Moving forward together with purpose and confidence
Te Arawa Lakes Trust is responsible for the oversight and management of Te Arawa’s settlement assets, including the region’s 14 lakes.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust was established in 2006 to receive, manage and administer the trust funds on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future members of Te Arawa.
He Maimai Aroha – the passing of Dr Sir Toby Curtis

Kei hea koutou ka ngaro nei!
Tēnā kua riro ki Paerau
Ki te huihuinga o te kahurangi ka oti atu koutou e!
Kua hinga te totara nui a Nopera (Toby) Tamihana Curtis 13.11.1939 – 17.08.2022
He tama nā Timi Te Po James Curtis nō Ngāti Rongomai, rāua ko Taipapaki Curtis (nee Paora) nō Ngāti Pikiao/Tainui.
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