Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust NTWT was formed to represent the Uri o Ngāti Tama who whakapapa to Te Tauihu o Te Waka-ā-Maui. The Trust was established in April 2013.

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust was formed to represent ngā uri o Ngāti Tama who whakapapa to Te Tauihu o Te Waka-ā-Māui.

👍New state homes ready for whānau in central Nelson🏘️🏘️Yesterday, sixteen new state homes in central Nelson are now comp...
01/07/2026

👍New state homes ready for whānau in central Nelson🏘️🏘️

Yesterday, sixteen new state homes in central Nelson are now complete, with families set to start moving in today. The six two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom homes at 107 Nile Street were blessed by Matua Harvey Ruru and Ngāti Tama.☀️

The site holds cultural significance for iwi. This is represented on the site through the incorporation of tāniko patterns (designed by Hēmi Sundgren) and a tuna motif (designed by Robin Slow). Ngāti Tama and Kāinga Ora worked together during the design phase to bring these elements to life. 🌿

Ngāti Tama Environmental Manager Dayveen Stephens says, “Ngāti Tama maintains our traditional associations with taonga species connected to freshwater. This area was once abundant with tuna, and these important cultural connections are reflected in some of the design elements.”🌿

The new development is part of the Kāinga Ora renewals programme. For more information on homes under construction in Nelson visit www.kaingaora.govt.nz/nelson 👍

Kia ora e te whānau,Public submissions on Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill close on Thursday 2 July.Given the short t...
01/07/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,
Public submissions on Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill close on Thursday 2 July.
Given the short timeframe, the Te Here ā Nuku Trust has prepared a submission template to support whānau who wish to make a submission in support of the Bill.
You are welcome to use the template as the basis for your submission or adapt it to reflect your views. Please follow this link: https://tehereanuku.nz/template-for-submission-in-support-of-te-here-a-nuku-nelson-tenths-bill/

You are not required to use the template to make a submission on the Bill. You can also make a submission directly on this page: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/54SCFIN_SCF_1F8553DA-F9B8-4AA9-302B-08DED017BCBD/te-here-%C4%81-nuku-nelson-tenths-bill

Please feel free to contact the Trust at: [email protected] [email protected] if you have any pātai or would like support in making a submission.

Ngā mihi nui for your continued engagement and support.😀

Te Here-ā-Nuku Trustees 👍

📣 Registration Reminder – Whānau Event📣“Matariki atua ka eke mai i te rangi e roa. Whāngaia iho ki te mata o te tau roa....
26/06/2026

📣 Registration Reminder – Whānau Event📣

“Matariki atua ka eke mai i te rangi e roa. Whāngaia iho ki te mata o te tau roa.”

Whānau, the countdown is on! Matariki 2026 – Te Tahi o te Tau is happening Saturday 11 July at Te Uma, this is our time to come together as whānau of the iwi and celebrate ✨

🚨Registrations close 3 July so please remember to register you and your whānau using the link below

https://forms.office.com/r/6uf7LzaRXW

Te Ohu Kaimoana is proud to announce it is now accepting applications for the prestigious Global Fisheries Scholarship (...
25/06/2026

Te Ohu Kaimoana is proud to announce it is now accepting applications for the prestigious Global Fisheries Scholarship (GFS) in Japan for 2027.

The GFS is a six-month scholarship open for Māori who are seeking a rewarding career in the seafood industry. The scholarship was established in 2001 as a joint initiative between Te Ohu Kaimoana and Japanese company Nissui Corporation as an innovative programme to develop and grow the skills of Māori wanting to work or already employed in the seafood industry of Aotearoa.

Applications close: 5pm Friday 24th July 2026.

To find out more information and to apply, please go to: https://www.teohukaimoana.nz/global-fisheries-scholarship

‼️UPDATE‼️Last night's wastewater leak near the Motueka River has been repaired, and the pipe is operational again.Pleas...
23/06/2026

‼️UPDATE‼️
Last night's wastewater leak near the Motueka River has been repaired, and the pipe is operational again.

Please avoid contact with water in this area as it may pose a health risk. Signage in the area will be removed when it is all clear. 👍


Whānau in the Kaiteretere/Riuwaka area, please limit wastewater use until later this evening.This includes sinks, washing machines, dishwashers and toilets.
There has been damage to a wastewater pipe near the Motueka Bridge and crews are repairing the damage now. They are trying to contain the spill as much as possible but inevitably some will have drained through the soil and will get to the awa. It is hoped repairs are complete by 9pm.

