Rāhina 25 Here-turi-kōkā  2025 | Monday 25 August 2025

Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust – Introduction of Interim Trustees

The Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust recently completed an internal process to appoint Interim Trustees ahead of the post-settlement voting process. In accordance with our Trust Deed, the formal voting process for trustees will take place after the settlement date and within 12 months of that milestone.

We were privileged to have a high calibre of candidates come forward, each bringing unique skills, experience, and passion for advancing the aspirations of Ngāti Tamaterā. Following careful consideration, we are pleased to announce the appointment of two Interim Trustees:

Arama Ngapo

Interim Trustee

Bringing over 25 years of legal, governance, and leadership experience; including service as a Resource Management Commissioner, six years in local government, and leadership in kaupapa Māori, environmental guardianship, and rangatahi empowerment.

Tiriarangi Bidois

Interim Trustee

 A proud uri of Ngāti Tamaterā, serving as Treasurer and Trustee for Te Pai o Hauraki Marae, with hands-on governance experience, strong cultural grounding, and leadership in education as a kaiako committed to whānau engagement and tikanga.

Both trustees bring deep knowledge of our tikanga, kawa, and strategic priorities, along with a clear commitment to succession planning—ensuring the next generation of Ngāti Tamaterā leaders are nurtured and empowered.

We look forward to the contributions Arama and Tiriarangi will make as we navigate this important stage of our Settlement journey and continue working together for the cultural, economic, and spiritual prosperity of Ngāti Tamaterā.

The following information is in this pānui:



Oranga Rangatahi

Oranga Rangatahi Wānanga 3 - Ngā Atua Māori

Ngāti Tamaterā is excited to hold our third Oranga Rangatahi Wānanga, held at Ngahutoitoi Marae under the kaupapa matua of Ngā Atua Māori. This wānanga will explore the powerful connections between atua, identity, creativity, and wellbeing. We’re honored to welcome Nikora Ngaropo from Young Animators. With 20+ years of experience in creative roles in art direction, animation and design and as a technical director at Wētā Digital. He will facilitate an innovative workshop where rangatahi will create their own Atua Māori animations. This unique experience will weave together mātauranga Māori, creativity, and digital storytelling. 

In addition to this, the wānanga will encompass a range of exciting kaupapa including kapa haka, mau rākau, the Amazing Race challenge based around Atua Māori, learn kōrero Tuku Iho about the area and our connection to Ngahutoitoi, inspirational kōrero from guest speakers Turia Schmidt-Peke and Keanu Manuel from Tūtāmure Arts.

Wānanga Details:

Time: 10:00am Pōwhiri (9:50am meet at the gate)

Date: Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 September 2025

Address: 100 Ngahutoitoi Marae Road, Paeroa, Ngahutoitoi Marae

Age Group: 13yrs - 21yrs

Register by clicking the button below

Registrations have been flowing in fast with only 8 spaces left. If you or your whānau would like to be part of this kaupapa, we encourage you to register quickly before spaces are filled. 

Strategic Planning Wānanga - Oranga Rangatahi 

In parallel with our rangatahi wānanga, Ngāti Tamaterā will be holding a strategic planning wānanga with our ohu whakahaere, kaimahi, health providers, whānau, and rangatahi reps. This hui will shape the direction of our five-year Oranga Rangatahi strategy, ensuring our kaupapa continues to provide pathways of support, growth, and opportunity for Ngāti Tamaterā rangatahi and their whānau.

He Mihi

He mihi maioha tēnei ki ngā mātua, ngā kaitiaki me ngā whānau katoa e kaha tuku mai i a koutou rangatahi kia uru ki ēnei wānanga whakahirahira. Na tō koutou kaha tautoko me tō aroha ka āhei mātou te whakatinana i ngā wawata mō te oranga o ngā rangatahi o Ngāti Tamaterā.

Nāku iti nei

Ngareta Skipper

Oranga Taiao

Pou Rāhui - Tiakina tō tātou whenua, moana, me te tangata

The Pou Rāhui kaupapa is more than a marine restoration initiative. Recognising the health of the land and the wellbeing of the people are as vital to the kaupapa as the protection and revival of our moana.

Ngāti Tamaterā, Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC), and our local community groups are working together to protect and enhance the natural and cultural values of our rohe. By collaborating on initiatives such as rāhui, environmental restoration with Thames Coast Kiwi Care, and sustainable planning such as the Waikawau Boat Ramp upgrade, our partnerships build a shared approach that safeguards the environment, supports community wellness, and upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi with mana whenua at the forefront.

