Ngāti Porou is describing its agreement with the Gisborne District Council to share responsibilities for protecting freshwater and land resources as a 'watershed' moment. Iwi and the local community on the western coast of Northland are welcoming the millions of dollars of funding to help protect the kiwi and enhance its natural habitat. The designers behind New Zealand's latest tourism campaign were among the 3 winners in the Māori section of the New Zealand design awards.