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Whakatōhea trace our descent from the Nukutere and Mātaatua waka. Our ancestral lines are traced back to two ancestors - Tutāmure and Muriwai.

https://linktr.ee/whakatohea_iwi The Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board was established in 1952 to administer funds then held by the Māori Trustee as compensation for confiscated land. The Board is governed by the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955. Since this time the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board has grown its asset base significantly to include the operation of 2 dairy farms, 2 kiwifruit orchards, property

investments, fisheries assets, aquaculture ventures, a private training establishment and health and social services. The Board is one of Ōpōtiki's largest employers and employs 65 staff across all of its business activities.

12/04/2026

🚨Kua kati te tari i tēnei rā — Our office is closed today
(8.30am)

Kia ora e te whānau,
Due to the ongoing power and network outage across the Ōpōtiki District, our office is closed today. A local State of Emergency remains in place, and many services are currently impacted.

We hope you and your whānau remained safe overnight. Please continue to take care and look out for one another.

Power Outage
A major line at the Edgecumbe substation has been damaged
Power may take up to 72 hours to be restored
Treat all downed power lines as live

📞 Report hazards: 0800 467 496
If you are medically dependent on electricity, please activate your emergency plan

Roads & Travel
There are multiple hazards on roads including fallen trees, debris, and damaged signage.
SH2 Matekerepu/Wainui Road to Ōpōtiki — OPEN
SH2 Waioweka Gorge — Opening 10AM
SH35 Ōpōtiki to Hicks Bay — Residents & Emergency ONLY
SH35 Hicks Bay to Ōkitu — CLOSED
Check NZTA for latest updates before travelling

Services
Many local services are unable to operate today
Ōpōtiki i-SITE and Resource Recovery Centres are closed
New World aiming to open at 10AM (check their page for updates)

Practical Advice
Have torches and batteries ready
Use battery/solar radios for updates
Eat fridge food first, then freezer
Stock non-cook food and water
Check in with neighbours and share resources where possible

Important Contacts
Emergency: 111
Council issues (flooding/slips): Ōpōtiki District Council

📲 Stay Informed
Follow trusted updates from:
Ōpōtiki District Council
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne
Whakatōhea Community Response

🎧 Tune in: 1XX, Sun FM, Tumeke FM
📧 Comms updates: communications@whakatohea.co.nz

Ngā mihi for your patience and care for one another during this time.

10/04/2026

CIVIL DEFENCE UPDATES – SAVE THESE LINKS

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

For the most up-to-date and verified information during emergencies, please follow and bookmark the official Civil Defence channels below. These are updated regularly as new information comes in.

🔗 Emergency Management Bay of Plenty
https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/

🔗 Get Ready – NZ Civil Defence
https://getready.govt.nz/

🔗 Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Facebook
(Search: Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management)

🔗 National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/

📌 Save these links in your browser bookmarks
📲 Follow their pages for real-time updates
📢 Share with your whānau to stay informed

Kia noho haumaru tātou katoa.

24/03/2026

📚 EDUCATION GRANTS 2026 | STILL OPEN! 📚

E te Whānau,

Just a reminder that applications for the 2026 Education Grants are still open - now’s your chance to apply! Don’t leave it to the last minute ⏳

⏰ Applications close:
4PM, Thursday 30th April 2026

📥 Apply here:
https://bit.ly/Whakatōhea-Education-Grants

➡️ Registered whānau: Use your existing details to apply
➡️ New applicants: Please register before applying

Take this opportunity to invest in your future 🙌

For any pātai, email:
reception@whakatohea.co.nz

08/03/2026

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Parakuihi me te pahupahu ☕🥓

🕖 7.00am – 8.00am āpōpō
📍 Ka tū te kaupapa ki te wharekai o te Tiriti Piriti (Bridge St Cafe)

He kaupapa whakatairanga i te reo. Te reo kei a koe, koina! No matter how big or small your reo is, bring it along and share the space with us.

Come and join us for Breakfast and a catch up - a way to kōrero, connect, and celebrate te reo Māori together.

This usually happens on the first Monday of every month, but for this month it's āpōpō! So come down e te whānau!

