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Welcome to Kāinga Tau

Kāinga Tau means “settled home” in te reo Māori. We help whānau create homes where everyone feels safe, stable, and happy.

We know renting can be hard. Sometimes you feel like it’s your home but not really your home. Many whānau worry about what happens if they speak up about problems.

That’s why we’re here to help make renting better for everyone.

What We Do For You

We give you free help with:

  • Understanding your rights as a renter
  • Solving problems with your landlord or property manager
  • Going to the Tenancy Tribunal if needed
  • Making sure you know your responsibilities as a tenant
  • Learning about healthy homes standards
  • Teaching you about renting through our programmes

 

Who Can Use Our Service?

Anyone who rents a home in Taupō or Tūrangi can get our help.

What you need to know:

The service is completely free

You’ll need to sign a form so we can talk to your landlord or property manager on your behalf

You can stop using our service anytime you want

We’ll work with you until your problems are solved

Getting Started is Easy

Step 1: Contact Us

Fill out our online form or email us at heiwikainga@tst.maori.nz

Step 2: We'll Call You

Our Senior Kāinga Coach will talk to you about what help you need

Step 3: Meet Together

We’ll have a meeting to understand exactly what support you need

Step 4: Make a Plan

Together we’ll create a plan that shows what needs to happen and who will do what

Step 5: Track Progress

We’ll keep track of how things are going and ask how you feel about the help you’re getting

Step 6: Reach Your Goals

We’ll work together until your rental situation is stable and you’re happy with your home

Hei iwi kāinga

He Iwi Kainga is the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust's housing strategy, set up in 2019 to help with the housing needs of Ngāti Tūwharetoa whanau.

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The Trust provides a number of grants to support our marae operational costs and benefit the people of Tūwharetoa.

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The simplest way to keep up-to-date is to follow our socials and to subscribe to our regular email newsletters.

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You can download the Whakapapa Registration Form or you can complete your Whakapapa Registration online >

Have a question? Kōrero Mai!

0800 TUWHARETOA (889 427) or 07 386 8832

Education grant queries:

education@tuwharetoa.co.nz

STEM Scholarship queries:

info@tst.maori.nz

Website:

http://www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/contact