CONTENTS Update from our Tūwharetoa entities

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Upcoming events

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Journey to the opening of Kākāhi Wharemoe

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Topia Rameka – Working for a better future for Māori

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A special showcase of Tūwharetoa waiata at Taikura 2019

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Taiopenga Festival demonstrates pride, unity and culture

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Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner

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Taupō Waka Ama - Te Wheke Regatta

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Te Arawa Waka Secondary Schools’ Regional Kapa Haka competition

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Recipient of Tūwharetoa STEM scholarship

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Hole In One Cadetship programme

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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Gondola investment

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Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board partners with Chris Jolly

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Marae Emergency Services training

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Defensive Driving course

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Completion of the Marae CPR & AED training

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New Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust website

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Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust housing update

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Tūwharetoa Community Cloud update

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Map of Lake Taupō

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Meet our staff – Tredegar Hall

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Genesis Energy – Poutū Tunnel inspection

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Applications open for Marae Rangatahi Fund

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Wastewater spill

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Contact Energy spill into Waipuwerawera

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Waikato River Monitoring Report

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Mitigation Committees

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Waihi weed management

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