Te Arawa Lakes Trust
Managing Te Arawa’s Settlement Assests
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, including 14 lakes.
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Acknowledging Contributions and Welcoming New Leadership at Te Arawa Lakes Trust
Rotorua, December 8, 2024 E whakahī katoa ana a Ngā Rotomoana o Te Arawa - Te Arawa Lakes Trust is proud to announce the results of the 2024 Trustee Election. As we welcome a new chapter of leadership, we also take this moment to honour the invaluable contributions of...
Important Election Update: Kingi Biddle Withdraws from Te Arawa Lakes Trust Candidacy
Important Election Update: Kingi Biddle Withdraws from Te Arawa Lakes Trust Candidacy Te Arawa Lakes Trust announces the withdrawal of Kingi Biddle as a candidate in this year’s elections and this withdrawal has been accepted in accordance with the Trust Deed. Key...
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We are getting closer to our Te Arawa Lakes Trust AGM, and we don’t want you to miss out!🙌 🗓️ Key Dates: Last day to register your eligibility to vote was Thursday, 28 November 2024 AGM registrations close on Friday, 30 November 2024 💻 If you haven’t already, please...
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Wallace Haumaha and Te Ururoa Flavell Appointed as Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Te Arawa Lakes Trust.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust proudly announces the appointment of Wallace Haumaha as Chairman and Te Ururoa Flavell as Deputy Chairman. These esteemed leaders bring decades of experience in governance, leadership, and advocacy to their new roles, ensuring a strong future for...
Our Origins
The Te Arawa people of the Bay of Plenty are the offspring of Pūhaorangi, a celestial being who descended from the heavens to sleep with the beautiful maiden Te Kuraimonoa.
From this union came the revered ancestor Ohomairangi. He was responsible for protecting Taputapuātea marae — a place of learning on the island of Raiatea or Rangiātea, in the Polynesian homeland known as Hawaiki. High priests from all over the Pacific came to Rangiātea to share their knowledge of the genealogical origins of the universe and of deep-ocean navigation.
By the time Ohomairangi’s revered descendant, Atuamatua, was born the people were known as Ngāti Ohomairangi and lived in the village of Maketū. Atuamatua married the four granddaughters of Ruatapu. A generation later, six of their sons, Tia, Hei, Rakauri, Houmaitawhiti, Oro and Makaa became the leading family group of Ngāti Ohomairangi.