The Royal New Zealand Air Force has delivered donated water tanks to the Chatham Islands.
A C-130 Hercules delivered ten 1000-litre tanks on Thursday.
The tanks, which have been donated by
Paul and Donna Kerridge, are to be used to supplement water supplies at Saint Barnabas Shelter and a community garden.
They will also be used by whanau who do not have sufficient fresh water facilities to enable them to live on their land.
Squadron Leader Matt Rieper said the delivery was part of No. 40 Squadron s flying programme to maintain crew currencies. We have to keep our aircrews current in a range of flying skills so it was great to be able to use one of these flights to go to the Chathams and deliver these water tanks, he said.
Press Release – Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau will come to life this weekend when one of its premier festivals returns to celebrate the region’s rich Māori history and culture.
The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, whānau-friendly event taking place on 23 January on Captain Cook Wharf and on the water.
Now into its fifth year, the festival is one of the region’s most popular summertime events.
It will showcase Māori heritage and culture of Tāmaki Makaurau with waka sailings, kapa haka, Māori kai, arts and crafts, games, storytelling and live entertainment from some of the country’s best talent.