Ā mātou mahi
What we do
Oranga Ōhanga
Healthy and Thriving Economy
Oranga Ōhanga reflects the iwi commitment to a healthy and thriving economy that empowers whānau, supports sustainable growth, and honours Māori values of reciprocity and collective prosperity.
Oranga Whare
Housing, Home ownership, and Papakainga opportunities
Oranga Whare embodies the iwi aspiration for healthy, accessible, affordable homes, including papakāinga, that foster strong whānau connections and well-being, rooted in cultural values and manaakitanga.
Oranga Taiao
Healthy and Thriving Environments
Oranga Taiao represents the iwi vision of healthy and thriving environments, where the natural world is in balance, sustaining both the whenua and the people, guided by ancestral knowledge mātauranga Māori and kaitiakitanga.
Oranga Whānau
Healthy and Thriving Whānau
Oranga Whānau signifies the iwi’s dedication to nurturing healthy, resilient, and thriving whānau, grounded in whakapapa, cultural strength, and collective well-being.
Oranga Rangatahi
Supporting Rangatahi Potential
Oranga Rangatahi is a dedicated initiative by Ngāti Tamaterā aimed at empowering our youth to reach their full potential. This program focuses on providing opportunities for personal and professional development, fostering leadership skills, and nurturing a strong cultural identity among our rangatahi (youth). By offering access to education, mentorship, and cultural enrichment activities, Oranga Rangatahi ensures that our young people are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of today’s world while staying connected to their heritage. Through this initiative, we strive to build a resilient, capable, and culturally grounded generation that will lead Ngāti Tamaterā into a prosperous future.
Oranga Mātauranga
Educational Wellbeing
Oranga Mātauranga represents the iwi’s pursuit of educational well-being, where learning is enriched by Māori knowledge, values, and practices, empowering whānau and future generations to thrive.
Oranga Ahurea
Cultural Vitality
Oranga Ahurea is about the protection, revitalisation, and celebration of Ngāti Tamaterā identity, traditions, and creative expression. It ensures our reo, tikanga, whakapapa, and cultural practices are lived, taught, and passed to future generations. This pou champions initiatives that strengthen marae as cultural anchors, support toi Māori, preserve taonga, and foster innovation grounded in mātauranga Māori. Through Oranga Ahurea, we safeguard our cultural integrity while enabling our people to thrive as Ngāti Tamaterā in contemporary contexts.
