Our Work
MAHI TAHI TĀTOU
Our Work
We invest in Environmental Kaitiakitanga, Community (Whānau) Wellbeing, and Commercial Ventures that benefit Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Protecting Our Taiao and Empowering Our Iwi
We protect the health of Taupō Waters and enable Ngāti Tūwharetoa to thrive socially, culturally, environmentally and economically.
- Guard the health of Taupō Waters
- Support Ngāti Tūwharetoa to realise their aspirations
- Foster sustainable iwi growth and development
- Strengthen partnerships with Tūwharetoa entities
Our Four Pou
Pou Taiao – Environment
We are kaitiaki of our moana and awa
For generations Ngāti Tūwharetoa have held and maintained mana whenua within the Taupō catchment.
The intrinsic relationship alongside our ownership rights, weaves the whāriki by which the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board are kaitiaki over Taupō Moana and Awa.
Pou Tikanga – Culture & Identity
Ngāti Tūwharetoa live as Tūwharetoa.
Our marae are sustainable and resilient, and we are nurturing the use of our reo and mātauranga.
Pou Tangata – People & Wellbeing
Ngāti Tūwharetoa are educated, healthy and connected
We are successful in life. We are healthy and active, and maintain strong relationships with our whānau, hapū and iwi.
Pou Tātāwhai – Future Sustainability
We successfully manage our assets for the benefit of future generations
The organisation is supported by sound policies and robust governance and operating procedures.
Environmental Projects
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board manages Ngāti Tūwharetoa iwi assets, providing grants, scholarships and supporting cultural, social, environmental, and economic development since 1926.
Commercial Activities
The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board was established in 1926 pursuant to the Māori Land Amendment Act 1924 and Māori Land Claims Adjustment Act 1926.
