Below you can access our two final reports against our annual plan for the 2023/24 financial year. These reports (He Whakamōhiotanga Kōrero 5.0 and 6.0) cover the periods of June to July, and August to September of 2024; providing relevant commentary against our strategic priorities and key performance indicators for Te Ohu Kaimoana and Takutai Trust for those periods. He Whakamōhiotanga Kōrero 5.0 (view online) He Whakamōhiotanga Kōrero 6.0 (view online) Work has begun on our [...]

We wish to advise you of our new iwi roadshow dates, which differ to those circulated on Thursday 19 September. Our team will be heading to Te Tai Tokerau, Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Whanganui, Hamilton and Tauranga throughout October and November and we’re excited to see those of you who can make it kanohi ki te kanohi for our first iwi roadshow since 2021. On the agenda for discussion at each roadshow is: Te Ohu Kaimoana Annual [...]

As communicated in July, Te Ohu Kai Moana Group has commenced the third four-year performance audit required under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004 (Māori Fisheries Act).  The audit covers the period from October 2020 - September 2024. This deadline for feedback (previously 2 August) has now been extended to the close of business this Friday 4 October 2024. We invite comment from iwi on the performance of the four entities (Te Ohu Kai Moana [...]

E te Kiingi, kua moe ō kanohi, Kua ea te wāhi ki a koe i runga i te mata o te whenua, Haere koe ki a rātau e tiaki mai nā mou, Ko mātau tēnei te Iwi kai roimata, Haere haere, oki oki atu rā. The Board and staff of Te Ohu Kaimoana wish to acknowledge the sad and untimely passing of Kiingi Tūheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Tuawhitu. We send our deepest condolences to [...]

Te Ara Tupua Mana Whenua Steering Group (MWSG) is excited to announce an opportunity for funded research that will implement its Kaitiaki Strategy and contribute to their vision for a thriving new reef habitat that enhances the mouri of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, restores the ability to harvest kaimoana, and upskill uri as kaitiaki and ecologists. Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Ngāti Toa Rangatira are partners with NZTA Waka Kotahi and the [...]

Craig 'Laws' Lawson is synonymous with Te Ohu Kaimoana, fisheries and aquaculture. He has spent over 20 years with Te Ohu Kaimoana in a range of roles and has mentored countless staff throughout that time. He is highly regarded and trusted by iwi, and also the wider fishing community in Aotearoa who rely upon him for his considered and reliable advice. His contribution to Māori fisheries and aquaculture is immense, having worked on the design [...]

We wish to acknowledge the passing of former Te Ohu Kaimoana commissioner (Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission), Dame Mable June Hinekahukura Mariu DNZM QSM JP, or 'Aunty June' as she was affectionately known. Dame June passed away on Saturday the 10th of August at the age of 92, surrounded by whānau. Dame June was a high achiever and leader in a number of areas including sport (representing Aotearoa in netball, softball and indoor basketball), education, [...]

Te Ohu Kai Moana Group (Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited, Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trustee Limited, and Te Wai Māori Trustee Limited) have commenced the third four-year performance audit required under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004(Māori Fisheries Act).  The audit will cover the period from October 2020 - September 2024. Sections 105-113 of the Act set out the audit scope and requirements and a copy of these requirements are below (Appendix [...]

He Whakamōhiotanga Kōrero is our series of regular reports to iwi, measuring progress against our key priorities and key performance indicators as identified in our annual plan, which contribute towards achieving our five-year strategy. The aim of these reports is to provide you with more regular insight into the strategic and operational activities and performance of Te Ohu Kaimoana and Takutai Trust. Volume 4.0 is available for download here and this reporting period covers from [...]

Published by Urchinomics -Friday 26 April 2024 Urchinomics, the pioneering venture in urchin ranching and kelp restoration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Maru Samuels as its new in-country lead for New Zealand. In this newly established role, Maru will spearhead the development of Urchin Ranching operations using Urchinomics proprietary system, to address the growing issue of kina (urchin) barrens in New Zealand. With a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years working [...]