E whakatu tāne, nō Tutawake, e toa
The making of a man comes from Tutawake
This whakataukī gives reference to the courageous nature of Tutawake one of our courageous ancestors, our connection to Te Whiti, being a place of growth, preservation, and providing opportunities for generations to come.
Our Values, Vision and Mission
Tika
We aim to be correct, true, and accurate in our dealings, reflecting integrity and acting lawfully, while upholding standards of truth and correctness for our shareholders and the greater hapū.
Pono
We aim to encourage authenticity, upholding moral values, and living with sincerity in both personal and communal interactions.
Aroha
We aim to reflect and exemplify a deep sense of care, affection, and empathy toward others. Aroha is our way of expressing a genuine desire to nurture and support, fostering positive relationships and a harmonious community spirit.
Hono
We are representatives upholding the bonds that unite people, ideas, fostering relationships and interconnectedness. We recognise the importance of unity, collaboration, and the strength found in shared experiences or purposes, creating a sense of belonging and cohesion for our hapū.
Oranga Whenua
Healthy Land
Oranga Tāngata
Healthy People
Oranga Hapū
Healthy Community
'Tiakina te whenua - Care for the Land'
'Manaaki tō mātou Kaiparuparutanga - Our contribution to our Ngāti Kaiparuparutanga'
'Tauraheretangata - Reconnecting our People
We recognise that we have a duty to care for the Land and how our relationship with the whenua can impact our hapū. Our hapū is able to benefit from these relationships which ensures that we protect and take care of our unique characteristics that makes us Ngāti Kaiparuparu. Knowing who we are informs us of what our needs are as a hapū moving forward into the future and how we can contribute to the generations who succeed our post. We are committed to connecting our people back to Te Whiti, the whenua, the awa, sustainable ways of living, improving health and living conditions of our people and providing opportunities for employment. We are using the learning from our tīpuna to look to our past to inform our future. We’ll not forget their contribution to who we are today.
Find out How to Apply
Visit our papakāinga page for more details on qualifying to apply and making an application to the trust.