Whakarewa ki te Rangi
Pūmau ki te Whenua
Rise to the heavens, stand firm upon the land - a vision for our whānau and whenua to flourish together.
"He iti noa, he pito mata"
Prosperity and wellbeing flow through whānau, waitī, waitā, and whenua
our whānau
Welcome to Ngāti Rārua
Ātiawa Iwi Trust
We are the mandated authority for the owners of the Whakarewa lands in Motueka, Te Tauihu. Our purpose is to manage and develop these ancestral lands for the benefit of all owners and their descendants.
Through Te Maara, our new strategic direction, we nurture whānau wellbeing, grow economic prosperity, and safeguard our cultural and environmental heritage for generations to come.
Trust established to serve descendants of 109 tūpuna
Regaining possession of ancestral whenua
Growing economic base and supporting whānau development
Te Maara strategy - a new chapter
Our Strategic Pillars
Tau Whenua
Land & EnvironmentSustaining our whenua through responsible management, environmental stewardship, and long-term land development.
Tau Tangata
People & WellbeingInvesting in whānau through education grants, health initiatives, and pathways for cultural reconnection.
Tau Ohanga
Economy & GrowthBuilding a sustainable economic base through strategic investments, partnerships, and commercial ventures.
Tau Tikanga
Culture & IdentityPreserving and revitalising our cultural heritage, te reo Māori, and customary practices for future generations.
