Trust
The Rongowhakaata Charitable Trust (The Trust) was incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 on 10 April 1997.
The Trust Membership
Trustees represent the five marae within the rohe of Rongowhakaata
- Manutuke
- Ohako
- Te Kuri a Tuatai
- Te Pahou
- Whakato
Our Mission:
To achieve Tino Rangatiratanga by “actively” encouraging and supporting the social, economic, cultural and political growth and advancement of Rongowhakaata Iwi.
Our Aim:
The strengthening of Rongowhakaata Iwi.
Appointment of Trustees
The Trustees are appointed by a process of nomination.
| MARAE | NAME | POSITION | ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE |
| Ohako Marae | Stan Pardoe | Chairman | Manawa-o-te-Rangi Waipara |
| Whakato Marae | Erena Nepe | Trustee | Moera Brown |
| Te Pahou Marae | Jacqueline Jones | Trustee | Ruby Nepe |
| Te Kuri a Tuatai Marae | Lisa Taylor | Trustee | |
| Manutuke Marae | Tu Wyllie | Trustee | George Ria |
