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Maraeroa Papakāinga: A Homecoming for Utakura

On 29 November 2025, before the sun woke from its slumber, our community gathered in quiet anticipation to mark a moment many years in the making—the opening of Maraeroa Papakāinga. As the first light crept across the whenua, a dawn blessing was held for each whare. One by one, the homes stood illuminated in theContinue reading “Maraeroa Papakāinga: A Homecoming for Utakura”

Whakato Kohatu Mauri

A Momentous Ocassion: Laying the Mauri Stone for Our Papakāinga Last Saturday, in the stillness of pre-dawn, when the Ao Wairua and the Ao Kikokiko coexist on the whenua, around 25 members of our whānau whānui gathered at Maraeroa. They left the comfort of their warm beds before the dawn chorus began, coming together toContinue reading “Whakato Kohatu Mauri”

Manuka Honey Joint Venture

Seeking Experienced Beekeeper for Sustainable Honey Production Utakura 7 Inc. is seeking expressions of interest from an experienced and registered beekeeper to establish a mutually beneficial partnership in honey production. As a sustainable beekeeper, you can work in perfect harmony with our unique Far North valley, situated on the upper reaches of the picturesque HokiangaContinue reading “Manuka Honey Joint Venture”