Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust is the main organization that looks after the interests of our iwi. Think of us as the parent company that manages different businesses and investments to help our people thrive.
We work through several smaller companies that each have their own special job. This helps us spread our investments and reduce risks.
Our trust works like a family tree of businesses. At the top is Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust, and below are different companies that handle different types of work.
CNI Iwi Holdings Limited
Why this matters: These are traditional lands that help fight climate change and provide income
Hauto Rangipo Whenua Limited
Why this matters: More traditional land that stays in iwi hands
Tūwharetoa Limited
Why this matters: Professional investment management grows our wealth
Te Puia Tapapa Limited Partnership
Why this matters: Working with other iwi makes us stronger together
Mt Ruapehu Sky Waka Gondola
Why this matters: Tourism brings visitors and jobs to our region
Hauto Rangipo Whenua Limited
Why this matters: More traditional land that stays in iwi hands
Commercial Property in Taupō
Why this matters: Local property investment supports our community
Residential Properties
Why this matters: Provides housing and rental income
Kaingaroa Timberlands
Why this matters: Forestry provides steady income over many years
Our structure helps us in several ways:
Spread the Risk – Having many different investments,
if one doesn’t do well, others can make up for it.
Work Together – We partner with other iwi and organizations to achieve bigger goals.
Work Together – We partner with other iwi and organizations to achieve bigger goals.
Local Focus – Many of our investments are in our rohe (area), which helps our local community.
Long-term Thinking – We invest for future generations, not just today.
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.
The Trust provides a number of grants to support our marae operational costs and benefit the people of Tūwharetoa.
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