The ritual continues as Maori bring the fire from the mountain to the Whanganui River, or Te Awa Tupua, the river of sacred power. Maori tribes have controlled, cared for, and depended on the ...

In the case of Whanganui awa, it had "shifted the whole mindset away from being pretty much ... used and abused" by local businesses and council, she said. Now, guardians both from the Crown and ...

He also planned discussions with iwi and hapū on establishing a cultural centre that celebrates Te Awa Tupua and explores the indigenous and European settlement history of the Whanganui River.

Ruapehu District Council Sustainability Facilitator Emily Jasmine (R) discussing recycling and sustainability with students at the Enviroschools Awa Day next to the Whanganui River at Ngā Huinga ...