
Rachel Arnott
Rachel Arnott is a prominent leader within Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui, where she serves as a pou whakahaere. She has been vocal about the importance of maintaining strong partnerships with local councils, emphasizing mutual respect and commitment to environmental stewardship and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Arnott expressed concern over the recent cancellation of the Mana Whakahono agreements, noting that it may symbolize a lack of support for collaborative resource management efforts.
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Rachel Arnott said the new Mana Whakahono might be New Zealand’s shortest-lived statutory pact.
Ngāti Ruanui and South Taranaki District Council strike deal in face of Government cullThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-13



