Ruakura Planting Project - over 5,000 native plants planted at Hopuhopu

Riparian planting and fencing programs for waterway protection

Maara Kai (food gardens) at multiple marae

Te Mana o te Awa framework for water protection

Environmental DNA testing and monitoring for invasive species

Energy Distribution Business (Ruakura Energy) for sustainable power supply

Native Nursery program supplying 68,233 native plants in FY24

Te Wairepo wetland restoration at Ruakura

Freshwater Gold Clam invasive species removal - harvested 1,125kg from Waikato River

Forestry Stewardship Certification (FSC) for Kawaroa forestry

Reduction of carbon footprint through local log sales instead of export

Mahinga Kai traditional food gathering restoration

Biodiversity enhancement and water quality improvements across 12 farm properties

Renewable energy exploration - offshore wind farming, hydrogen energy opportunities

Environmental restoration mahi and taiao training courses

He Manawa Whenua sustainability strategy framework (in development)

Waikato River restoration and tuna trap/transfer programme

Waikato River Clean-up funding projects ($1.16M total)

Beyond the Surface project for waterway restoration

Real-time water monitoring in Manggatatea Stream

Greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and compliance for farming

Certifications in 4X4 Safety, chainsaw training for environmental restoration work

Kai sovereignty programme to reduce market duopoly

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for Kawaroa Forest

Riparian fencing and native tree planting (over 10km of new fences, 28,000 native trees planned)

Solar energy waananga for renewable energy adoption

Carbon credits held as intangible assets (valued at $17.192m revaluation gain)

Wai Maaori and Hauora Maaori research programmes

Wai Ora water storage project at Rotowaro open cast mines to secure potable water

Taiao team initiatives for environmental restoration

Kawaroa forest harvest ongoing

He Manawa-aa-Whenua kaitiakitanga strategy emphasizing environmental outcomes

Riparian fencing by tribal members

Natural habitat improvements at Ruakura

Forestry Training programmes for tribal members

Three Waters Reforms engagement - protection of water rights and resources

Native plant sourcing from tribal nurseries

Solar energy and water harvesting built into new Ruakura developments

Mangawara Bridge project for safer access to Taupiri Maunga

Taiao Grants programme supporting environmental restoration

Wai Ora project - water supply and infrastructure

River Education Package based on maatauranga and tikanga

Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao - Waikato-Tainui Environmental Plan

Farm Environmental Plans supporting marae farming restoration

Trap and Transfer Feasibility project for tuna migration

Partnership with AgResearch combining maatauranga and science

Revaluation of carbon credits ($4.159 million gain)

Te Ture Whaimana - Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River

Investment in improving water quality in Kāwhia, Aotea, Whaaingaroa and Manukau harbours

Advocacy for water rights and protection of Waikato River

Climate change engagement hui with tribal members and marae to inform climate change strategy

Waikato and Waipaa Rivers Restoration Symposium hosting indigenous and government speakers on water protection

Taiao Grant programme ($1 million) supporting 23 environmental projects including native nurseries, environmental assessments, sustainable practice education, and aquaponics training

Five-year environmental investment programme across wai and whenua

Lake Whangape Community Schools Planting Day with DOC and regional partners

Para kore (zero waste) practices implementation across tribal offices

Support for marae to respond to climate change impacts

Engagement with local and regional councils on environmental planning

Maara Kai initiative for sustainable food production

Native nursery establishment

Pest eradication programs

River and wetland restoration projects

Carbon credits (NZU) held within Emission Trading Scheme

Water quality improvement initiatives through Healthy Rivers Plan Change

Forestry management including Pinus Radiata and Californian Coast Redwoods

Waikato River restoration and protection projects

Taiao Grant fund ($1 million) supporting environmental initiatives led by marae and tribal members

Wetland management (Lake Whangape, Lake Waikare, Matahuru)

Participation in Waikato River Authority partnerships

Carbon credits management (NZ Units in ETS)