04/03/2026

Calendar of Events
Poutūterangi – March | Whānaungatanga

As we move 3 months into the Gregorian year we have lots of kaupapa that are gathering momentum and pace, this is a time to stay steady, intentional, and connected.
Our focus this month is Whānaungatanga strengthening the ties that bind us.

Whānaungatanga is not simply about knowing one another. It is about actively nurturing relationships, upholding each other’s mana, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and included. When our connections are strong, we navigate challenges with greater resilience, celebrate wins collectively, and ensure no one walks alone.

Take a moment to reflect:
Who have you not connected with in a while?
Where could you strengthen a relationship within your team or across the organisation?
How might you show tautoko in a simple, meaningful way this week?

By leaning into whānaungatanga, we honour our taonga tuku iho, align with our uara, and live our values in action.

Our strength as an Iwi is not built in isolation. It is built together grounded in our whakapapa, united in purpose, and committed to uplifting one another.

23/02/2026

Tēnā koutou e te Iwi o Te Whakatōhea,

Over the weekend, our trustees met to continue the important mahi of shaping the future direction of Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea.

They have been working towards finalising our key focus areas, vision, and values, which will guide us into the future.

With our foundations in place, we can prepare and wānanga the next phases of Te Puia o Whakaari, our Long-Term Plan (LTP), in alignment with Te Pou Tāhua (Commercial), Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea (Social, Health, Education and Te Taiao) and our Executive Leadership Team.

This wānanga will focus on:

✨ Identifying, prioritising existing and future initiatives
✨ Ensuring our kaupapa aligns with our agreed focus areas
✨ Strengthening the pathway forward for our people

The decisions being made now will help position Te Tāwharau as a future-focused, values-led iwi grounded in our whakapapa and confident in our direction.

This video that we have shared is a reminder of all those that have come before us and how they have shaped our decisions to help us look to the future to move forward, as one as Whakatōhea.

We will share further updates as this mahi progresses.

Mauri Ora x

22/02/2026

EDUCATION GRANTS 2026 📚

E te Whānau,

The wait is over! Te Tāwharau o te Whakatōhea is pleased to announce that the 2026 Education Grants applications are now open.

⏰ Applications close:
4PM, Thursday 30th April 2026

📥 Apply here:
https://bit.ly/Whakatōhea-Education-Grants

➡️ Registered whānau: Use your existing details to apply.
➡️ New applicants: Please register before applying.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future! 🙌

For any pātai, email us at:
reception@whakatohea.co.nz

21/01/2026

Kia Ora e te Iwi,

Met Service Āotearoa has upgraded the Heavy Rain Warning for the Bay of Plenty to RED.

🌧 What this means:
• An intense period of rain today through to Thursday morning (around 9am)
• 180–240mm of rain expected on top of what has already fallen
• Peak downpours of 25–40mm per hour

🔴 Red warnings indicate dangerous conditions, including:
• Rapidly rising rivers
• Flooding and slips
• Road closures and hazardous travel

🚪 Service update – Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea & Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea
• Our offices and services has closed from 1.00pm today
• Staff will be working remotely
• All going well, we will reopen Friday morning

🚗 Please travel only if essential
• Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for road closures
• Avoid floodwaters - do not cross, drive, or play in them
• If water levels rise, move to higher ground immediately

💙 Manaaki i a koutou anō me ō koutou whānau.
Your safety is our priority. We will continue to share updates as needed.

19/01/2026

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day management and long-term performance of a well-established dairy farming operation. This is a senior leadership role responsible for maximising sustainable profit per through strong people leadership, sound financial and operational management, and best practice dairy farming.

The successful candidate will work closely with ownership and governance to implement strategic objectives while fostering a high performing, engaged farm team. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact on farm performance and culture.

The Role

Lead and manage all farm staff, promoting a positive and productive team culture.
Oversee all aspects of dairy farm operations including milking, feeding, pasture, crop, and stock management.
Achieve agreed production, animal health, and pasture performance targets.
Ensure high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, health & safety, and compliance.
Manage farm costs, budgets, and reporting in line with business objectives.
Maintain accurate farm, compliance, and environmental records.