Unfortunately, we are seeing increased vandalism at Waiomu, Tapu, Waipatukahu, Te Mata, and Waikawau, which is tearing up reserves, harming wildlife habitats, and putting public safety at risk.

Our public reserves are more than just open space - they’re shared taonga for the whole community. Safeguarding the reserve from vandalism helps keep it a safe, inviting, and thriving for recreation, honouring the mauri and environmental significance for both present and future generations. Our Pou Rāhui cooperative decided that bollards be installed at Waipatukahu to prevent vehicle access, protecting the reserve from further damage and helping to safeguard its natural and cultural values.

Hauraki Climate Change Symposium - 29th October 2025

Karanga ki te katoa! Nau mai Haere mai. Ngāti Tamaterā, invites all iwi, whānau, hapū, marae, papakāinga, and NGOs to join us at the Hauraki Climate Change Symposium. This one-day hui will be held at the Thames Bowling Club on Wednesday, 29 October 2025,  with a mihi whakatau at 9:00 am sharp (kai provided).

Ngāti Tamaterā, in partnership with the National Iwi Chairs Forum and Thames-Coromandel District Council, is advancing a coordinated climate adaptation kaupapa designed to strengthen the resilience of our marae, whānau, hapū, and wider Hauraki rohe. This collaboration demonstrates strategic alignment between iwi-led priorities, national advocacy, and local government planning, ensuring that adaptation pathways are both culturally grounded and future-focused.

Our joint approach reflects a commitment to collective impact, drawing together diverse expertise, mātauranga Māori, and resources to address the pressing challenges of climate change. By working in partnership, we can maximise investment in high-impact areas—supporting sustainable infrastructure, protecting our taiao, and ensuring intergenerational wellbeing.

For funders and stakeholders, this initiative represents a scalable, place-based model of climate adaptation that strengthens community leadership, enhances decision-making, and contributes to national climate resilience targets. The partnership is not only about responding to immediate risks but about investing in long-term transformation that secures a thriving, sustainable environment for future generations.

Together, we’ll explore the impacts of climate change across Hauraki, share knowledge, and co-create pathways for stronger, future-focused communities. Your voice and whakaaro are vital as we build resilience for our whenua, our taiao, our whānau. Limited spaces available, register below!

When: Wednesday 29th October 2025

Where: Thames Bowling Club, 512 Mackay Street, Thames

Time: 9am-3pm

Oranga Ōhanga

Inaugural Hauraki Māori Business Awards

Join us at the Inaugural Hauraki Māori Business Awards on Friday, 17 October 2025, at the Silver Fern Farms Event Centre, Te Aroha, as we celebrate excellence, innovation, and kaupapa Māori in business. Register your business by clicking the button below.

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

This month, our focus has been on building the people-power and pathways that will carry our iwi into the future. We’ve been strengthening our workforce development strategy, deepening our rangatahi engagement, and mapping the steps from training to employment across key sectors.

Key highlights for August:

• Workforce Development Pipeline – Mapping lineal and non-lineal career pathways, ensuring our people can move from education and training into sustainable, high-value mahi.
  
  
• Rangatahi Economic Strategy – Expanding our rangatahi kaupapa to include enterprise training, mentoring, and leadership pathways, with the “Te Kūwaha o Ureia” showcase as a flagship opportunity.
  
  
• Futures Wānanga – September 2025 – Designing a futures-focused hui for whānau to explore the future of work, entrepreneurship for good, and industry opportunities shaped by tikanga and innovation.
  
  
• Partnerships with Ringa Hora & Industry Skills Board – Working with industry leaders to align training programmes with iwi priorities and open pathways into high-demand sectors.
• Zoffee Partnership – Partnering with Zoffee to create new enterprise and employment opportunities for whānau, blending kaupapa-driven business with hands-on skills development.

• Property Strategy – First Steps – Beginning to outline a long-term iwi property strategy to support economic growth, housing, and enterprise development.

Looking ahead:
September will see the launch of our Futures Wānanga, continued development of the workforce pipeline framework, and deeper engagement with industry partners to bring tangible opportunities home to our whānau.

Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou e whai wāhi mai ana ki tēnei kaupapa. Together, we are building an economy where our people thrive in the jobs, businesses, and futures they choose.

Ngā manaakitanga

Elle Archer
Strategic Lead – Oranga Ōhanga, Ngāti Tamaterā

Oranga Whānau

Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust Iwi Membership Registrations

Kia ora e te whānau!

A friendly reminder to register with the Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust. By registering, you’ll:

• Have your say in trustee elections and voting on key kaupapa
• Access information, resources, and updates directly for whānau and marae
• Ensure your whakapapa is connected and recognised within the iwi register
• Be part of shaping the future of Ngāti Tamaterā through a strong collective voice

It only takes a few minutes to register – and your registration ensures you and your whānau can fully benefit from the mahi of the Trust.

