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About us
WhakahaereWaikato is a growing tribe of over 80,000, and just like our tuupuna before us, we are voyagers and pioneers. We present to you the ever-evolving Waikato-Tainui story.
Waikato-Tainui
Our people
What we do
TO taatou MAHIAcross five key pou, Hapori, Taiao, Kaupapa, Whai Rawa and Mahi Tonu, we group and measure our mahi. This is all aligned to Whakatupuranga 2050.
Hapori
Taiao
Hopuhopu
Kaupapa
Grants
Puutea aawhinaWe support tribal members' success by providing grants, scholarships and support for personal development opportunities. Explore the range of grants, subsidies, scholarship and health assistance opportunities currently available to tribal members.
AAWHINA MAATAURANGA
AAWHINA REO ME NGAA TIKANGA
AAWHINA HAPORI
Events
TAKAHANGAWaikato-Tainui hold numerous events throughout the calendar year. Many are celebrations which reaffirm our identity as Tainui waka and as protectors of the Kiingitanga movement.
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News
PaapaahoThe latest happenings within the Waikato-Tainui tribe – and there is a lot happening. Find our press releases and other media here too.
Features
Resources
RAUEMIOur most valuable possessions we hold as an iwi are the teachings given by our ancestors, taonga tuku iho, handed down from one generation to the next.
Puna Pakihi
Business DirectoryWe have an enduring entrepreneurial and innovative history. Discover businesses in the Waikato that are owned by our very own tribal members.