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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Trout Fishing Season Kicks Off October 1st!
It’s almost time! The opening of the trout fishing season is just around the corner, and our very own Te Arawa Lakes Trust Biosecurity Officers will be stationed at boat ramps bright and early to ensure a fantastic start for all anglers. Help protect our waterways!...
Important Update
Our main phone line (07 346 1761) is currently out of action. If you need to reach us, please call our toll-free number. ➡️0508 832 7292 ➡️Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm For after-hours enquiries, we’ve set up a voicemail system which will be checked daily, please leave a...
He pānui whakamōhio ki te kāhui kaihao o Te Arawa waka
Tēnā koutou, We wish to inform those who have submitted their expressions of interest for a fishing licence 2024-25, that we are currently experiencing some unforeseen delays. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the delay. We hope to...
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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...
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.