TE MAARA TAU WHENUA, TAU TANGATA

Whakarewa ki te Rangi,
Pūmau ki te Whenua

The digital home of Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust. Rising to our true potential, grounded by the land that connects us.

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

Welcome to Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust

For over 30 years, we have been the kaitiaki of our people and place. Guided by Te Maara - our strategic vision of a well-tended garden - we nurture the growth of our whānau, our whenua, and our future.

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109
Tūpuna
94
Ngāti Rārua
15
Te Ātiawa
30+
Years
RATONGA

What We Do

Whenua & Environment

Kaitiakitanga of our lands and natural resources. Managing environmental projects, land use, and sustainability initiatives for future generations.

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Education & Grants

Supporting whānau through scholarships, educational grants, and learning opportunities from kōhanga reo through to tertiary study.

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Housing & Wellbeing

Affordable housing pathways, health and social support services, and community wellbeing programmes for our uri.

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Governance & Strategy

Transparent governance guided by Te Maara - our strategic vision. Annual planning, financial stewardship, and iwi representation.

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PŪRONGO

Latest from our Whānau

History

Tracing Our Whakapapa: A Journey Through Time

Exploring the rich lineage of Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa through the centuries of settlement and growth.

12 March 2025
People

Rangatahi Leadership Programme Graduates

Celebrating the 2025 cohort of our emerging leaders programme - 18 rangatahi ready to serve their communities.

28 February 2025
Pānui

Te Maara Strategy Update: Year Two Progress

A look at the milestones achieved in the second year of our Te Maara strategic plan across all four pou.

15 February 2025
Ko Wai Mātou

Ko Kaparatehau te Marae

Ko Motueka te Awa

Ko Wharepapa te Maunga

Ko Ngāti Rārua, ko Te Ātiawa ngā Iwi

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