Taiao Report (TRONPnui Annual Report 2025)
OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR
The Taiao function saw the completion of major contracts during the period. This resulted in a change in contract revenue, resource availability, and ultimately the operational plan. A major part of our reset has focused on our key relationships, and actively rethinking how to better deliver and support TRONPnui's vision and purpose. This year also marked a defining chapter for the Raukumara Pae Maunga restoration project that Ngati Porou is a key partner of. The project's five year funding cycle is nearing its end, which has created the opportunity for a new charitable trust to be established to ensure the future of the kaupapa.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Re-establishment of Critical Relationships
The first priority of the Taiao programme reset has been on key relationships, rather than policy or projects. This has involved re-establishing positive, functional relationships with Nga Rohe Moana o Nga Hapu o Ngati Porou, hapu taiao roopu, governance, and key local and central government partners including Gisborne District Council (GDC), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Te Uru Rakau, Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ministry for the Environment MfE). We have two active funding agreements, one with GDC and the other with DOC. The reinvigorated relationships has provided a stable foundation to collectively address environmental challenges and enabled the Runanganui to act as a credible advocate on regional and national policy matters. Our relationships with whanau and hapu across the rohe have allowed us to provide increased technical expertise, resourcing and support when and
where required.
Enablement of hapu
Kaimahi from the Taiao roopu, have also made a concerted effort to more actively involve hapu and Nga Rohe Moana in Crown and Council relationships. Traditionally relationships with agencies such as the GDC and DOC have been with TRONPnui representatives, which is correct from a legislative perspective as TRONPnui is the iwi partner in several Treaty Settlement accords and protocols. We are now more actively pursuing the engagement and participation of hapu members in these kinds of forums, to expand the influence of hapu in decision-making processes.
Raukumara Pae Maunga restoration project update
This year marked a defining chapter for the Raukumara Pae Maunga project. The ngahere is showing real signs of healing with birdlife returning to once-silent valleys, and native growth is visibly regenerating. The restoration mahi has been overseen by the Raukumara Governance Group, which was established as a result of the 2020 Kawenata between Ngati Porou and Te Whanau-a-Apanui, and the Department of Conservation. Ngati Porou has TRONPnui-appointed representatives on this board. As the project's five year investment of $34 million from the government nears its end, attention has turned to securing ongoing investment to ensure the kaupapa's long-term future. The Raukumara Pae Maunga Charitable Trust has been established to replace the Raukumara Governance Group. The new Charitable Trust will focus on building new partnerships and attracting philanthropic support to protect both the Raukumara and the skilled workforce that upholds it. Although the Government has pledged further funding of $6 million over three years, there will be a short fall, as sustaining current operations requires at least $4.72 million annually.
PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
Our work-programme priorities include:
Growing Kaitiaki for Tomorrow
One of the Raukumara Pae Maunga project's most inspiring initiatives has been Trapping in Schools, a hands-on learning programme connecting tamariki with real-world conservation practice. Active across 14 kura from Te Whanau-a- Apanui to Ngati Porou, students manage traplines spanning more than 30 kilometres, collect data, and share their findings. Over 120 pests have been removed, directly contributing to biodiversity gains while embedding matauranga Maori within the classroom. The programme is nurturing a generation of rangatahi who see themselves as caretakers of the ngahere, carrying forward the values of kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, and care for Raukumara Pae Maunga.
Raukumara Pae Maunga Restoration Project
Our Forests Reviving
Our People
Communities in Action
Growing Kaitiaki for Tomorrow
Download a copy of the TRONPnui Group 2025 Annual Report here:
https://www.ngatiporou.com/publication/annual-report-2025
Download a copy of the TRONPnui Group 2025 Financials here:
https://www.ngatiporou.com/publication/annual-consolidated-financial-statement-2025
Taiao Report (TRONPnui Annual Report 2025)
OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR
The Taiao function saw the completion of major contracts during the period. This resulted in a change in contract revenue, resource availability, and ultimately the operational plan. A major part of our reset has focused on our key relationships, and actively rethinking how to better deliver and support TRONPnui's vision and purpose. This year also marked a defining chapter for the Raukumara Pae Maunga restoration project that Ngati Porou is a key partner of. The project's five year funding cycle is nearing its end, which has created the opportunity for a new charitable trust to be established to ensure the future of the kaupapa.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Re-establishment of Critical Relationships
The first priority of the Taiao programme reset has been on key relationships, rather than policy or projects. This has involved re-establishing positive, functional relationships with Nga Rohe Moana o Nga Hapu o Ngati Porou, hapu taiao roopu, governance, and key local and central government partners including Gisborne District Council (GDC), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Te Uru Rakau, Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ministry for the Environment MfE). We have two active funding agreements, one with GDC and the other with DOC. The reinvigorated relationships has provided a stable foundation to collectively address environmental challenges and enabled the Runanganui to act as a credible advocate on regional and national policy matters. Our relationships with whanau and hapu across the rohe have allowed us to provide increased technical expertise, resourcing and support when and
where required.
Enablement of hapu
Kaimahi from the Taiao roopu, have also made a concerted effort to more actively involve hapu and Nga Rohe Moana in Crown and Council relationships. Traditionally relationships with agencies such as the GDC and DOC have been with TRONPnui representatives, which is correct from a legislative perspective as TRONPnui is the iwi partner in several Treaty Settlement accords and protocols. We are now more actively pursuing the engagement and participation of hapu members in these kinds of forums, to expand the influence of hapu in decision-making processes.
