Komiti Māori (22 April 2020) Cancelled

Kia ū ki ngā tikanga hei manaaki i a tātou mō apōpō

Due to the developing effects of Covid-19 we will be cancelling the next Komiti Māori Hui which was scheduled for 22nd of April at Te Rereatukahia Marae, Katikati.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council are following direction from central government for hosting and attending events and gatherings; including cancelling larger events and reviewing plans and attendance on a case by case basis. This includes any Council meetings.

We intend to continue with the June hui, to be held at the same Marae (subject to availability), however this is dependent on government direction and the developing effects of Covid-19. We will keep you updated.

For more information on Bay of Plenty Regional Councils updates on Covid-19, go to our dedicated webpage

Keep yourself and others safe

To reduce the risk of a community outbreak and to protect yourself and others, follow Ministry of Health guidelines including:

• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues.
• Put used tissues in the bin or a bag immediately.
• Wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds).
• Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
• Avoid personal contact, such as kissing, sharing cups or food with sick people.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as doorknobs.
• Stay home if you feel unwell.
• Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 if you have any symptoms or have been in close contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19.

Together we can slow the spread

The covid-19.govt.nz website has everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread. Find out what help is available and get the latest updates. 

Tikanga Māori and gatherings

This page on the covid-19 website, has useful advice and recommendations regarding tangihana, gatherings, hongi and harirū.

He Toka Tu Moana scholarship

Applications for He Toka Tu Moana close on 17 April 2020, with notification to successful recipients on 22 May.

The scholarship is worth $2,500.00 and will be awarded to four recipients. 

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist tauira by providing financial support for education, activities, research and other projects that align and focus on Te Taiao, whether raising environmental awareness and understanding, and/or focusing on environmental education and katiakitanga.

Kaituna Re-diversion overview

Here's an overview of the Kaituna River re-diversion and Te Awa o Ngātoroirangi/Maketu Estuary enhancement mahi recently completed; from construction work that began in June 2018 to the opening of the new re-diversion control gates on 12 February 2020. The project was completed on budget and five months ahead of schedule. Mātakitaki mai!

Regional Tertiary Commuter Services

Bay of Plenty Regional Council in partnership with University of Waikato and Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology have created a free tertiary bus service for students.

It is currently a one year trial until 20 December 2020 with daily runs from:

Whakatāne to Tauranga- return
Rotorua to Tauranga- return
Katikati to Tauranga- return includes Te Puna
Murupara to Rotorua- return
Tauranga to Rotorua- return

The cost is FREE for Tertiary students with an appropriate Student ID. For all other fare information, please see the individual timetables on the Baybus website.

Te Tini a Tuna – Kaituna Action Plan now online

Members:

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 E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatangamaha o Te Moana ā Toi Te Huatahi tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. E ngā iwi me te hāpori Māori, mai Ngā Kurī a Whārei ki Tihirau, mai Maketū ki Tauhara huri noa i te rohe o Toi Moana kei te mihi.

A panui to share what Komiti Māori and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is doing around the rohe that is relevant to iwi, hapū and marae.