Sustainable forestry management

Waikato River restoration and co-management

Marae environmental kaitiakitanga initiatives

Mana o Te Wai programme for river management

Environmental accords with regional councils

Tuna fishery restoration project (Manaaki Tuna)

Marae development and Oranga Marae Plans

Poukai traditional feast programs at marae

Support for tribal businesses (270+ registered in Puna Pakihi)

Te Reo Uukaipoo programme - 8 marae completed

Matariki Kaumaatua Ball celebrating and honoring kaumaatua

Tikanga Ora Reo Ora Grants - 2,889 tribal members funded

Tauro Here groups supporting tribal members in urban areas

Hui aa-Tau annual celebration with 400+ tribal members attending

Kaapuia Hui supporting governance and cultural practice

Participation in Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival

Annual Poukai attendance program for all kaimahi

Tira Hoe waka journey program reconnecting tribal members to Waikato River

Kaumaatua Grants program - 7,545 grants paid out

Education pathways programs and career support

Housing development projects preserving cultural values

Te Pae Kaakaa reo graduates - 20 graduated

Marae Mana Motuhake hui building cultural aspirations

Koorero Tuku Iho programs - 40 tribal members completed

Cultural competency training for kaimahi including Te Tiriti education

Recording and safe storage of taonga and tribal knowledge

TORO (Tikanga Ora Reo Ora) hui for cultural engagement

Te Reo Māori programs - 46 kaiako attended Te Reo Kaapuia waananga

Mahinga Kai waananga - 20 tribal members completed traditional food preparation training

Te Pito Whakatupu innovation hub and rangatahi development program

Roadshow presentations across Aotearoa reconnecting tribal members

Waka Taua video series exploring rich history of waka in 7 episodes

Taonga Tuku Iho identification and preservation programme

Support for tribal cultural enterprises and social procurement

Ngaa Ringa Whao carving team and cultural design

Marae Digital Connectivity Programme support

Matariki Ball for kaumaatua recognition

Pou Whirinaki educational aspirations support

Tooku Nei Whare workshops for home ownership empowerment

Marae papa kaainga waananga

VHS and audio tape digitisation and preservation

Te Niwha infectious diseases research partnership

Kura Waitii climate change education programme for rangatahi

Tikanga and reo Maaori programmes across tribal member, marae and hapuu levels

Ngaa Rau Puutohe heritage internship programme

Tainui Games (bringing together 25,000+ tribal members)

Mahinga Kai Waananga for traditional food knowledge and processing

Ruku Kai Waananga (scuba diving and environmental connection)

Conservation workshops for taonga protection

Heritage & Identity Team initiatives

Waikato-Tainui reo and tikanga programmes

Marae development and cultural strengthening support

Te Tira Hoe cultural induction for governors

Puuhoro STEM project with 400 rangatahi enrolled

Tira Hoe - cultural reconnection journey on Waikato River

Te Mauri Paihere ki Mangakootukutuku - kaupapa Maaori housing and support development

Aukaha news service broadcasting iwi stories

House of Science programme in primary schools

Huinga Taniwha - waananga promoting reo and tikanga resource creation

Matariki Kaumaatua Ball celebrating kaumaatua contributions

Taonga Protection training and conservation programmes

Growing Marae Wealth for Future Generations resource

VHS and Audio digitisation of taonga

Support for marae to develop Oranga Marae Plans

Native Nursery supporting employment, training and pathways

Tooku Nei Whare - Home Ownership Workshops supporting whaanau

Kaumaatua Grants programme (4,140 grants paid)

