Te Tahuna Māori Trust is an Ahu Whenua Trust located at Korokitewao Bay, Lake Rotoiti, on the ancestral lands of Rotoiti 13D2. Established in 1981, the Trust continues the vision of our tūpuna to care for and grow the whenua, guided by the tikanga, values, and aspirations of Ngāti Tamateatutahi-Ngāti Kawiti.
At the heart of our mahi is the principle of kaitiakitanga – ensuring that this land is nurtured and sustained for the benefit of current and future generations. Today, Te Tahuna Trust manages 49 hectares of whenua, including 28 leasehold sections and 23 hectares leased to the Hinehopū Golf Club. Our role is not only about stewardship of land and assets, but also about strengthening the cultural, social, and economic wellbeing of our whānau.
Our kōrero begins with the deep spiritual and genealogical connections that bind our people to this whenua. Tapuaeharuru Marae, situated on these lands, is the cultural heart of Ngāti Tamateatutahi-Ngāti Kawiti — a place where whakapapa is honoured, tikanga is upheld, and our hapū identity continues to flourish.
Our kaupapa is simple yet profound: to uplift the whenua and the people of Ngāti Tamateatutahi-Ngāti Kawiti. This includes responsible land management, support for education and wellbeing, investment in cultural identity, and planning that balances economic sustainability with the protection of taiao. Through these efforts, Te Tahuna Trust serves as a bridge between the legacy of our tūpuna and the aspirations of future generations.
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