News in brief
New co-chair named
Glen Tupuhi has been appointed co-chair of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, which represents 121,000 Māori whānau across the Tainui waka region.
Glen Tupuhi
He replaces Hagen Tautari, who the board said had provided strong leadership and guidance governing. Tipa Mahuta, current co-chair, expressed her gratitude for Hagen’s service.
“We are delighted to acknowledge Glen Tupuhi as our new co-chair and look forward to his leadership in guiding the Board forward,” she said.
The board is one of the largest of the 15 Iwi Māori Partnership Boards established under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act and includes Waikato, Pare Hauraki, Raukawa, Te Nehenehenui (Maniapoto), Ngāti Hāua (Taumarunui) and Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa (Mātāwaka).
Tupuhi brings over 35 years of governance experience across the Māori development, health, education, and justice sectors. His background includes iwi-hapū marae leadership roles as well as managerial roles in Oranga Tamariki, Corrections, Health Waikato, Hauora Waikato, and Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa.
His iwi affiliations include Ngāti Pāoa ki Waiheke, Tamaki Makaurau, Hauraki, Waikato, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Naho o Waikato, Ngāti Rangimahora, and Ngāti Apakura.
Clocks forward
Daylight Saving commences on Sunday – when our clocks go forwards 60 minutes. Daylight saving starts each year at 2am on the last Sunday in September and ends at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
Postponed, again
Waitomo District Council, with the support of Ngāti Rōrā, have postponed their opening and blessing of the Mangaokewa Walkway Cultural Storyboards, planned for tomorrow, for a second time. Heavy rain was forecast for the rest of this week and it was anticipated the ground would be wet.
Gone for a song
Ōtorohanga College music students delighted Beattie Home residents with vocal and piano performances during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The students showcased a diverse selection of pieces, evoking smiles and encouraging residents to tap along.
Cannon wins
Taumarunui sculptor James Cannon picked up the premier award at last Wednesday’s opening of the Ruapehu Art Awards in the Taumarunui Memorial Hall. The award attracted more than 250 entries. ‘Manu Kārearea’ by Cannon also won the 3D Open Category. Taumarunui art teacher Kathryn Davis won the photography award for ‘Roman Holiday’.
Dean appointed
David McCormack has been appointed as an interim dean for the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine. Set to open in 2028, the University of Waikato-based medical school will specialise in rural medicine and focus on clinical placements at regional hospitals.
Court in session
Work has begun on the construction of a beach volley ball court at Ōtorohanga College. This project identified by students will also benefit the wider community.
