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Historic Translocation of Hakoakoa Marks New Chapter in Moriori Conservation Leadership
In a significant milestone for indigenous-led conservation, Hokotehi Moriori Trust has successfully carried out the first imi (Moriori tribal group) translocation of hakoakoa (muttonbird), relocating 50 juvenile birds from Mangere Island to a newly prepared site in Kaingaroa.
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Puanga Taumaha Wānanga
In July, we hosted a two-day Puanga Taumaha wānanga in Ashburton, where attendees learned about the Moriori New Year and its significance within tikane Moriori. Participants were encouraged to plan their own meaningful New Year celebrations with their hūnau, weaving in these values alongside supporting rongo and karakī.
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Repatriation of Kōimi T’chakat from Canberra
In March, Trustees Jared Watty and Belinda Williamson travelled to Canberra on behalf of HMT to take part in the profoundly moving repatriation of two kōimi tchakat’ Moriori (Moriori ancestral remains) from the National Museum of Australia.
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Preservation of Rakau Momori
In March, Te Papa conservator Nirmala Balram returned to Rēkohu with imi member Bella Penter to further treat the rākau momori housed within the Kōpinga grounds. During their visit, stages one and two of an ongoing conservation plan were completed, with the assistance of on-island volunteers.
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Hou Rongo: Moriori, Music and Manawa
In a marriage of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology, Hokotehi Moriori Trust partnered with a research team from the University of Otago to create an immersive, multi-sensory exhibition – the result of a two-year groundbreaking project to illuminate the cultural vibrance of Moriori people.
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Hokotehi Moriori Trust joins New Zealand’s pledge to the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge
We are pleased to announce that Rēkohu has been included in the prestigious Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), joining Rakiura and Maukahuka as part of a global network of islands dedicated to ecological restoration by 2030.
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KAINGAROA KICK-OFF | COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY
In just a few hours, 700 plants (a mixture of native and endemic species) were planted.
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UPLIFT OF RAUTINI
After careful planning between Hokotehi Moriori Trust, Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri, Moriori Imi Settlement Trust and the Department of Conservation (DoC), the excavation of rongomoana 'Rautini' began on July 9.
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PUANGA (MORIORI NEW YEAR) CELEBRATIONS
What a week of celebrations our Puanga festivities were!
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Repatriation of Koimi Tchakat
One of the most important projects for our imi is the return of kōimi tchakat (ancestral remains), which were once unceremoniously dug up to be traded as curiosities and, for up to 100 years since, have sat in collections overseas and across Aotearoa.
