“We are pleased to have been able to work through the sale and purchase with 100% backing from the previous owners and hope that local businesses and whānau will rally in support of the Star, allowing us to maintain this service for our community,” he said.

Matt Wilson, Chairman of The Wairoa Star Board says: “The Board and shareholders of The Wairoa Star are delighted the paper will continue to be published in Wairoa for the people of Wairoa, sharing important local news, written locally.

“Tātau Tātau has excellent resources, local connections, and infrastructure to support them to succeed. This is a new and exciting chapter for the Wairoa community, and we are pleased to have sold the newspaper and website to a group so passionate and intrinsic to their local community.”

Tātau Tātau Commercial arm – also known as E Tipu was established to protect and grow the commercial assets on behalf of its shareholder, Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust and the seven Kāhui (Beneficial entities).

“I am absolutely thrilled that the Wairoa Star community newspaper will continue,” says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

“Communication and keeping people informed are so important, and I know that the few months that we haven’t had the Wairoa Star around have been difficult, especially for those who are not active on social media.

“Congratulations to Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa for having the foresight and recognising the importance of this iconic Wairoa publication and committing to the continuation of the printed paper whilst looking to grow the digital component.

“I would also like to thank the Wairoa Star Board members and shareholders for their work in ensuring the voice of the Wairoa Star remains local.

The birth of the new Star and first print edition under the new ownership is being targeted for late October.

19 September 2024

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