Karanga Pākura
The Karanga Pākura is a call to action with the goal of cultivating a stronger iwi voice, bringing attention to significant iwi kaupapa, and activating Rongowhakaata uri to take collective action.
Treaty Principles Bill Submission Process
The Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust opposes the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and will be submitting a formal response to ensure our collective voice is heard. To empower whānau to participate in this important process, we have provided the following information to help you understand how to make your own submission. Karawhiua e te whānau!
How the Trust invests in the present and future vitality of Rongowhakaata
Want to understand how the Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust makes investment decisions to benefit our iwi today, and for generations to come? Our goal is to ensure every dollar spent and every decision made aligns with our values to uplift and empower Rongowhakaata whānau, hapū, and iwi.
23/24 Annual Report: He Utanga Rau
He Utanga Rau: 23/24 Annual Report from Rongowhakaata iwi Trust
Collision 2.0
Dive into our Collision narrative as we share our version of our Cook ‘encounter’ - 255 years of Strength and resistance.
Rongowhakaata grows in strength and leadership
The picture the 2204 Census data released today, paints a vital future for Rongowhakaata.
Tapuwae o Rukupō
This biography seeks to answer the questions: Who was he? What qualities set him apart as a leader, and how did his actions and decisions shape the lives of those around him? As we delve into his legacy, it becomes clear who Rukupoō truly was from his resistance to the dispossession of Tūranga lands and contribution to the cultural, spiritual and physical well- being of Rongowhakaata and Tūranga people, both Pākehā and Māori.
Get at the table - GATTit
Whakarongo mai to the dynamic leadership of Rongowhakaata with the GATTit Podcast series, "Get at The Table." This podcast showcases inspiring discussions, insights, and stories from Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust Board members, celebrating their contributions and their journey to leadership.
Welcoming new voices
The Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust looks towards the coming year, reflecting on the progress made in appointing new leaders across the Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust Group.
The signing of Te Tiriti
184 years ago Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed by Rongowhakaata at Tauranga-kōau between the 5 -12 May 1840.
Wānanga - ā - Iwi
The Wānanga-a-Iwi was held on 23rd March 2024, our haerenga led us through the heart of our rohe, from Taurangakoau to Pākirikiri, Ōtipi, and finally Rongokako-Pouawa.
From Manutūkē to Te Reinga
This opportunity for whakawhanaungatanga, enabled Rongowhakaata to reconnect with this part of our rohe, not often seen, including Waerenga o Kuri.
Rongowhakaata Taiao Team: Te Ngahuru Tikotikoiere
The team elevates environmental and indigenous leadership by utilising traditional knowledge alongside modern science for the regeneration, and preservation of ecosystems across key sites of cultural & historical significance.
Rautaki reo
Our Reo Strategy aims to reverse the effects of colonisation by re-affirming Rongowhakaata identity through the culture and practices of language revitalisation.
Te ahunga mai o te kūmura
We are pleased to present this video presentation of Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's Annual Review, as an opportunity to reflect on the challenges, achievements and growth over 2022-2023
Rongowhakaata Iwi Assets Tour
This tour provided whānau with the opportunity to explore these significant sites, reconnect with the whenua, and pose questions. Throughout the tour, we shared traditional narratives associated with these locations.
Te Pūtunga o te Hinu
Te Pūtunga o te Hinu’ literally means the oozing of fat. This line is taken from the iconic ancestral lullaby ‘Pōpō’. A Tūranga song about nourishment, succession, and identity.
Native Garden Nursery
The Native Garden Nursery at Makaraka has recently been purchased by Rongowhakaata. This acquisition is a step towards restoring Rongowhakaata vitality to Tūranga places, people and toi.