Paa Whakawairua team supporting marae engagement

Tongi Maara installation programme at marae

Te Rau Mahi - iwi employment portal connecting tribal members to opportunities

Maatauranga gathering and taonga protection support

Ruku Kai Waananga - free dive and scuba certification for tribal members

Tikanga Ora Reo Ora Ake Grants programme

Education Grants programme supporting tribal learners

Te Kaarearea housing project

Kaimahi Ora Wellbeing Strategy

Whare Taonga - cultural heritage and artefact display project

COVID-19 support including kaumaatua care

Te Puutake o te Riri commemorations

Mobile vaccination clinics (Te Hiwa o Tainui)

Marae development support

Te Pae Kaakaa - te reo and tikanga practitioner programme

Te Mauri Paihere ki Mangakootukutuku - community hub development

Tertiary education grants and scholarships

Business start-up fund for tribal entrepreneurs

Te Waharoa - Gateway to the Trades programme

Mokopuna Ora - child wellbeing and family support programme

Support for tribal interns and apprenticeships

Hopuhopu Innovation Hub - cultural, educational and residential development

Mokopuna Ora programme for tamariki and whānau in care system

Taonga Peepē initiative for newborns (50 kits with culturally selected items)

Taonga Tiaki workshops on preservation of taonga including toki, whalebone, pounamu

Taonga Tiaki waananga with Te Papa Tongarewa and Alexander Turnbull Library

Education partnerships with hapuu and Kaahui Ako

Paimaarire waananga and workshops (350 participants) to increase understanding of Paimaarire

Reo Wāananga held by Waikato ki Roto o Pooneke taura here group

Tira Hoe river journey (50 tribal members) connecting people to Tupuna Awa

Tainui Games 2020 (28,000-30,000 tribal members) for whānau wellbeing and hauora

Te Huinga Taniwha Mana Whenua waananga (250 participants) with interactive workshops

Tuupuna Times waananga for preserving narratives of ruuruhi and koroheke

Kaumaatua Christmas luncheon (220 registered, 180 attended) with 450% growth rate

Mātariki Kaumaatua Ball recognising kaumaatua contributions

Pou Whakairo unveiling at Rangiriri commemorating New Zealand Wars

Support for reo me tikanga (language and culture) through scholarships and grants

Māori health and wellbeing initiatives including Koiora Hauora Strategy

Reo Māori programmes including He Puna Kupu dictionary launch (first Tainui dialect-specific dictionary)

Marae capacity building and database development

Te Pae Kaakaa - advanced reo and tikanga program for marae paepae members

Te Reo Uukaipoo - home-based language program for whanau

He Puna Kupu - inaugural Waikato-Tainui Dialect Te Reo Dictionary

Tikanga Ora, Reo Ora (TORO) strategy to lift fluency in te reo Māori

Tainui Games - biennial cultural and sporting event (20,000+ participants)

Te Matatini national kapa haka festival participation

Waikato-Tainui Summer Internship Programme

Mokopuna Ora - kaupapa Māori child welfare program (preventing 236 tamariki from going into state care)

Master of Business Administration program

Te Hiwa o Tainui - cultural virtual reality technology center

Heritage and identity grants

Karakia and waiata practice sessions

Waiata and korero practice three times per week at Tainui Group Holdings

Noho marae cultural immersion programs for staff

Kapa Haka festival support (Tainui Waka)

Marae asset development and restoration programs

Marae online profile development for cultural connection

Paataka Kai programme (distribution of produce to marae for events)

Extended driver licensing programme

Whakatupu Marae governance training

Marae asset maintenance and safety programmes

Whaanau Ora feasibility study

Housing support and home ownership workshops (800 participants)

Education support (kawenata with 26 schools)

Employment and apprenticeship support (158 into employment, 160 through pre-trades)

Health and wellbeing programmes

Marae insurance and asset valuation support

Business support for tribal entrepreneurs

Tribal member wellbeing support

Te reo Māori language programmes (Uukaipo, Te Reo Kaakaho, Te Reo Aratau, Te Reo Kaapuia)

Takituu governance and leadership programme

Poukai gatherings and support

Kaumaatua health retreats and support

Tribal member connection and engagement