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Entity A iwi reaffirms support for Three Waters
15 November 2022Media Press Release Te Arataura (Tribal Executive) Chair Tukoroirangi Morgan has reaffirmed support for the Government’s Three Waters proposal at day three of the Iwi Chairs Forum in Taupoo. “As...
Reclassification and vesting of Te Paina whenua (Mercer Domain Recreation Reserve) back to iwi, is underway.
6 July 2022’I riro whenua atu me hoki whenua mai!’ Koia puu te oohaakii i oohaakiitia ai e kauwheke maa, i te rironga o ngeenei whenua o Te Paina. He kura te...
Group Investment Committee Member
29 June 2022APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Contribute to the intergenerational wealth of the Waikato iwi Drive best practice in investment management, governance, and reporting Kia hiwa ra Kia hiwa ra Kia hiwa...
3 Waters Reform Heading in Right Direction
29 April 2022Waikato-Tainui are optimistic around the direction of the Three Waters reform following the Ministers announcement today. Te Whakakitenga Chair Parekawhia McLean says todays high level announcement provides a clear direction...
Goal setting and hard work key to financial progress
27 April 2022As one of 13 tamariki Chantelle Howell knows what it’s like to go without so she vowed one day her children would have everything they wanted. Now a maamaa of...
Turning a side hustle into a legacy
27 April 2022Guided by his tuupuna, Kahn Denton is navigating the corporate world while starting a new business of his own to leave a legacy for his daughter....
Saving, sacrifices and a good attitude towards money
27 April 2022After years of flatting and saving, Jaedyn & Ngatiriti are homeowners but it wouldn’t be possible without the support of whaanau, spending sacrifices and a good attitude towards money....
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22 April 2022Enjoy 20 simple kupu to make talking about money easier....
Financial literacy an ongoing journey
7 April 2022Hinerangi Pere is learning about money and how best to use it. But it wasn’t always this way. She remembers growing up when it seemed buying her own home one...
New Te Arataura Chair Announced
6 April 2022Tukoroirangi Morgan has been elected Chair of Te Arataura after Linda Te Aho stepped down from the role last week. Tuku returns to the role he held from 2006-2012 when...
Waikato-Tainui and Southern Cross partner to ensure kaumaatua have easy access to healthcare
4 April 2022It is with great pleasure that today we’re announcing the start of our committed journey to increase awareness and access to quality healthcare for our kaumaatua, through a new partnership...
Te Arataura Leadership Change Announcement
30 March 2022Linda Te Aho has announced that she is stepping down as chair of Te Arataura, the executive board for Te Whakakitenga o Waikato. Linda has been in the position for...
Ministerial visit to Kaawhia and Aotea
27 June 2021On a cold and rainy-day Kaawhia and Aotea Moana whaanau came together to host the Hon Andrew Little, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and his team as part of...
Te Pae Oranga Beneficent Launch
2 June 2021Tuatahi ake Te Pae Oranga was launched at Te Whakakitenga Chambers (Hopuhopu) this morning. This kaupapa sees Police sitting alongside iwi/Maaori partners to address crime and prevent reoffending. It’s an...Waipa District and Hamilton City take a bow
19 May 2021Ngaa mihi nui – that is the clear message from Waikato-Tainui following today’s successful vote to include Maaori wards in time for next year’s local body elections in Waipaa District...
Kawenata Drives Educational Outcomes for Uri Whakaheke
28 April 2021It’s an exciting new era in Waikato-Tainui leadership as new members join the ranks alongside stalwarts across Te Whakakitenga (tribal parliament) and Te Arataura (tribal executive committee). At Hopuhopu yesterday,...Waikato-Tainui Welcomes New Maaori Health Authority
20 April 2021Waikato-Tainui is welcoming today’s announcement that will completely reform the health system and set up a new Maaori Health Authority to respond to the inequity of outcomes in the Health...HCC Revocation
19 April 2021We are here today as Treaty partner, that is our point of distinction from other constituents and your stakeholders. Yes, we are massive ratepayers who pay millions of dollars of...
Iwi voice heard loud and clear as Hamilton City Council reopens the door to Maaori wards
15 April 2021The tables have turned at a Hamilton City Council special hui today where Council voted to revoke their earlier decision (1 April) to turn down the option for Maaori wards...Cruel April fools’ decision at Hamilton City Council
1 April 2021Waikato-Tainui are extremely disappointed following a resolution by the Hamilton City Council to not provide an option for Maaori wards at the next local body elections. The resolution to provide...
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NewsEntity A iwi reaffirms support for Three Waters
15 November 2022Media Press Release Te Arataura (Tribal Executive) Chair Tukoroirangi Morgan has reaffirmed support for the Government’s Three Waters proposal at day three of the Iwi Chairs Forum in Taupoo. “As...Reclassification and vesting of Te Paina whenua (Mercer Domain Recreation Reserve) back to iwi, is underway.
6 July 2022’I riro whenua atu me hoki whenua mai!’ Koia puu te oohaakii i oohaakiitia ai e kauwheke maa, i te rironga o ngeenei whenua o Te Paina. He kura te...Group Investment Committee Member
29 June 2022APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Contribute to the intergenerational wealth of the Waikato iwi Drive best practice in investment management, governance, and reporting Kia hiwa ra Kia hiwa ra Kia hiwa...3 Waters Reform Heading in Right Direction
29 April 2022Waikato-Tainui are optimistic around the direction of the Three Waters reform following the Ministers announcement today. Te Whakakitenga Chair Parekawhia McLean says todays high level announcement provides a clear direction...Goal setting and hard work key to financial progress
27 April 2022As one of 13 tamariki Chantelle Howell knows what it’s like to go without so she vowed one day her children would have everything they wanted. Now a maamaa of...Turning a side hustle into a legacy
27 April 2022Guided by his tuupuna, Kahn Denton is navigating the corporate world while starting a new business of his own to leave a legacy for his daughter....Saving, sacrifices and a good attitude towards money
27 April 2022After years of flatting and saving, Jaedyn & Ngatiriti are homeowners but it wouldn’t be possible without the support of whaanau, spending sacrifices and a good attitude towards money....
