The government and Whanganui River iwi have jointly appointed a new Pou Tupua to act and speak on behalf of Te Awa Tupua, the special status accorded to the Whanganui River.
New cultural installations could appear on Whanganui’s City Bridge in the next few years - at an estimated cost of $500,000. In a report, Whanganui District.
The Whanganui River strategy is being taken to the public for feedback by the 17-member group of iwi, central government, local government, and industry.
Whanganui council staff are enjoying using a “values-based approach” when working with Māori, the chief executive says. David Langford said partnerships have.