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.