Moana Ellis

Local Democracy Reporter at AWA FM

Local Democracy Reporter at Whanganui Chronicle

Articles

‘Our sacred state of reset’: Puanga rises over Ruapehu to herald Māori new year

1 week ago | awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis

By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy ReportingThe brightest star in the central North Island’s pre-dawn sky led out this year’s Matariki observance day, marking the beginning of the Māori new year. The theme for the national celebration was Matariki mā Puanga, highlighting the star Puanga, or Rigel. The star’s appearance was observed and celebrated early on Friday morning from the tiny pā of Tirorangi in Karioi, southeast of Ohakune.
Helping struggling families kit out their homes ‘means everything’

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Sharon Brettkelly |Moana Ellis |Chris Marriner

Staff at The Dump Shop in Blenheim have been flat out connecting households in need with furniture and appliances that were destined for the dump. JBL Environmental Ltd has been running the Unwanted Goods Project since it was contracted by Marlborough District Council to take over the shop formerly known as the Blenheim Re-use Centre on Wither Rd in July 2024.
Ohakune rental crisis: Ngāti Rangi’s whānau housing push

1 week ago | teaonews.co.nz | Moana Ellis

Iwi Ngāti Rangi has taken its next step in plans to improve housing for whānau in a central North Island tourism town. Ten new whānau rental homes with at least three bedrooms will be developed by the iwi’s commercial board Te Kūmete o Paerangi, backed by the Government. The iwi said of around 1200 homes in Ohakune, about 800 are Airbnbs or holiday homes, leaving locals short of affordable housing. “That puts a lot of pressure on our whānau,” Te Kūmete chairperson Kemp Dryden said.
Opening of new North Island trail ‘a gift to the community for Matariki’

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Moana Ellis

The opening of a long-awaited cycle and walking trail connecting Horopito to Waimarino (National Park village) has been heralded as a major milestone for the Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride. “This is our gift to the community for Matariki,” trail champion Lynley Twyman said at the Horopito trail head in the central North Island.
Great ride Te Hangāruru opens: ‘A gift to the community for Matariki’

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Moana Ellis

The opening of a long-awaited cycle and walking trail connecting Horopito to Waimarino (National Park village) has been heralded as a major milestone for the Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride. "This is our gift to the community for Matariki," trail champion Lynley Twyman said at the Horopito trail head in the central North Island.
Great ride Te Hangāruru opens: ‘A gift to the community for Matariki’

1 week ago | awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis

The opening of a long-awaited cycle and walking trail connecting Horopito to Waimarino (National Park village) has been heralded as a major milestone for the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride. “This is our gift to the community for Matariki,” trail champion Lynley Twyman said at the Horopito trail head in the central North Island.
Whanganui mayor raises alarm over Taranaki seabed mining proposal

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Moana Ellis

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe is voicing strong concerns over lack of detail in a seabed mining company's claimed benefits for Whanganui. Photo / NZMEWhanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe has criticised gaps in a proposal to fast-track seabed mining off the South Taranaki coast. Tripe said the fast-track approvals application for marine consents, lodged by Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR), lacked clarity and failed to provide detail of claimed benefits for Whanganui.
Mayor raises alarm over Taranaki seabed mining proposal

1 week ago | awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis

By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy ReportingWhanganui mayor Andrew Tripe has criticised gaps in a proposal to fast-track seabed mining off the South Taranaki coast. Tripe said the fast-track approvals application for marine consents, lodged by Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR), lacks clarity and fails to provide detail of claimed benefits for Whanganui. The mayor also slated the Australian mining company for failing to engage with local stakeholders.
The Waikato Times

1 week ago | waikatotimes.co.nz | Moana Ellis
Ohakune rental crisis: Ngāti Rangi’s whānau housing push

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Moana Ellis

Ngāti Rangi and development partners TW Group and Egmont Dixon marked the start of an iwi-led project to build 10 new whānau homes in Ohakune. Photo / Ngāti RangiIwi Ngāti Rangi has taken its next step in plans to improve housing for whānau in a central North Island tourism town. Ten new whānau rental homes with at least three bedrooms will be developed by the iwi’s commercial board Te Kūmete o Paerangi, backed by the Government.