Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust

CAWTHRON SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP -
TE PĪTAU WHAKAREI KARAHIPI

Are you a Māori undergraduate student interested in freshwater ecology, wetland restoration or native fish?

Cawthron Institute, in partnership with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, is offering a summer scholarship for a student to gain hands-on experience working alongside scientists on a real-world research project across Te Tauihu. The project will involve visiting local wetlands, collecting samples, identifying aquatic invertebrates, preparing samples for laboratory analysis and analysing research data. This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your research skills, contribute to kaupapa supporting freshwater restoration and native fish conservation, and experience what it is like to work as a professional scientist!

🌿Based in Nelson from mid-November 2026 for 10 weeks
🌿$7,500 scholarship
🌿Open to Māori undergraduate students
🌿 Practical field, laboratory and research experience

All applications to be submitted by 5pm Friday 28 August 2026.
For more info and to apply see link below: https://careers.cawthron.org.nz/job/d5cc1b93-df78-f111-b382-bebbca15e21e/summer-research-scholarship-determining-the-fish-conservation-values-of-restored-wetlands-nelson-city-nz/Summer/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT0aLlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXE3dnVncjdxVzJUSjJ1cG9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeP4Ayynaac6gMifu6q0MkbBiVqTdm5NZZg3WAt8SfiemSi_Z04eBIx3cCY9o_aem_5TzRP7BRWckboq9ZISVSbQ

‼️Te Ipukarea 2026 is just around the corner, and we're looking forward to representing Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu at this year's inter-iwi sports tournament, hosted by Rangitāne in Wairau.

This annual event is a great opportunity to come together as whānau, reconnect, and enjoy a weekend of sport, friendly competition, and whakawhanaungatanga. 🦾🏀

To help us plan numbers, travel, and accommodation, we would appreciate it if you could complete the registration survey link here👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RM8KJLH

Event details:
Date: Friday 20 – Saturday 21 November 2026
Location: Lansdowne Park, Wairau (Blenheim)
Accommodation: Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

We look forward to another memorable Te Ipukarea with our Ngāti Tama whānau.😍

Te Āwhina Marae Papakāinga – more than housing; a place to live, belong and thrive.

Te Āwhina Marae is currently maintaining our Papakāinga waitlist for future housing opportunities.

Our Papakāinga is about more than housing – it is about belonging, connection, and creating a strong future for current and future generations. It is a place where whānau can connect with community, contribute to our kaupapa, and be part of a supportive environment grounded in tikanga, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
If you or your whānau are interested in future housing opportunities at Te Āwhina Marae, we encourage you to register your interest by completing our Whānau Tenant Expression of Interest form.

Register your interest here:
👉 https://www.tam.org.nz/whnau-tenant-eoi

Expressions of interest will be assessed in accordance with the Te Āwhina Marae Papakāinga eligibility and allocation criteria.
For further information, please contact:
📧 [email protected] ☎️ 027 238 3944

Ngā mihi nui ❤️
Te Āwhina Marae Committee

Kia ora e te whānau,
This week marked the completion of the Lower Queen Street Bridge, a significant milestone in the Borck Creek flood minimisation project.

Named Te Rourou, the bridge acknowledges the rich history of the Waimea Plains and estuary as a treasured food basket that has sustained communities across the region for generations. It also features striking iwi kōwhaiwhai designs across its eight main structural posts, each unveiled by the iwi of Te Tauihu.

👉Representing Ngāti Tama, our Associate Trustee, Dan Solomon, was proud to unveil our iwi's design. 👍

This milestone celebrates partnership, cultural identity, and the shared history of Te Tauihu, creating a lasting legacy for the Tasman community. 🥰

Kia ora e te whānau
Registrations are now open for Te Ipukarea 2026😃

👉This year Rangitāne are hosting in Wairau on the 20th-21st November at Lansdowne Park.

👉Registered Ngāti Tama whānau and their spouses are eligible to play. We would love Tama represented in a BIG way and get as many teams entered as possible. 💪🫵

For more information and to register, please click link below: 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RM8KJLH