Operation Patiki

06/04/2026

Was wondering to be apart of this Wananga thank you Sustainable HB

23/02/2026

On Saturday we were privileged to come together at the marae alongside the Raupare River and Te Awa Mokotuararo for a day of hands-on learning, connection, and whakawhanaungatanga.

Seeing our tamariki fully engaged in the activities, inspired by their surroundings, and building a genuine connection to the awa was a powerful reminder of why this kaupapa matters. The level of focus, curiosity, and pride they showed throughout the day was a true highlight and a clear win for our community.

So much learning happened naturally through doing — strengthening knowledge, deepening relationships, and nurturing kaitiakitanga for our waterways and whenua.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who supported, participated, and helped make the day such a success. Big mihi to Cameron Ormsby as this day would not have happened otherwise. Together we are growing the next generation of guardians for our taiao. 💚

01/02/2026

Whanau welcome to our wānanga.

03/12/2025

https://www.hbrc.govt.nz/our-council/news/article/1917/hbrc-erosion-protection-work-completed-at-clive-riverbank

Erosion protection work has been completed on the Farndon Road portion of the Clive River, stabilising around 250 metres of exposed river edge with a new rock revetment and the re-establishment of the stopbank.

03/12/2025

Kia Ora Whanau, all those interested in what is happening around Dredging on Te Awa Mokotuararo next week Tuesday 9 December 5pm.

Please let all our Clive, Whakatu and Pakowhai Whanau know.

Join us for a follow up hui to discuss the dredging project on Te Awa o Mokotūāraro

29/11/2025

A light read for you whanau.

19/11/2025

Today marks the completion of the Farndon Road - Rock Wall Revetment project, closed this morning with a beautiful karakia whakamutunga.

We would like to acknowledge everyone who has supported this kaupapa:
• Te Piringa Hapū – especially Jenny Mauger and Patricia Nuku for your guidance and support in retrieving the mauri stone from Kuripapango.
• Department Of Conservation– especially Toronge Tepania Ashton, who helped us access the Kuripapango DOC site and made the process smooth.
• Cherrington Built - Jordan Cherrington for providing your digger services to retrieve the mauri stone from the headwaters.
• Hawke’s Bay Regional Council – for working closely alongside us throughout the project.
• Galbraith Earthmovers Limited– to the team who adapted to and upheld our cultural values every step of the way.

• also Aquaculture Environmental Ltd - Cam Ormsby for conducting the CIA on behalf of The Pātiki Team.

• Matua Bevan Taylor and Te Kaha Hawaikirangi – for leading this morning’s closing karakia.

Operation Pātiki will continue to regenerate and strengthen the mauri of the Awa, ensuring its wellbeing for our future mokopuna. Ko au te awa ko te awa ko au.

18/11/2025

In the nursery repotting kahikatia, a few totara and Ferns today, with the Kai Whakaora program from Te Kupenga Hauora.

05/11/2025

Some photos of the mahi done today at the Pā Harakeke on our Chadwick Whanau Whenua. Mauri Ora Te Aratika Academy and Mangateretere Kura.

16/08/2025

This morning, in karakia, the mauri stone was placed within the rockwall revetment.
Bestowed with the name Pāpango, it stands as a guardian of mauri — carrying the strength of Kuripapango, and binding the spirit of the awa with the people. With Jenny Apatu-Mauger

15/08/2025

Kia Ora e te iwi, a reminder that we will be placing the mauri stone into the rockwall revetment on Farndon Road tomorrow morning Saturday 16th, 8.30am start. Please wear appropriate footwear like steal cap boots no gumboots. We will have limited carparking. Please reach out if you will be attending. Everyone must report and sign into the shipping container and wait for further instructions.