Cultural Trustees

Acknowledged For Their Service

Te Waikoropupū Springs aquifer system and catchment area.

Over several years they have worked tirelessly to uphold the kaitiaki legacy of Ngāti Tama.

The cultural trustees have also provided opportunities for te reo and tikanga enrichment through whānau wānanga and through the expansion of education grants to include primary and secondary schooling.

We particularly acknowledge Margie Little and Leanne Manson who, in addition to their normal work have persistentlyledanddriventhe vast majority of work in mining, water conservation and environmental protection., on behalf of Ngāti Tama and with the full support of local whānau.

As you will be aware Ngāti Tama was a joint applicant with Andrew Yuill to lodge a Water Conservation Order (WCO) application over

The intended purpose of the WCO is to protect Te Waikoropupū and preserve the quality of the water. We are currently awaiting a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and our hope is that the WCO will be granted so that any Council freshwater management plans will reflect the need to protect this significant water body and wāhi tapu.

Leanne and Margie will continue to provide advice, guidance and leadership in our response to the WCO application.

The cultural trustees have also provided opportunities for te reo and tikanga enrichment