Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Trustee Nominations Now Open

After several years of engaging whānau about a Post-Settlement Governance Entity, our iwi chose a tūpuna-based model to receive and manage the settlement redress on behalf of Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. This means there will be three representatives per tūpuna—Uenuku, Tamahaki, and Tamakana—resulting in a trustee board of nine trustees. Whānau must align to a Primary Tūpuna Electorate to enable participation in nominations and voting for the first trustee elections.

Treaty Settlement

Treaty Settlement

Te Tihi o Te Rae - Our Settlement Journey

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Raetihi Community Hub

Raetihi Community Hub

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Tribal Register

Tribal Register

Register here as uri of Uenuku, Tamahaki and/or Tamakana.

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Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Welcomes Ruapehu District Council’s Decision to Retain Māori Ward

Te Korowai o Wainuiārua extends its support to the Ruapehu District Council following their unanimous vote to retain the Māori Ward and its three Māori Ward seats for the upcoming October 2025 local body elections. This pivotal decision reaffirms the Council’s commitment to fostering iwi/hapu relationships and continuing the progress made since the Māori Ward

RONGO PĀNUI- Ākuhata 2024

  Dear uri of Te Korowai o Wainuiārua, As we approach the upcoming trustee elections for our Post-Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE), Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Trust, want to ensure that all members are prepared to participate effectively. To align with the election process, it is essential that you select your primary tūpuna on the MāoriMe

Te Tihi o Te Rae Ki Makōtuku

Community Hub Project  A Bridge Between Past and Future Amidst the rolling hills and rich cultural tapestry of our small town, a new chapter is being written with the development of the Raetihi Community Hub, officially named Te Tihi o te Rae ki Mākōtuku. This new hub is more than just a building; it’s a