On Tuesday 14 March 2023, Hokonui Rūnanga hosted a hui to bring together representatives from the many social service providers in our rohe. About 30 representatives took time out of their busy lives to attend, connect and provide invaluable insights. The hui was part of Whānau as First Navigators… Read more
Posted: 16 March 2023
Mā tini mā mano … Ka rapa te whai … Many hands make light work … Unity is strength … By Libby Young … Alliance Group Limited (Alliance) has kindly donated an initial 20 kilos of hinu (beef fat) to our Hokonui Biodiversity project. This donation, along with others, will be used as bait in our traps… Read more
Posted: 30 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
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
Read the latest update for our Kaitiaki Taiao Tauira by Tegan Ramage ... Yes, you heard it right, Outdoor first aid! Not only was it fun, but it well exceeded everybody's expectations! Danny Freestone and Scott Carr from Pro+Med taught the team how to assist those that require first aid in remote… Read more
Posted: 1 October 2022