See link update below issued by TDC:
https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/about-us/media-centre/news-and-notices/wastewater-issue-today?fbclid=IwY2xjawSnGfhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvZlV6cnBwUDliMWdrNk9qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh1Sr2hv3k58efNQOlo2MmAVz8FVIe1sgPhQv1R70ToNx8THCgLnNVJ3IS3d_aem_w8xIHMKl12KghdgoCDqoQw

‼️Save the Date whānau‼️... for our Hui-ā-Tau and Wānanga-ā-Whānau, taking place the weekend of the 4-6th December 2026 ...
17/06/2026

‼️Save the Date whānau‼️
... for our Hui-ā-Tau and Wānanga-ā-Whānau, taking place the weekend of the 4-6th December 2026 in Whakatū. 👍⭐️❤️

More information to come.....👍⭐️❤️

Kia ora e te whānau,We’re excited to bring to you Matariki 2026 – Te Tahi o te Tau, to be held on Saturday 11 July at Te...
16/06/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

We’re excited to bring to you Matariki 2026 – Te Tahi o te Tau, to be held on Saturday 11 July at Te Uma’

Whakarewa, Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Tama are coming together to celebrate Matariki recognising "Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone".

There will be parakuihi at Te Āwhina following the ceremony so for catering purposes, please register using the link below.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=onRPxK_mUU-xebFSb_sbODT2FsGNX_dMhXlrEZ4W7iVUQkc3Q0VOVlAwTFRUVjE2QUgwQVBXVUxJWi4u&route=shorturl

Kia ora e the whānau 😃Te Ataarangi ki te Kāhui Maunga Trust and Ngāti Tama are working together to offer 10 registered w...
15/06/2026

Kia ora e the whānau 😃
Te Ataarangi ki te Kāhui Maunga Trust and Ngāti Tama are working together to offer 10 registered whānau the opportunity to take part in Te Ataarangi – a 21 week te reo Māori online programme (one induction session plus 20 classes) designed to support whānau learning together 👍☀️

To express your interest:
👉Email: [email protected] and please include your responses to the following:

👉Why is te reo Māori important to you and your whānau?
👉Why does your whānau want to be part of this kaupapa, and what are your hopes for this learning journey together?
👉How is your whānau currently connected with the iwi and/or marae in our rohe?
👉How does your whānau feel about growing your involvement with Te Tauihu Marae as part of this kaupapa?
👉In ways that suit your whānau capacity, how do you see yourselves being active or involved at Te Tauihu Marae?
👉What te reo Māori learning experiences has your whānau had so far, and where do you see yourselves on your reo journey?

Please also state your preferred level and class time.
👉Whānau must be a registered member of Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu. EOI CLOSE DATE: Monday 22 June 2026.
Ngā Mihi.

Kia ora e te whānau,‼️ALL EDUCATION GRANTS ARE CLOSING TOMORROW 16th JUNE AT 12PM‼️If you haven't applied already - be q...
15/06/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,
‼️ALL EDUCATION GRANTS ARE CLOSING TOMORROW 16th JUNE AT 12PM‼️

If you haven't applied already - be quick whānau - as you have one last day! 😀

👉Preschool, Primary & Intermediate grants please go to the Ngāti Tama website at https://ngatitama.nz/grants/ to download the new updated form. Please do not send in an old version.

👉Email completed applications to: [email protected]

👉Any pātai regarding these grants please contact: [email protected]

👉For secondary, tertiary, scholarship and apprenticeship grants - please go to https://maorieducation.org.nz/scholarships-and-resources/ for the online application process and any application support.
Ngā mihi 😀😃 See less

Yesterday, our Wakapuaka whānau, in partnership with landowners, the Kidson family, Richard and Eliner Usher, and Nelson...
04/06/2026

Yesterday, our Wakapuaka whānau, in partnership with landowners, the Kidson family, Richard and Eliner Usher, and Nelson City Council, unveiled a new artwork beside the Wakapuaka Awa.
Crafted from corten steel, the sculpture acknowledges wai as a taonga and marks the completion of a restoration project that has been more than four years in the making.
Wakapuaka whānau - Andrew Stephens reflected on the success of the River Restoration Mauri Project, which surpassed its planting target with more than 70,000 native plants established along sections of the awa. He highlighted how restoring the surrounding forest and improving river health have remained key priorities for everyone involved. This achievement would not have been possible without the commitment of the Kidson and Usher families as landowners, alongside the leadership and support of Sophia Bisdee, Project Lead at Te Tauihu Environment Trust.
Our CEO, Hēmi Sundgren, who designed the sculpture, spoke about the importance of connectedness, emphasising that wai is essential to all people and all living things. Positioned alongside our tūpuna awa, the artwork celebrates the significance of the Wakapuaka Awa and the many connections that flow ki uta ki tai—from the catchment to the estuary and onward to the moana.
The sculpture serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnected relationship between the land, the water, and the communities they sustain, while honouring the collective efforts that have helped restore and protect this treasured waterway for future generations.🌿

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