Our Structure
Our Organisational Structure
The way our interest work
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board exists to protect, grow, and pass on benefits to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Our structure keeps decision making clear and accountable. The Trust Board sets direction and guardianship of taonga.
Our operational teams deliver services for whānau and hapū. Our commercial interests generate income that supports kaupapa across education, health, culture, and the environment.
We also work alongside related entities such as Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries and the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust so our shared effort creates long term wellbeing.
Benefits of Our Approach
Our structure helps us in several ways:
- Spread the Risk – Having many different investments,
if one doesn’t do well, others can make up for it. - Work Together – We partner with other iwi and organizations to achieve bigger goals.
- Local Focus – Many of our investments are in our rohe (area), which helps our local community.
- Long-term Thinking – We invest for future generations, not just today.
Where We Invest
Land Holdings
CNI Iwi Holdings Limited
- We own 12.55% of this company
- This company owns 176,000 hectares of CNI Lands
- It also holds 3 million carbon credits (NZUs)
- This company owns 176,000 hectares of CNI Lands
Why this matters: These are traditional lands that help fight climate change and provide income
Hauto Rangipo Whenua Limited
- Through Tūwharetoa Carbon Farms Ltd, we own 19.7%
- This company owns 9,000 hectares of Hautu, Rangipo, and Mangamawhitiwhiti lands
Why this matters: More traditional land that stays in iwi hands
Investment Funds
Tūwharetoa Limited
- This is our main investment company
- It holds our investment portfolios
Why this matters: Professional investment management grows our wealth
Te Puia Tapapa Limited Partnership
- Through Tūwharetoa Hau Rau Limited Partnership, we own 18.0%
- This investment fund includes 25 other iwi groups
- Made up of 10 Tūwharetoa commercial entities
Why this matters: Working with other iwi makes us stronger together
Tourism & Recreation
Mt Ruapehu Sky Waka Gondola
- Through Tūwharetoa Gondola Limited Partnership, we invested $9.5 million in bonds
- This partnership includes 8 different Tūwharetoa businesses
Why this matters: Tourism brings visitors and jobs to our region
Hauto Rangipo Whenua Limited
- Through Tūwharetoa Carbon Farms Ltd, we own 19.7%
- This company owns 9,000 hectares of Hautu, Rangipo, and Mangamawhitiwhiti lands
Why this matters: More traditional land that stays in iwi hands
Property Investments
Commercial Property in Taupō
- Through Tauwhara Ki te Hikuwai Limited Partnership
- 50/50 partnership with Te Pae O Waimihia
Why this matters: Local property investment supports our community
Residential Properties
- He Iwi Kainga Tūwharetoa Limited Partnership owns six houses located in Wairakei Village
Why this matters: Provides housing and rental income
Forest Investments
Kaingaroa Timberlands
- Through Te Kakano Limited Partnership, we own 3.1%
- This company has the rights to harvest trees in Kaingaroa Forest
Why this matters: Forestry provides steady income over many years