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NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA MITIGATION COMMITTEEs

Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group

The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee and the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group held their Hui–a–Iwi in November 2020 at Rongomai marae.

Both committees reported on their 2019-2020 activities and discussed areas of focus for 2020-2021. The committees approved 106 applications which amounted to $686,083 in support funding. It was also an election year, with nominations taken from the floor. Congratulations were extended to Heemi Biddle and Ngahere Wall who will continue as members for the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group. Marie Hartley and Te Waa Owens were newly elected onto the Ngāti Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee, alongside Heemi Biddle. The hui acknowledged the contribution of Te Reo Whakakotahi Wall (Uncle Chulla), who officially stood down as a trustee after 16 years. As Chair, Uncle Chulla has steered the committee through some big changes. He was asked to remain involved as a Pou Tikanga / Kaumātua advisor, which he accepted. The elected Ngāti Tūwharetoa representatives sit on the committees for a three-year term. Both committees meet every two (2) months to assess applications. A reminder that funding applications can be made throughout the year. Full details about closing dates for applications and committee meeting dates are available on our website www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/ funding-initiatives/ If you have any pātai, please feel free to contact our Project Coordinator, Lauren Fletcher by email lauren@tuwharetoa.co.nz or mobile 021 224 8268