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NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Ōwairaka archery club's lease terminated, seeks new home after 50 years on Auckland maunga
'There are presently two archery clubs operating on two maunga and each requires significant space for exclusive use on most days of the week. Based upon the independent advice from a parks specialist consultant and in terms of the governing Integrated Management Plan, the management team recommended that the Mountain Green Archery Club expired lease not be continued. 'At today's hui, the authority terminated the lease while delegating to the chair and deputy chair agreeing the final terms for ending this lease. This approach gives the club some time to plan for relocation. The authority also requested management to work closely with the club to support finding and transitioning to a new site.' The Mountain Green Archery Club will have to move after 50 years on the Ōwairaka maunga. The outdoor range on the Ōwairaka maunga has been a fixture since the early 1950s. The club also has an indoor range at the Badminton Hall in Massey, West Auckland. In 2014, the tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountains) were given to a combination of mana whenua (Māori) and Auckland Council to co-govern. Since that time, the club has worked closely with the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. Kelly Atkinson, past president and current committee member of the club and current president of the Auckland District Archery Association, said while they are disappointed at the outcome, they are trying to stay positive. 'MGAC supports the vision of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority to govern the maunga,' Atkinson told the Herald. 'It's really unfortunate for us that their vision will cause significant disruption to our club as we now have to find a new home, and fast.' The Mountain Green Archery club has indoor facilities at Massey, West Auckland. Atkinson said while moving the club does not come as a surprise, the speed at which it may have to vacate has. 'This was a surprise. We only had four days' notice that the TMA were voting to terminate our lease. In meetings with TMA staff even as recently as late July, they talked in general terms about transition options but never said that we wouldn't, or weren't likely to, get a new lease at all – we only found this out when we saw the published agenda for the hui by which time there was no way for us or others to advocate for the club to stay.' The Mountain Green Archery Club has been on the Mt Albert maunga for 50 years. 'The timing has caused massive stress on our volunteers. We've worked very hard during our entire time on Ōwairaka/Mount Albert to use the range space with care and respect but we've also been unable to make improvements like refurbishing or replacing our aged clubroom built in 1957. 'Our beginner courses to learn about archery and our huge youth coaching programmes will continue and we hope our new home will be in central/West Auckland so we can keep serving the local community. We're looking toward the future now and getting excited about what we could make happen in a fresh new space. If readers have any suggestions for public or private land anywhere for our new home, we'd love to hear them at info@
Scoop
30-06-2025
- Science
- Scoop
Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship 2025/2026 Opens For Applications
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now inviting applications for its 2025/2026 research scholarship. Open to students across all disciplines, the scholarship offers up to $10,000 to support research that deepens understanding of the ancestral mountains of Tāmaki Makaurau and helps protect their cultural and environmental values. Applications open on Monday 30 June 2025 and close at 10pm on Sunday 31 August 2025. The scholarship was developed under the Authority's education strategy and is grounded in the values and aspirations set out in the Integrated Management Plan (IMP). Its purpose is to encourage research that fosters innovation, enhances knowledge, and contributes to the ongoing care of the mauri (life force) and wairua (spiritual essence) of the Tūpuna Maunga. Previous recipients have explored diverse topics including weaving, photography, volcanology, anthropology and cultural narratives. All applicants from any area of study are encouraged to apply, however it must align with the Authority's values and strategic plans. 'Our aim is to support research that not only expands understanding but brings real-world insights and solutions,' says Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. 'This is part of how we foster a living legacy and connection with the Tūpuna Maunga'. The scholarship may be awarded to a single applicant or split among multiple recipients depending on the scope and quality of proposals. Applications are submitted via the SmartyGrants platform, with successful recipients receiving funding from November 2025 (subject to processing timelines). Full details, including eligibility and the Tūpuna Maunga Values framework, can be found at 'The Tūpuna Maunga are taonga that connect us to generations past and future,' says Majurey. 'We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and fields. This is a chance to bring fresh thinking to how we care for and live with these sacred landscapes'.
