Tawapata South, Onenui Station is an Ahuwhenua Trophy Finalist for 2025
The Proprietors of Tawapata South Incorporation were recently announced at Parliament as one of two finalists for the Ahuwhenua Trophy – Excellence in Maori Farming Award 2025 for sheep and beef. We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication from all those who have been involved from the past and to the […]
Doc Webinar – 13th March 5:30pm
Kia Ora Shareholders, On the 13th March at 5:30pm Tawapata South and DOC are hosting an online Webinar which will provide information session on DOC’s operations on Waikawa. This session will provide an opportunity for shareholders to ask questions directly to DOC and learn the benefits of working with DOC. Below are the details to […]
Tawapata South Incorporation Scholarships and Grant Programme
TAWAPATA SOUTH INCORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2025! Tawapata South Incorporation prioritises scholarships and grants for registered shareholders and direct descendants by providing financial assistance and acknowledging educational and sporting aspirations and achievements. Please send completed applications to tsischolarships@outlook.com This amazing opportunity exists because shareholders support strategy that supports achievement and aspirations […]
Waikawa: Translocation of Tūturuatu
Image Waikawa island from the North end
Waikawa updates
DOC and MPI visits. DOC’s last scheduled visit was early November, due to weather now early Dec 5-9. MPI have completed their schedule for this year.
Waikawa in September
Kia ora e te whanau, On a lovely warm day, I flew from Wairoa to Waikawa to check in on the mahi being done by DoC. They currently complete biosecurity checks every month, for a few days at a time – checking traps for predators to the taonga being sanctioned on Waikawa, the tūturuatu, the […]
MPI – managing the Cape Tulip eradication on Waikawa
MPI representative Marcus Oliverira and MPI team members were granted access to Waikawa on the 7th – 9th of August 2023, for the purpose of continued Cape Tulip eradication. Cape tulip fact sheet (mpi.govt.nz) Marcus met with Peter Wilkins on Waikawa. Attached is a photo report of the site visit on 13th June 2023, the MPI […]
Update on the Tūturuatu
Update 30 March 2023 from Rose Collen – DOC representative The Waikawa release in January 2023 has had a happy outcome so far. During the last check on 10th March, Helen found 17 of the 18 released birds alive and well. This is amazing, considering the number of bossy territorial breeding pairs there were at the […]
Waikawa Darwin Ant Trip 25-29 April 2023
Kia ora mai koutou, Department of Conservation (D.o.C) has presented to eradicate Darwin ants from the northern end of Waikawa, where the Tūturuatu hold territories. The ants have shown to present a risk to the Tūturuatu. The dates planned for were, Mon 24 April – Wed 2 May. The weather forced the teams off the […]
Te Matau a Māui moko, found on Waikawa Moutere
Kia ora e te whanau, Rawe pānui i tēnei wiki, Zac Penman of the department of conservation, found on the 24 May 2023, a near extinct Te Matau a Māui moko (skink) on Waikawa, Zac has sent images to Samuel Purdie Wildlife, whose team has determined the find, is indeed, the endangered moko, which until […]
