Pānui
Matariki Celebrations 2026
Join us for a week of celebration as we honour the Māori New Year with events across the rohe.
Te Maara Tau Whenua, Tau Tangata
Whakarewa ki te Rangi,
Pūmau ki te Whenua
Raised to the sky, grounded to the land
Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Welcome
Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust serves as the mandated voice for our people across Te Tauihu. Guided by the Te Maara strategy, we nurture the cultural, social, and economic wellbeing of our whānau - growing strong roots in our whenua while reaching for new horizons.
3,800+
Registered Members
175+
Years of Legacy
$42M
Assets Under Management
12
Programmes Active
Our Pillars
Ngā Pou Maara
Te Pou Tangata
People & Culture
Strengthening identity, te reo, and cultural practices across our whānau and hapū.
Te Pou Whenua
Land & Environment
Exercising kaitiakitanga over our whenua and natural taonga for future generations.
Te Pou Ohanga
Economic Growth
Building a sustainable economic base that creates opportunity and prosperity for our people.
Te Pou Mātauranga
Knowledge & Education
Investing in education, research, and skill development to unlock whānau potential.
News & Updates
Latest Pūrongo
Te Maara Philosophy
Te Maara Home Truths
01
Nothing grows alone
Every seedling needs soil, water, and light. Our strength is in our connections - whānau, whenua, and wairua growing together.
02
What we give, we receive
The maara returns what we invest in it. Through manaakitanga and service, we cultivate abundance for all our people.
03
We are only here for a time
We are guardians, not owners. Our role is to nurture this garden so it flourishes long after our season has passed.
