VISITING THE Ihumātao Reclamation Village

Information for people wanting to visit or offer support

Kaupapa

• We are in the realm of Rongo (peace), we are strictly a non-violent campaign. All visitors will be asked to keep to this kaupapa (policy) to uphold the integrity of the whaanau for the safety and well-being of all who come to the whenua (land).
  
• Peaceful – Passive – Positive – Protectors of the whenua.

The Ihumātao Reclamation Village is:

• Auahi Kore - Smoke Free (smoke outside the entrance ways away from view of our tamariki)
• Waipiro Kore - Alcohol Free
  
• Whakapooauau Kore - Drug Free

What’s on today?

• Daily Programme and activities published on the Protect Ihumatao Facebook page and Instagram page

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Visiting Ihumaatao

• You are welcome to come to the whenua between 7am and 10pm. Lights out is at 10pm, with no visitors after 10pm.
• Whakamoemiti (prayers) is at 7am and 10pm daily

Larger groups - please notify us in advance

• Large groups and schools please notify us one day in advance, so that we can make preparations for your arrival. Email saveihumatao@gmail.com
  
• Poowhiri (welcome) hours are between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. There will be no poowhiri outside of these hours.
• There is no poowhiri on Sundays - this day is reserved Whakamoemiti (prayers) all day.

On arrival

• Please come to the Information Centre on arrival for sign in and orientation. The information centre is located next to the Māori Wardens office.

Our front line has transitioned to a waanaga space (Wana)

• We have shown the world what passive, peaceful, positive protection of our sacred whenua can look like, and now the front line is being transformed into a waanaga space - a space of learning.
• This will mean the pressure will be taken off us to find people to hold the night air. All of us can get a good night’s rest and focus on making sure the days are buzzing with matauranga (knowledge) to encourage, create awareness and uplift the koorero of our people and our whenua.
• Keep an eye on our social media pages for further updates or ask at the Information Centre if you want to join the roster..

Camping

• We are currently not taking any new campers.
• Thank you to all our amazing supporters who are keen to come and camp. We are overwhelmed by the support of those willing to stay here in the cold and rain. Our whenua needs to rest and revive.

Health and Safety

• We have first aiders, doctors and nurses providing basic first aid from the caravan on the Aatea which is open from 8am – 6pm. If you would like to volunteer to go on the roster please email us in the first instance and we will put you in touch with the coordinator.
• First aid is available after hours from the Maaori Wardens Portacom. I

Volunteers

• There are always jobs to do - please ask at the info centre what you or your roopu (group) can help out with.

Carpooling to Ihumātao

• Here is a page for carpooling

Raahui (Temporary prohibition)

• The whanau of Ihumātao have put a Raahui on our maunga (mountain) Te Puketaapapatanga a Hape.
• Due to the weather conditions we want to prevent any damage to the tihi or the slopes.
• Please respect this tikanga (protocol) and refrain from climbing/walking on its top or slopes.

T-shirts

• Are available in person on the whenua or online at https://www.protectihumataoclothing.com/

Media requests

• Our spokespeople are getting a large number of requests.
• Please contact our media liaison person Rahera at rahera11@gmail.com or phone +64 2166 8049
• She will be your main point of contact for any media. When arriving on the whenua please touch base with the media team at their portacom.
• There is no recording during Powhiri, Whakamoemiti or at the waanaga space.

Your photos, videos and art

• Many of our supporters are sending us fantastic photos or media content. Unfortunately we can’t process most of these in time. And so, we encourage you to continue liking, commenting, posting and sharing with your personal networks on Facebook. The more that people share, the more our story is heard.
• If you are posting on social media then please use the hashtags #protectIhumatao #protectIhumātao

Items needed

• If you would like to help by donating items, please look for the most up to date list of requests on our Facebook and Instagram stories.
• You can bring items to the drop-off site at Ōruarangi Rd coming from the northern (Ascott Road) end. Our road marshals and Māori Wardens can direct you to the drop off shed.
• Please do not donate items that are not on the list. The aroha is overwhelming and we may not be able to store the excess. Contact us via email if you are unsure: saveihumatao@gmail.com

Kai (food)

• Prepared kai is helpful such as bulk baked items or biscuits.
• If your group would like to prepare a meal for our kaitiaki, please send us your contact details via email. We will get in touch to organise a date and time for you to cook.

Our Petition

• Please sign our petition here

Official ways to donate

• If you would like to make a donation to support our kaupapa (cause), please deposit directly to our official Kiwibank account : Save Our Unique Landscape 38-9017-0062452-00
• or PayPal account: ihumataopaypal@gmail.com
• There is also a quick response fund set up by ActionStation
• We do not have any other fundraising pages

What donations are being used for 

• We have set up a village in the middle of the road so that we can protect this significant whenua. We have had to bring in everything needed from off-site.
• Groups, businesses and individuals have been very generous in offering donations of goods or equipment to help with the operation of Ihumātao Reclamation Village.
• Monetary donations are being put towards infrastructure and services. We are also putting aside funds for legal services that may be needed in the near future.

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