Lake Taupō Forest Trust

19/08/2026

🌲HE PĀNUI: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - Winch-Assisted Ground-Based (WAGB) Harvesting, Tūrangi

New Zealand Forest Managers (NZFM) is a specialised forest management organisation that has operated since 1989, providing commercial forest owners with a comprehensive range of services across forest establishment, development, protection, investment, harvesting and marketing. NZFM invite registrations of interest for a Winch-Assisted Ground-Based (WAGB) harvesting programme within NZFM-managed forests, predominantly in Lake Taupō Forest near Tūrangi.

The work comprises a three-year harvesting programme, primarily in second-rotation pruned radiata pine stands previously harvested using conventional tractor-based systems. We are seeking an experienced contractor who can deliver excellent health, safety and environmental performance while maximising mechanisation, operational efficiency, and value for our forest owners.

Please email your details to Matt Owen [email protected] to register your interest.

Registrations of interest close 04/09/2026.

🔗https://www.nzfm.co.nz/news-and-articles/request-for-proposal-winch-assisted-ground-based-harvesting-turangi

07/08/2026

⚠️ PLANNED LANDSAR TRAINING EXERCISE

Kia ora e te whānau,

Land Search and Rescue and New Zealand Police will be conducting a training exercise from Friday 7 August to Saturday 8 August.

Activity will take place around Kiko Road, Hauauru Road, neighbouring Māori land blocks, and parts of Kaimanawa Forest Park. Forest users may notice search teams, Police vehicles, signage, and an Incident Management Team operating from an LTFT skid site.

This is a training exercise only. Please follow all signage and take care when travelling through the area. No fi****ms will be carried by LandSAR personnel.

We appreciate the cooperation of whānau, landowners, hunters, and other forest users while this important training takes place.

29/07/2026

Kia ora e te whānau, please note that He Akina will be closed tomorrow, Friday 31 July. If you need to renew your permit or fob key, please visit the LTFT or NZFM offices in Tūrangi. Otherwise, He Akina will reopen as usual on Monday, 3 August.

Office Closure Notice – Friday 31 July 2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Just a friendly notice that our team will be working off-site on Friday 31st July 2026, and the office will be closed.

For permit and FoB updates or general enquiries please come see us before Friday, or we will re-open as normal on Monday 3rd August.

21/07/2026

Kia ora whānau

If you have any questions about your whenua, head along to Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust's Māori Land Court Paneke Clinic on Wednesday, 5 August.

See the information below for more details and booking information. 👇

🌿 Connect with the Māori Land Court in Taupō 🌿

Every whenua journey is different, and sometimes all it takes is the right kōrero to know your next step.

The Māori Land Court Paneke Clinic is returning to Taupō on Wednesday 5 August. Whether you're beginning a succession, updating ownership details, supporting your trust, or simply looking for guidance.

Here to help with all thing's whenua Māori - we still have appointments available.

Contact us [email protected] to book

If you have a Community Services Card, bring it along too—you may be eligible for reduced Māori Land Court application fees.

13/07/2026

🌿 PĀNUI | PANEKE CLINIC – MĀORI LAND COURT OFF-SITE SERVICES 🌿

He Iwi Kāinga is pleased to welcome the Māori Land Court Paneke Clinic back to Taupō on Wednesday 5th August 2026.

This is an opportunity to meet kanohi ki te kanohi with Māori Land Court kaimahi and receive support with a range of whenua Māori matters, including:
🔹 Succession
🔹 Updating ownership records
🔹 Trustee processes and governance matters
🔹 Preparing for elections or voting
🔹 Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a whenua owner
🔹 Navigating the Māori Land Court system
🔹 Any other pātai you may have

If you have a Community Services Card, please bring it with you, as it may help reduce Māori Land Court application fees.

OR

🕜 1:30pm | Presentation – Succession
Available both in person and online via Microsoft Teams, this presentation will guide whānau through the process of formalising occupation on Māori land, including what's required, key considerations, and what to expect.
Registration is required for both appointments and the presentation.

📩 To register:
[email protected]

Once registered, you'll receive your appointment confirmation or presentation details, including the venue, Microsoft Teams link, and calendar invitation.

Nau mai, haere mai.

09/07/2026

Kia ora e te iwi, just a reminder that the ngahere is open tomorrow (Matariki Friday) as per weekend hours: 7am to 8pm.

Please make sure your permits and keys are updated, and as always kia haumaru.

24/06/2026

Te Reo Kākāriki - Pipiri edition is now live 🌟 read more below:

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He wā tēnei e whakahou ai, e whakakaha ai hoki i ngā kaupapa e whai oranga ai ngā whānau me ngā uri, ā, e hāngai ana ki te ara e whāia nei e ngā kaitiaki mō te tipu me te toitūtanga o tō tātou iwi.

23/06/2026

Ngā tamariki mokopuna o tō tātou tūpuna e hono ana ki te whenua 🌱 Koro Hiki Ellis demonstrating pine tree planting to year 5 & 6 students of Te Kura o Hīrangi 🌲

11/06/2026

Mōrena e te whānau just a reminder that we will be in Taupō today at He Akina, 88 Kaimanawa Street. Nau mai haere mai 🌻

09/06/2026

☎️ We’re back online! Phones are up and running again 👍

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📞 Phone System Down‼️

Kia ora whānau, our phone lines are currently down and we’re working hard to get them back up and running.

In the meantime, please contact us via email [email protected] or message us here on Facebook if you need anything.

Apologies for the inconvenience.