Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou

Trans-Tasman Recognition for Ben Green

Tairāwhiti Emergency Management Group Manager Ben Green (Te Whānau-a-Rakairoa, Ngāti Porou) has received the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services National Award for Excellence.

The award recognises Ben’s innovation, leadership and contribution to strengthening emergency management capability and community resilience across Tairāwhiti and beyond.

Read the full kōrero on our website:
🔗 www.ngatiporou.com/news/bengreen

E 2 ngā wiki e toe ana! 2 weeks to go!
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Registrations are now open to ALL interested in attending a Ngāti Porou Kura Reo right here in Ōtautahi!
Check out the Kāhui Kaiako e te whānau! 🤩 Tēnā, karawhiua!

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NATI LINK DIGITAL | AUGUST 2026

Tēnā koutou e hika mā!
This month’s edition of Nāti Link – Digital celebrates the people, kaupapa and partnerships creating positive change for Ngāti Porou whānau and communities.

From rangatahi exploring pathways through music and science, to the opening of our new Nāti Pēpi hubs in Ruatōria and initiatives supporting warmer, healthier homes, we share mahi focused on strengthening whānau wellbeing and connection.

We also highlight progress across housing, health workforce development and kaupapa Māori partnerships, alongside Ngāti Porou contributions to Indigenous-led research on the international stage.

We proudly acknowledge Sir Robert McLeod and his induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, becoming only the second Ngāti Porou inductee to receive this honour, following Sir Āpirana Turupa Ngata.

Together, these stories reflect the leadership, collaboration and commitment helping to create stronger futures for our whānau and our rohe.

Stay connected. Stay engaged.

View Current Nāti Link Digital Below
🔗 www.ngatiporou.com/publication/nati-link-digital---august-2026

Ngāti Porou are at the heart of sustainable land use

The recent focus on forestry needs to give voice to the Ngāti Porou communities at the centre of the issue. As the substantial landowner and interest holders of the region Ngāti Porou are the people to be leading these conversations and the solutions.

read more here 🔗www.ngatiporou.com/publication/ngatiporouforestry

New Rural Growth Partnership for long term transformation across our rohe.‍

A new Rural Growth Partnership Proposal is being developed between Te Runanganui o Ngāti Porou, Gisborne District Council (GDC) and Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. We expect this partnership to be agreed and formalised in the coming months.

to read more follow the link below.
🔗 www.ngatiporou.com/publication/rohe-growth-partnership

Te Runanganui o Ngāti Porou is proud to acknowledge Sir Robert McLeod, highly respected business leader, professional director and long-serving Chair of Nāti Growth, on his induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.

Of Ngāti Porou descent, Sir Robert has built an accomplished career spanning more than four decades across business, government, public policy and the Māori economy. His leadership has also made a significant contribution to Ngāti Porou, including serving as Lead Negotiator for the Ngāti Porou Treaty Settlement.

Sir Robert becomes just the second Ngāti Porou person to be inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, following Sir Āpirana Turupa Ngata.

Te Runanganui o Ngāti Porou congratulate Sir Robert on this significant recognition and acknowledges his continued contribution to Ngāti Porou, Māori development and the wider business community of Aotearoa.

Read more about Sir Robert’s achievements in the latest Nāti Growth newsletter below.

Nāti News August Update Centre: Sir Rob McLeod