U3A Remuera
U3A Remuera
We meet on the second Monday each month at 10.00 am at St Chads on St Johns Road.
We welcome visitors and new members.
Monday 12th May our speaker is Marama Royal, Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust
Marama Royal MNZM, JP has been a Director of Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust since 2010 and served as Chair since December 2O17. The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust is the governing entity, whose purpose is to receive, administer and protect the Trust’s assets to ensure the cultural, social and commercial development of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for the benefit of its members.
Mārama holds several directorships and chair roles across Tamaki and Aotearoa and has recently been appointed as Pro Chancellor at AUT. In addition, her current voluntary roles within the community include serving as a Justice of the Peace and as an Independent Marriage Celebrant.
Her fields of expertise include extensive experience in strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, governance, and organisational change. For Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, as the tangata whenua of Central Tāmaki, climate change and sustainability of our environment are top priorities. The protection and restoration of our whenua and moana are key to the future. Marama is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for whānau, especially our kaumatua and is a servant of her people.
Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu: Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations, especially the tamariki and mokopuna, our leaders of tomorrow
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒
I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Keen for an update? The Post has you covered
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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