Whakarewa
ki te Rangi
Rising to our true potential, grounded by the land that connects us
ABOUT THE TRUST
109 Original Tūpuna.
One United Whānau.
The Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust represents a unique group of descendants from two iwi. They whakapapa back to our 94 Ngāti Rārua tūpuna and 15 Te Ātiawa tūpuna - the original landowners of our Motueka homelands.
As a Trust, we manage and nurture these land holdings on behalf of and for the benefit of all descendants of the original 109 owners.
Our Full Story30+
Years of Progress
POU MAARA
Strategic Pillars
Education
Supporting aspirations from early childhood through tertiary study
Housing
Helping whānau into secure, quality housing
Health & Wellbeing
Physical, mental and spiritual wellness programs
Cultural Revival
Te reo Māori and tikanga revitalisation
MĀTĀPONO
Home Truths of Te Maara
Nothing Grows Alone
Every plant, person, and action is connected. Ecosystems need diversity to thrive.
What We Give, We Receive
The maara teaches reciprocity: nurture her, and she will nurture you.
We Are Only Here For A Time
We tend to the gardens left by our ancestors and prepare the soil for those yet to come.
Speak With Her, Not Of Her
Te Taiao shows us when to plant, when to harvest, and when to rest.
We Can Prepare But Not Control
We can't force growth, but we can create the conditions for it.
Our world is changing, and so must we. We stand at a turning point with both a legacy to uphold and new challenges to face.
- Moemoea / Vision
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