Raukumara Pae Maunga restoration project update
This year marked a defining chapter for the Raukumara Pae Maunga project. The ngahere is showing real signs of healing with birdlife returning to once-silent valleys, and native growth is visibly regenerating. The restoration mahi has been overseen by the Raukumara Governance Group, which was established as a result of the 2020 Kawenata between Ngati Porou and Te Whanau-a-Apanui, and the Department of Conservation. Ngati Porou has TRONPnui-appointed representatives on this board. As the project's five year investment of $34 million from the government nears its end, attention has turned to securing ongoing investment to ensure the kaupapa's long-term future. The Raukumara Pae Maunga Charitable Trust has been established to replace the Raukumara Governance Group. The new Charitable Trust will focus on building new partnerships and attracting philanthropic support to protect both the Raukumara and the skilled workforce that upholds it. Although the Government has pledged further funding of $6 million over three years, there will be a short fall, as sustaining current operations requires at least $4.72 million annually.
PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
Our work-programme priorities include:
Growing Kaitiaki for Tomorrow
One of the Raukumara Pae Maunga project's most inspiring initiatives has been Trapping in Schools, a hands-on learning programme connecting tamariki with real-world conservation practice. Active across 14 kura from Te Whanau-a- Apanui to Ngati Porou, students manage traplines spanning more than 30 kilometres, collect data, and share their findings. Over 120 pests have been removed, directly contributing to biodiversity gains while embedding matauranga Maori within the classroom. The programme is nurturing a generation of rangatahi who see themselves as caretakers of the ngahere, carrying forward the values of kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, and care for Raukumara Pae Maunga.
Raukumara Pae Maunga Restoration Project
Our Forests Reviving
Our People
Communities in Action
Growing Kaitiaki for Tomorrow
Download a copy of the TRONPnui Group 2025 Annual Report here:
https://www.ngatiporou.com/publication/annual-report-2025
Download a copy of the TRONPnui Group 2025 Financials here:
https://www.ngatiporou.com/publication/annual-consolidated-financial-statement-2025
Taiao Report (TRONPnui Annual Report 2025)
OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR
The Taiao function saw the completion of major contracts during the period. This resulted in a change in contract revenue, resource availability, and ultimately the operational plan. A major part of our reset has focused on our key relationships, and actively rethinking how to better deliver and support TRONPnui's vision and purpose. This year also marked a defining chapter for the Raukumara Pae Maunga restoration project that Ngati Porou is a key partner of. The project's five year funding cycle is nearing its end, which has created the opportunity for a new charitable trust to be established to ensure the future of the kaupapa.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Re-establishment of Critical Relationships
The first priority of the Taiao programme reset has been on key relationships, rather than policy or projects. This has involved re-establishing positive, functional relationships with Nga Rohe Moana o Nga Hapu o Ngati Porou, hapu taiao roopu, governance, and key local and central government partners including Gisborne District Council (GDC), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Te Uru Rakau, Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ministry for the Environment MfE). We have two active funding agreements, one with GDC and the other with DOC. The reinvigorated relationships has provided a stable foundation to collectively address environmental challenges and enabled the Runanganui to act as a credible advocate on regional and national policy matters. Our relationships with whanau and hapu across the rohe have allowed us to provide increased technical expertise, resourcing and support when and
where required.
Enablement of hapu
Kaimahi from the Taiao roopu, have also made a concerted effort to more actively involve hapu and Nga Rohe Moana in Crown and Council relationships. Traditionally relationships with agencies such as the GDC and DOC have been with TRONPnui representatives, which is correct from a legislative perspective as TRONPnui is the iwi partner in several Treaty Settlement accords and protocols. We are now more actively pursuing the engagement and participation of hapu members in these kinds of forums, to expand the influence of hapu in decision-making processes.
Raukumara Pae Maunga restoration project update
This year marked a defining chapter for the Raukumara Pae Maunga project. The ngahere is showing real signs of healing with birdlife returning to once-silent valleys, and native growth is visibly regenerating. The restoration mahi has been overseen by the Raukumara Governance Group, which was established as a result of the 2020 Kawenata between Ngati Porou and Te Whanau-a-Apanui, and the Department of Conservation. Ngati Porou has TRONPnui-appointed representatives on this board. As the project's five year investment of $34 million from the government nears its end, attention has turned to securing ongoing investment to ensure the kaupapa's long-term future. The Raukumara Pae Maunga Charitable Trust has been established to replace the Raukumara Governance Group. The new Charitable Trust will focus on building new partnerships and attracting philanthropic support to protect both the Raukumara and the skilled workforce that upholds it. Although the Government has pledged further funding of $6 million over three years, there will be a short fall, as sustaining current operations requires at least $4.72 million annually.
PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
Our work-programme priorities include:
Growing Kaitiaki for Tomorrow
One of the Raukumara Pae Maunga project's most inspiring initiatives has been Trapping in Schools, a hands-on learning programme connecting tamariki with real-world conservation practice. Active across 14 kura from Te Whanau-a- Apanui to Ngati Porou, students manage traplines spanning more than 30 kilometres, collect data, and share their findings. Over 120 pests have been removed, directly contributing to biodiversity gains while embedding matauranga Maori within the classroom. The programme is nurturing a generation of rangatahi who see themselves as caretakers of the ngahere, carrying forward the values of kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, and care for Raukumara Pae Maunga.
Raukumara Pae Maunga Restoration Project
Our Forests Reviving
Our People
Communities in Action
Growing Kaitiaki for Tomorrow
Download a copy of the TRONPnui Group 2025 Annual Report here:
https://www.ngatiporou.com/publication/annual-report-2025
Download a copy of the TRONPnui Group 2025 Financials here:
https://www.ngatiporou.com/publication/annual-consolidated-financial-statement-2025
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