Whakairinga Kōrero o Te Whakatōhea


Our purpose is “Kia rangatira ai ngā uri o te Whakatōhea” – “To lift our nation, and to grow and invest in the well-being of our people”.
The Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board exists to improve the lives of its people
through the six “50-year Strategic Goals”. These are defined as the following Six Pou:
Whakatōheatanga - Culture
Whakatōheatanga - Culture
Kia pūmau ki to tātou Whakatōheatanga. Culturally empowered, fully conversant in Te Reo me ngā tikanga o Whakatōhea
Hauora - Health
Hauora - Health
Whānau ora, hapū ora, ka ora ai te Iwi When our Whānau and hapū are well our Iwi will thrive
Mātauranga - Education
Mātauranga - Education
Ko te mātauranga te waka e kawe nei ngā wawata Education is the vehicle to realizing our potential dreams and aspirations
Whai Rawa - Economics
Whai Rawa - Economics
Mā te whai rawa ka pūāwai te mana o Whakatōhea Having an abundance of jobs and flourishing commercial activities, through collective strength.
Manaakitanga - Social
Manaakitanga - Social
Manaaki i te tangata Mā te whānaunga, he tangata kotahi tātou Empowered whānau to build strong relationships
Toi Ora - Environment
Toi Ora - Environment
Te tino rangatiratanga o a tātou whenua, o a tātou moana, awa me o tātou tāonga katoa. We are active partners and kaitiaki (stewards) of our natural resources.
Developed in partnership between Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board and the University of Waikato
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