Imogen BrophyLocal Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·4 Aug, 2026 03:52 AM4 mins to readInitial investigations into what solar will look like on Pākōwhai Marae have already taken place. Photo / Nigel ThornicroftAn expanded solar project in Tairāwhiti is powering up 12 more marae to improve their energy resilience.The Trust Tairāwhiti initiative has already provided solar panels to 22 marae, with the latest installations delivered in partnership with Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development.
The initial installations received