About You

Relevant agricultural qualification and/or experience in the dairy industry, ideally in a farm management role.
Strong leadership and people management capability.
Good understanding of farm systems, financial performance, and production drivers.
Able to work autonomously and communicate effectively with owners and stakeholders.
Committed to best-practice farming and continuous improvement.
Further Details

-Competitive remuneration package.
-On-farm accommodation provided.
-Supportive ownership and a stable, long-term opportunity.
-Farm size 218 hectares.
-Winter 750 cows with the aim of peak milking 720 cows.
-Target milk production 290,000 kgMS.
-60 bail rotary cowshed.
-Automatic cup removers (ACR’s).
-Pro-tack.
-LIC heat detection camera.
-Feed pad and concrete silage bunker.
-Heifers are grazed off from weaning to in-calf R2YR heifer.
-Cropping
-23 ha chicory.
-25 ha maize silage.
-4 farmhouses available.
-Excellent farm infrastructure.

Shortlisted Applicants

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to commence the recruitment and interview process.

Apply here: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz/careers

30/12/2025

Te Tapu o Muriwai | He whakatauāki nā Muriwai. He ngeri, he pātere o Te Whakatōhea. He tauparapara hoki.

Te Tapu o Muriwai
Maruhia atu i runga o Tirohanga te tohu Whakaari
Whakaerērēa atu te whaiwhaiā te mate tonu atu
Whakaihu mou tohora tāpapa ana te Rae o Kohi
Te mate te whakamā e patu
Ana Muriwai (Waimuri) tō ringa te waka
Hiko te uira haruru te rangi ngaoko te whenua ika huira
Tapu te wai tapu te tai ki te ra to awa te Atua eke Arawa
Whakaheke matamoe waipiko hurihia
Rurima tututara noa muri iho koe
Rukuhia te hapuku te wheke tapu te moana
Toia to hope ha matatu timu te koko
Ngā tamāhine a Te Whakatōhea
Takahia te p**i tahe aku potiki Pākihi kura ki uta kura ki waho
Kapakapa huki te wai para takoto te one
Koopu e oho
Kai kirikiri tuatua
Waiaua te kai a te karoro koa
Totoia atu totoia mai
Mai Ngā Kuri a Whārei ki Tihirau
E i te Tapu o Muriwai e

23/12/2025

🍃Te Reo o te Kāinga 🍃

This kaupapa is designed for whānau, especially those with tamariki under five, as well as anyone beginning their Reo journey. Join us and explore Te Reo Māori in a way that fits naturally into everyday life.

The programme is delivered in a hybrid format over 36 weeks, including eight weeks of He Waka Kōrero and three wānanga (dates to be confirmed).

✨ This is a chance for whānau to connect, kōrero, and learn together - nurturing Te Reo Māori in your home and seeing it grow within your tamariki.

📅 Open Day & Registrations close 29 January 2026.

Whānau are invited to our open day at the Te Ahiaua/Pipi Beds, where you can kōrero with the team and find out more about the programme.

👉 Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4aqM5xY

For any pātai please contact: tracy.gilmer@whakatohea.co.nz

22/12/2025

He waiata rongonui o roto o Te Whakatōhea, e waiatatia nei e te katoa.

Anei ngā mokopuna o ngā kaitito o tēnei waiata ko Tamati, ko Hinemoana, ko Rangimaria me Raniera. Ahakoa he tawhito te waiata nei, he oranga anō te rongo i te marea o tēnei waiata.

E kore au e ngaro

E Kore au e whakamā

He kaha nei ahau ki te kimi ki te rapu

Ko wai au

Manene ki te motu

Manene ki te ao

Aha pēhea rā

E kore wareware ki taku ūkaipo

He uri nō te Whakatōhea

Whakamārama mai i te taupānga waiata o Te Whakatōhea, mihi nui ki a Anita Kurei mō tana mahi rangahau mō ngā waiata kei runga.

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122 St Johns Street
Opotiki
3122

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.whakatohea.co.nz/

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