Tāwhaki

Proud to be part of this group and this kaupapa - supporting more sustainable aerospace technology to soar. 🚀 Ngā mihi to New Zealand Story Group for continuing to share our story with the world. 🌏 #WorldSpaceWeek

Great to collaborate with our friends at AgResearch on this research project exploring innovative, regenerative farming options for Kaitorete that integrate mātauranga (indigenous knowledge) and agricultural science. 🙌🏾🌿 Learn more below ⬇️

🌱 Weaving mātauranga and soil science together to understand the past at Kaitorete 🌱   An exciting joint research project with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University (NZ) and Tāwhaki has delivered fresh insights on activity at the southern end of Kaitorete.   Soil samples collected from a range of rua (pits) were analysed in the university lab for plant microfossils and found to have significant traces of tuberous vegetable - most likely kūmara. This research brings the past to life in the most vivid way, providing a strong foundation for reconnecting whānau with this whenua. Mātauranga (indigenous knowledge) held by Kaitorete mana whenua has guided what to look for and where, and how to interpret findings, and soil science has delivered new ways of understanding it.   A huge mihi to the Brian Mason Scientific & Technical Trust for their generous support of this project and all who shared their knowledge and expertise.   Further research opportunities for developing an even more comprehensive understanding of this landscape have been identified and we look forward to learning more from this whenua and reconnecting to help plan for the future.   Research team: Julie Gillespie | Carol Smith | Dyanna Jolly | Rulon Nutira | Julian Phillips | Erana Riddell   Te Taumutu Runanga #WairewaRūnanga Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment #taiao #whenua

A week of incredible highlights    A huge mihi to Aerospace New Zealand for an awesome New Zealand Aerospace Summit event in Ōtautahi Christchurch this week showcasing our fast-growing sector in Aotearoa and stimulating great kōrero (conversations) and chances to connect.    - Wonderful to have our Head of Aerospace Stan Topping invited to talk on navigating best practice with regulators from here and around the world and provide an update on the last 12 months and what's ahead (📸 Aerospace New Zealand) - We loved the focus on sustainability from future fuels to climate change data to aircraft to space - We were inspired talking to tomorrow's aerospace leaders at the STEAM Education Workshop  - Grateful to host delegates across the week from the US, Korea, Japan, Australia, France and Aotearoa and our Minister for Space Hon Judith Collins KC MP at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete.    Ngā mihi nui to our friends at ChristchurchNZ for sharing space with us and helping promote our region and Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre as one of the best places in the world for aerospace.    Bringing together the whole spectrum of aerospace collaborators this week - researchers, manufacturers, operators, tech developers, suppliers, regulators, policy makers, investors, students, educators, economic development agencies, international partners and more - brought home the incredible opportunities that exist for our communities and country by continuing to support the growth of this sector.   Here's to more epic and inspiring weeks to come!   Te Taumutu Runanga #WairewaRūnanga Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment #NZAS24 #AdvancedAviation #Aerospace  

Great to host Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister for Space Hon Judith Collins KC MP at the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete today. An awesome opportunity to walk the whenua together and look to the future - helping advance the aerospace sector to benefit our communities, country and planet. 🌱🌏

Taking steps to advance uncrewed aircraft operations with our friends at Airways International Ltd (AIL)   Great to complete the first project with Airways after our collaboration agreement was announced in June.    The AirShare UTM is now live at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre - helping facilitate all uncrewed aircraft operations at the centre and enhancing situational awareness by providing a picture of airspace activity at and around Tāwhaki.   Advanced UTM features will also be trialled, with input from operators, Tāwhaki and Airways to gather data on how UTM supports the development of a modern, safe airspace that serves all users.    Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gUmnqV4f   Te Taumutu Runanga #WairewaRūnanga Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment #UTM #UAV #RPAS #aerospace #advancedaviation #aerospaceNZ ChristchurchNZ  

Nau mai, haere mai to our new Board Members, John H. and Michael Singleton.   We recently welcomed John and Michael to Tāwhaki with a mihi whakatau - an official welcome - with staff and Board, and a visit to Kaitorete whenua and the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre.   John and Michael bring a wealth of commercial expertise and aerospace sector experience to their roles and shared their excitement to contribute to this kaupapa.   "It’s a privilege to join the Tāwhaki team and support the vision of growing the Aotearoa aerospace sector and rejuvenating the land on Kaitorete," says John. "We received a very warm welcome and recognise the hard work of the team to date and the exciting journey ahead."   "Tāwhaki has an ambitious kaupapa speaking to the past and the future," says Michael. "It's exciting to join at this part of its journey as it pursues its ambition in this special part of the world."   We mihi to outgoing Board members Megen McKay, Carolyn Mortland and Andrea Byrom for their outstanding service as part of our inaugural board.   Te Taumutu Runanga #WairewaRūnanga Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment #aerospaceNZ ChristchurchNZ

How do we transport people and goods more sustainably? Hydrogen-powered aircraft with zero emissions are one of the leading solutions.🌿 We loved hosting our mates at AMSL Aero today at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre to understand more about their mission and testing needs. Australian-based AMSL is developing Vertiia, the world's first long-range hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing (#VTOL) aircraft. It's designed to act as an air ambulance or for passenger or cargo transport and operate: at 300 km/h over 1000 km range  with a 10-minute refuel time quieter than a helicopter AMSL were joined by more of our Aussie mates - Stralis Aircraft (YC W23) on a return visit. Stralis are working on ambitious plans to introduce zero-emission hydrogen-electric aircraft at scale. Working together to advance aerospace solutions that benefit people and the planet - this is what it's all about! Find out more about these innovative companies: ➡️www.amslaero.com ➡️www.stralis.aero #WairewaRūnanga Te Taumutu Runanga Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment #tech4good #aerospaceNZ #eVTOL #advancedaviation #climatetech #hydrogen #netzero

What a way to end the week - hosting the Dawn Aerospace team once again on their path to flying supersonic. Always pushing, always innovating - love your work team and love supporting your epic mahi! 🙌🏾

Awesome to connect up with friends across the uncrewed aerospace sector at the UAVNZ symposium, part of the Aviation Industry Association NZ Annual Conference in Ōtautahi this week. We mihi to UAVNZ Chair Dr Isaac Henderson and the team for a great event covering everything from uncrewed traffic management to the global UAV market. Look forward to more great kōrero on how we can work together to help the aerospace sector in Aotearoa and uncrewed aircraft technology soar. Pictured: Airways International Ltd (AIL) Head of Products (Digital) Justine Whitfield, Aerosearch Limited Head of Programmes Robert de Roo and Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre Site Manager John Mann #aerospacenz #aviation #advancedaviation #UAV #RPAS