Local Elections 2025 – Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Future

Whānau living across the motu get ready!

The 2025 local elections are just around the corner, are you registered? Nominations are now open! This is our chance to help shape decisions that affect whānau, whenua, and future.

Whether it's housing, parks, transport, or how te Tiriti is upheld across our rohe — your vote matters. Let’s lift Māori voter turnout and support candidates who hold strong values, understand our communities, and are committed to te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Check out more info online for those whānau living in Tāmaki Makaurau: voteauckland.co.nz Voting opens Tuesday 9 September.

Waikato District Council | Hauraki District Council | Thames Coromandel District Council | Matamata Piako District Council

Representation starts with participation – nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

Korowai & Kākahu Wānanga in Tāmaki – Weaving Whakapapa and Whānau Together

We’ve nearly completed our extended korowai and kākahu journey, and the results have been stunning. Many of our whānau have completed their first woven korowai, and are now beginning work on their full-length size korowai. Each strand carries the aroha, whakapapa, and dedication of our tūpuna, with whānau supporting one another as they develop their weaving skills.

The wānanga has become more than just about learning raranga — it’s about creating taonga that embody connection, pride, and identity. With two more wānanga still to come, the excitement is building, and we’re already looking ahead to offering more weaving kaupapa for our whānau in Tāmaki Makaurau. Mā te mahi ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama! 

Some kōrero from our tauira:

"Lovely experience and amazing class." - Tane

"These classes have been life changing. It helps me to reduce anxiety and be immersed in a cultural weaving experience. I feel proud of what I've achieved and I intend to keep going. The kaiako is fantastic, I can't speak highly enough of her!" - Tane

"I really enjoy learning to weave. It is a new challenge for me." - Whaea

"Big shout out to our kaiako Nadine for her knowledge, I have learnt a lot. Also a massive shout out to Ngāti Tamaterā for making this course happen for those that want to learn to weave. I've learnt a lot about weaving and a lot more about myself as well. Still heaps to learn, I hope we get to continue with this going forward." - Rangatahi

"Thank you to our amazing organisers Ngāti Tamaterā, and allowing us to learn this awesome skill. Big shout out to Nadine for her guidance and teaching. The class has been a very relaxing space to enjoy my journey, within my work. Thank you all." - Whaea

"I want to give a special mihi to Whaea Nadine for generously sharing her expertise in kaakahu making - I've learnt so much  and I feel grateful to have completed a kaakahu during this time. Also, thank you to Ngati Tamatera Trust for creating and holding this space allowing us to practice our arts." - Whaea

Harakeke Wānanga in Hauraki – Weaving Culture, Whānau & Wairua 

Our weaving journey in Hauraki is in full flight, led by our esteemed experts and knowledge holders Anita Watene and Irene Brady-Harris. Over recent wānanga and tutorials at Te Pai o Hauraki marae, tauira of all skill levels have been immersed in the art and tikanga of raranga – from the sacred harvest (hauhake) of harakeke, to crafting beautiful whāriki iti, kete paraha, and kete taupoki.

Grounded in karakia, whakapapa, and marae-based learning, these wānanga are much more than skill-building – they are living spaces where Oranga Whānau thrives through collective mahi, and Oranga Ahurea is strengthened as mātauranga Māori is passed intergenerationally. Hands-on learning has been paired with deep kōrero on harakeke mātauranga, sustainable harvesting, and the wairua that underpins this taonga practice.

From inspired late-night weaving sessions to the creative hum of tutorials (both kanohi ki te kanohi and online), tauira are not just making kete – they are weaving whānau connection, cultural pride, and enduring skills that will carry forward into homes, marae, and hapū across Hauraki.

Next Steps: The journey continues with upcoming noho wānanga, where we’ll complete current projects, share kai, and deepen our artistry. Stay tuned for more opportunities to join in and strengthen the threads that bind us as Ngāti Tamaterā.

Ngā mihi ki ā tātou kaiako, ngā ringa raupā, me ngā kaitautoko katoa – your passion and dedication keep the weave alive.

Drivers License Wānanga in Tāmaki

The Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust has once again teamed up with Te Ara Haepapa from Auckland Transport to support our whānau to get their driver's licences.

This kaupapa is a 2-day workshop on Saturday, November 15th, and Sunday, November 16th, from 8:30 am until late and will be based in Tāmaki Makaurau (transport can be provided if necessary).

