Plans by two hapū of Ngāti Pikiao to expand their Wahanui urupā, or burial site, near Lake Rotoehu have received a boost thanks to a $36,000 grant from Transpower's Community Care Fund.
The Wahanui urupā has been a culturally significant site for more than a century.
It represents the final resting place of many hapū members of Ngāti Tamateatutahi and Ngāti Kawiti.
A goal of both hapū has been to extend the urupā to ensure whānau can be buried close to their tūpuna, while improving access for those who visit.