Scoop
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Love Your Maunga – Matariki At Māngere Mountain
Press Release – Tupuna Maunga Authority This special edition of Love Your Maunga will take place at the award-winning Whnau tea at the base of Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Mngere Mountain, and promises a day full of fun, mtauranga Mori, and connection with community and whenua. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority, with the support from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, invites the community to the third and final of our inaugural 'Love Your Maunga' hāngī fundraiser event series on Saturday, 28 June 2025. The last of the 24/25 series in time for Matariki. This special edition of Love Your Maunga will take place at the award-winning Whānau Ātea at the base of Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain, and promises a day full of fun, mātauranga Māori, and connection with community and whenua. Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, says: 'Matariki is an important time of the year. It is a time of reflection and remembrance. Marking this occasion on the Maunga is fitting, as these ancestral places hold deep cultural history and connection.' 'Love Your Maunga is dedicated to celebrating the intrinsic connections between people and place. These events unite mana whenua, whānau, community groups, and educators, fostering a deeper understanding and stewardship of the Tūpuna Maunga. It is encouraging to witness the growth of this kaupapa, supported increasingly by local partners, such as the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and the Māngere Mountain Education Centre, amongst others' Majurey concludes. What's Happening? This final event in the three-part Love Your Maunga hāngī fundraiser series is the biggest yet, with even more activities and community collaboration: Community Hāngī Fundraiser – Delicious $15 hāngī with steam pudding and custard Kī-o-rahi Tāmaki – Traditional Māori game of skill and agility Harko Brown – Māra Hūpara and Kēmu Māori traditional play workshops Māngere Mountain Education Centre – Raranga (weaving) and Mau Rākau (traditional martial arts) workshops Kapa haka performances Auckland Libraries – Bilingual storytime and Matariki-themed activities Healthy Waters (Auckland Council) – Information stall on water care and sustainability E Tū Rākau – Waste education and support for a low-waste event From storytelling to sport, kapa haka to conservation, Love Your Maunga is an opportunity to experience the richness of Māori knowledge systems and honour the living legacy of our Maunga.
Scoop
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Love Your Maunga – Matariki At Māngere Mountain
Press Release – Tupuna Maunga Authority The Tūpuna Maunga Authority, with the support from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, invites the community to the third and final of our inaugural 'Love Your Maunga' hāngī fundraiser event series on Saturday, 28 June 2025. The last of the 24/25 series in time for Matariki. This special edition of Love Your Maunga will take place at the award-winning Whānau Ātea at the base of Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain, and promises a day full of fun, mātauranga Māori, and connection with community and whenua. Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, says: 'Matariki is an important time of the year. It is a time of reflection and remembrance. Marking this occasion on the Maunga is fitting, as these ancestral places hold deep cultural history and connection.' 'Love Your Maunga is dedicated to celebrating the intrinsic connections between people and place. These events unite mana whenua, whānau, community groups, and educators, fostering a deeper understanding and stewardship of the Tūpuna Maunga. It is encouraging to witness the growth of this kaupapa, supported increasingly by local partners, such as the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and the Māngere Mountain Education Centre, amongst others' Majurey concludes. What's Happening? This final event in the three-part Love Your Maunga hāngī fundraiser series is the biggest yet, with even more activities and community collaboration: Community Hāngī Fundraiser – Delicious $15 hāngī with steam pudding and custard Kī-o-rahi Tāmaki – Traditional Māori game of skill and agility Harko Brown – Māra Hūpara and Kēmu Māori traditional play workshops Māngere Mountain Education Centre – Raranga (weaving) and Mau Rākau (traditional martial arts) workshops Kapa haka performances Auckland Libraries – Bilingual storytime and Matariki-themed activities Healthy Waters (Auckland Council) – Information stall on water care and sustainability E Tū Rākau – Waste education and support for a low-waste event From storytelling to sport, kapa haka to conservation, Love Your Maunga is an opportunity to experience the richness of Māori knowledge systems and honour the living legacy of our Maunga.
Scoop
23-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Love Your Maunga – Matariki At Māngere Mountain
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority, with the support from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, invites the community to the third and final of our inaugural 'Love Your Maunga' hāngī fundraiser event series on Saturday, 28 June 2025. The last of the 24/25 series in time for Matariki. This special edition of Love Your Maunga will take place at the award-winning Whānau Ātea at the base of Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain, and promises a day full of fun, mātauranga Māori, and connection with community and whenua. Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, says: 'Matariki is an important time of the year. It is a time of reflection and remembrance. Marking this occasion on the Maunga is fitting, as these ancestral places hold deep cultural history and connection.' "Love Your Maunga is dedicated to celebrating the intrinsic connections between people and place. These events unite mana whenua, whānau, community groups, and educators, fostering a deeper understanding and stewardship of the Tūpuna Maunga. It is encouraging to witness the growth of this kaupapa, supported increasingly by local partners, such as the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and the Māngere Mountain Education Centre, amongst others" Majurey concludes. What's Happening? This final event in the three-part Love Your Maunga hāngī fundraiser series is the biggest yet, with even more activities and community collaboration: Community Hāngī Fundraiser – Delicious $15 hāngī with steam pudding and custard Kī-o-rahi Tāmaki – Traditional Māori game of skill and agility Harko Brown – Māra Hūpara and Kēmu Māori traditional play workshops Māngere Mountain Education Centre – Raranga (weaving) and Mau Rākau (traditional martial arts) workshops Kapa haka performances Auckland Libraries – Bilingual storytime and Matariki-themed activities Healthy Waters (Auckland Council) – Information stall on water care and sustainability E Tū Rākau – Waste education and support for a low-waste event From storytelling to sport, kapa haka to conservation, Love Your Maunga is an opportunity to experience the richness of Māori knowledge systems and honour the living legacy of our Maunga.
