NZAS / Rio Tinto have commenced some work at Tiwai Point that will be visible to residents in Bluff over the next two weeks. Work is being done at the spent cell liner (SCL) pad on the southern side of the smelter site. The work will involve adding small structures to the top of the SCL pad and… Read more
Posted: 27 October 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
... including offshore wind, tidal, and wave energy opportunities … Today (Tuesday 11 October), strong representation from Ngāi Tahu, led by Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, Gail Thompson (Awarua Rūnaka), Terry Nicholas (Hokonui Rūnanga and Murihiku Regeneration), and supported by Jacqui Caine - Office… Read more
Posted: 11 October 2022
An agreement has been reached by Murihiku Rūnaka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu with the New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) and Rio Tinto Aluminum Limited to work together on restoring the whenua (land) at the Tiwai Peninsula and the future of the Tiwai aluminium smelter beyond December… Read more
Posted: 5 October 2022
Located in the Roaring 40s, Murihiku-Southland is perfectly located for wind generation – both onshore and offshore. Large-scale wind projects will be integral to developing a green hydrogen economy here in the deep south. There is an opportunity for Ngāi Tahu to lead New Zealand in this sector… Read more
Posted: 4 October 2022