2026

⚠️ Kia tūpato – he āwhā e haere mai ana!

***update 9pm 5 June. This thunderstorm watch is what the 90s band Lighthouse call “Lifted!” (That includes Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula).

Calvin Harris said it best “ready for the weekend”. That is all, as you were ☺️***

***Update 7pm 5 June: the thunderstorms are travelling east over the northern North Island. The thunderstorm watch is now valid until 10pm, including Coromandel Peninsula.***

Our friends at MetService New Zealand have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Waikato, valid from 3pm - 8pm today (Friday 5 June).

Also for The Coromandel Peninsula valid from 5pm-9pm today.

Thunderstorms will be accompanied by heavy rain of 10-25mm/h and wind gusts of 100km. There is a moderate risk of heavy downpours of 25/40mm/h with or without thunderstorms.

Rainfall of this intensity could cause flash flooding especially in low lying areas.

🍁 Clear gutters of leaves
🛝 secure backyard play equipment and outdoor furniture
🌧️ never enter floodwaters

Get more information: www.MetService.com/warnings

03/06/2026

Te Rauhiringa, Naomi, and Teaonui wānanga hapūtanga, whakawhānau tamariki, and the mātauranga our people carried to welcome new life into the world.

Catch this kōrero from Episode 2 of Te Taumata Whakareinga on our page. Link in bio 🎥

02/06/2026

𝐓𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐

Teaonui McKenzie, Naomi Simmonds and Te Rauhiringa Brown explore hapūtanga and the birthing practices of our people.

From whare tangata to the burying of whenua, this episode reflects on the role of whānau in carrying and reclaiming mātauranga that strengthens future generations.

🎥 Watch the full episode below.

02/06/2026

More from our punua pāoho tomorrow!

30/05/2026

Whakapapa is our connection to the whenua, the awa, and the people who came before us.

Watch the full kōrero in Episode 1 of Te Taumata Whakareinga on our page 🌿

29/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Regional Strategy Manager 📢

Raukawa Charitable Trust is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Strategy Manager to join our Pūtake Taiao team and lead Te Uraura.

In this role, you will:
✅ Lead a high-performing team across regional policy, planning and strategy
✅ Advocate for and protect Raukawa rights and environmental interests
✅ Shape regional implementation of resource management reform
✅ Build strong partnerships with councils, iwi and stakeholders
✅ Drive long-term environmental outcomes for our taiao and whānau

If you’re a collaborative leader with strong experience in environmental policy, planning or resource management—and are passionate about kaupapa Māori and making a meaningful regional impact—we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Apply here:
🔗 https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/raukawa/
📅 Applications close: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Suitable applicants may be contacted while the advertisement is open.

29/05/2026

How far would you walk for your whakapapa?

Naomi shares kōrero from the hīkoi of Māhinaarangi and the lessons carried in her footsteps.

Watch the full episode of Te Taumata Whakareinga on our page 👣

27/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Whānau Ora Navigator (Kaiārahi) 📢

Raukawa Charitable Trust is looking for a passionate and whānau-centred Whānau Ora Navigator (Kaiārahi) to join our team in a full-time, permanent role in Tokoroa.

In this role, you will:
✅ Work alongside whānau to develop and implement aspirational, self-directed plans
✅ Support whānau to connect with social, health, educational, cultural, and employment services
✅ Build strong relationships across the South Waikato to help whānau achieve their goals
✅ Empower whānau to move towards independence, wellbeing, and greater enjoyment of life

What we offer:
✨ Ongoing training and development
✨ Christmas close-down break
✨ Monday–Friday work hours for great work-life balance
✨ A dynamic, friendly team environment
✨ Health insurance for eligible employees

If you have experience in coaching, mentoring, supporting whānau, and strong networks in the South Waikato, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 For the full job description and application details, visit:
🔗 https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/raukawa/
📅 Applications close: Monday 15th June 2026 (applications will be assessed as they are received).

27/05/2026

𝐓𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏

In our first episode, Teaonui McKenzie, Tahu Hollis, Naomi Simmonds and Teiria Davis wānanga our Rohe — our connection to each other, to te taiao, and to our tūpuna.

From Kahotea to Rangiatea, we follow the footsteps of our tūpuna, Māhinaarangi and reflect on what it means to live with intention.

🎥 Watch the full episode below