There are 30 spots available for whānau aged 16 years +. There is a small cost to our whānau of $30 to go towards your licence fee, and Ngāti Tamaterā have generously offered to fund the remainder of the fees. Commitment and attendance are required to ensure you are supported throughout this journey to successfully obtain your licence. To attend the course for learners, you must be 16. For the restricted and full licence course, you must have a current learner's or restricted license.

What do the 2 days look like?

Where: Venue TBC

When: Saturday 15th November - Sunday 16th November

Time: 8:30am - late (both days)

Day 1: Learner’s workshop held in one area. Practice tests and building confidence to understand road rules. 

Day 2: More practice tests, then sit your learner's licence. 

A restricted and half-day workshop is held together. Once the workshop is complete, driving instructors will take you for a practical test to see areas of strength and for improvement. 

Day 2: More driving training, book your restricted and full for an applicable date. 

Following on from the workshop for restricted and full, you will be provided extra driving lessons

with trained instructors between the time of the workshop and the date your licence test is booked, a car will also be provided for your testing day. 

How to secure a spot on this kaupapa: 

Register your interest with Te Wai at tewai.unasa@tamatera.iwi.nz or 0220768630 

Be available to attend the two-day workshop in its entirety. 

Have the appropriate documents as listed in the ID fact sheet. 

Provide $30 payment to the nominated bank account provided. 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out. As this will fill up fast, you are required to have the above information to secure your spot. 

Karawhiua! Be quick, whānau, and gain your licence to remain safe and legal on our roads.

Oranga Mātauranga

Ko Te Reo Pakiaka

Ko Te Reo Pakiaka – Second Cohort Underway!

We’re excited to share that our second cohort of whānau has now begun their te reo journey through the Ko Te Reo Pakiaka online wānanga, run by Te Whare Tāhuhu Kōrero o Hauraki and Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust. This kaupapa is proving to be a powerful way to connect our whānau not only across Hauraki, but also throughout Aotearoa and offshore. The beauty of online hui is that it brings us together no matter where we live, allowing everyone to learn, share, and strengthen their reo in a supportive whānau environment. With levels ranging from beginners to advanced, and tikanga sessions woven throughout, this programme continues to grow the reo roots of our whānau.

NZ CIO Awards 

NZ's Top Tech Leaders & Innovations Honoured at the 2025 CIO AWARDS

He mihi nui ki a Elle! At the prestigious NZ CIO Awards held on 19 August 2025 at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre, the country’s leading technology innovators were recognised – and our very own Elle Archer (Economic Development Lead) stood proudly among them. Elle was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Technology and Business in New Zealand Award, acknowledging her significant and lasting impact on the nation’s digital and technology sector. This achievement is not only a testament to Elle’s leadership and vision, but also an inspiration for all of us in Hauraki and beyond.

Ngāti Tamaterā Partnerships: Inspiring Rangatahi Through Innovation

We’re excited to share our growing collaboration with Pou Rāhui, Sir Peter Blake Trust, and Young Animators as we prepare to roll out a digital technology and innovation programme across Hauraki and Tāmaki schools in 2026.

This kaupapa will shine a spotlight on Te Oranga o Te Taiao, with a strong focus on climate change, environmental resilience, and the role each of us can play in protecting our taiao. Even more exciting, rangatahi and tauira will gain hands-on skills to create their own digital animations, telling their stories and pūrākau in powerful, creative ways.

By combining mātauranga Māori with cutting-edge technology, this partnership is about more than education – it’s about equipping our next generation with the tools, confidence, and voice to lead us into a sustainable future. 

Oranga Whare

 OWN IT – Helping Whānau into Their First Homes

Kia ora e te whānau,

We’ve just wrapped up two succinct online hui with the Tāmaki Regeneration Programme, supporting whānau who are exploring the OWN IT First Home Ownership programme.

Each hui ran for 30 minutes and gave whānau a real chance to scope out whether stepping onto the housing ladder in Tāmaki is the right move. From clearing debt, building savings, and getting mortgage-ready, through to exploring collective whānau ownership, the sessions were packed with practical advice and honest kōrero.

What whānau got out of it:

• A clear picture of the 1,500 new homes being built across Glen Innes, Point England, and Panmure, Auckland.
  
  
• Guidance on whether you’re ready to buy now, or just starting your journey.
  
  
• Options for purchasing solo, with a partner, or as a whānau collective.
  
  
• Free, no-pressure support available every step of the way.
  
  

Feedback from the sessions was inspiring — whānau came away more confident, with practical tools and new possibilities for their housing future.

Next Steps:

If you missed out, don’t worry — the OWN IT programme is ongoing, and it’s free to register your interest. There’s no pressure, just potential.