In accord with Māori custom we first acknowledge all of our people.
We greet the living and pay our respects to those who have passed from this life. We make tribute to the ancient and recent ancestors of the Pūkahakaha East 5B lands, and to their descendants, the hapū of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Takapari. Greetings and salutations to you all.
Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust is an Ahu Whenua Trust established for the benefit of the Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Takapari hapū. The beneficiaries of the trust are derived from these three hapū and the marriages of Te Huaki to Tukaiteuru and Te Kahuwhero to Te Uhi.
Ko ngā tāngata e whai tika ki Pūkahakaha East 5B, he uri whakaheke ia nō te tupuna Tuatahi me āna tamahine Te Kahuwhero rāua ko Te Huaki.
Ka herea āua tāngata ki ngā hapū o Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā me Ngāti Takapari o Ngai Tāhūhū. Kei a rātou anō te mana whenua o te ākau roa mai Tūtūkākā tāpiri atu ki Ngunguru, Kairaumati, Horahora, Pātaua, tae atu ki Taiharuru.
PE5BT Trustees make decisions around managing and growing the assets of PE5BT. There is a focus on building governance capability and capacity for Pūkahakaha East 5B. We reflect on the learnings gained from our many relationships, including with the Māori Trustee and Te Tumu Paeroa, to identify our strengths and address areas for development.
Our greatest asset is our people, the beneficiaries to whom belongs the whakapapa, through which we inherit the whenua. We will invest in our people in a sustainable manner, focusing on initiatives to increase financial literacy, business acumen, entrepreneurial skills and move our people closer to financial independence.
We want to see our Marae flourish, and to envision a future where papakāinga are part of the surrounding landscape, providing for extended whānau living. Our Marae should have the ability to become fully established, to develop their own economic base, and to think about a future where they can provide contemporary services whilst maintaining traditional practices.
We will invest in our Marae in a sustainable manner, to support and strengthen existing Marae activities, and to encourage future activities that preserve our language and keep the customary practices of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, and Ngāti Takapari culturally strong.
Trust Chairperson
Ko Pātaua Te Maunga
Ko Taiharuru Te Awa
Ko Te Whare Pāpuni Te Papakāinga
Ko Mahanga Te Tangata
Ko Ngāti Kororā, Ko Te Waiariki, Ko Ngāti Taka Ngā Hapū
Ko Hurumanu Te Waka
Ko Te Waiariki Te Iwi
Tiheiwa Mauriora!
I was raised with Te Reo Māori as my first language, and schooled in the traditions, customs and histories of my hapū. By listening and observation I learnt the skills of leadership from the practice of my mātua, kuia and kaumatua. At a young age I learnt to accept the weight of duty, responsibility and obligation to my people.
As the Chair of Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust I am both honoured and humbled by the opportunity to serve my people. My formal education from primary to tertiary was supported with funds from the Trust. I have a strong sense of commitment to give back to the Trust and to the people the opportunities they had given to me.
As the Ahu Whenua for the hapū of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Taka, the Trust strives to safeguard the whenua and assets for the beneficial owners while continuing to increase the value of the estate and building economic, social and cultural potential.
The Trust's ambitions are lofty and cannot be completed alone. We ask for you to join us on this journey as we seek to realise the aspirations of a bright, sustainable future for the generations to come.
“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari taku toa he toa takimano”
My strength comes not from me alone, but from the strength of many
Deputy Chairperson
Me mahitahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa.
(Engage in the work for the wellbeing of all)
Ko Pātaua te puke tapu i marumarutia toku kāinga noho.
Ko Taiharuru, ko Pātaua, ko Horahora, ko Ngunguru ngā awa e wha I whangai au.
Ko au he uri o Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari.
Ko Kereama Mahanga toku ingoa
I am ever humbled by the great responsibility given to strive to attend to the needs of my people as your trustee for Pūkahakaha East 5B.
Trustee
Ko Pukearengarenga, Ko Te Rehu-o-Tane, Ko Whakairiora ngā maunga e tū te ao, e tū te pō.
Ko Ngunguru, ko Horahora, ko Pātaua, ko Taiharuru ngā awaawa e rere atu tētahi ki tētahi rā.
Ko Ngāti Taka, ko Te Waiariki, ko Ngāti Kororā ngā hapū nei.
Ko NgāPuhi, Ko TeWaiariki, Ko NgātiWai ngā iwi rā.
It is an honor and a privilege being a Trustee on Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust, to continue the legacy of kaitiakitanga/prudent stewartship, and whanaketanga/development (including the repatriation and retention) of our whenua, passed down to us by our tūpuna. I am a part of that continuum and look forward to a sustainable future for our mokopuna!
“Whāngai Mokopuna ki te Ao Tūroa – Create a sustainable world for our Mokopuna”
Trustee
Trustee
E pāpaki ana ngā tai e rua, ko te tai tamatāne me te tai tamawāhine, ki te rerenga wairua, kei reira e kitea ngā kaitiaki ō te āo wairua, ko mātou tēnā. I te taha ō tōku pāpā he uri ahau mai te hiku o te ika. I te taha ō tōku māmā he uri ahau nō ngati hau ki Pehiaweri. Ko Kahukuri te tupuna ki uta.
Ko Te Waiariki Ngati korora ki te taha o te tai.
Ko Huruhurumanu te waka
Ko Te Mawe te tupuna
Ko Pātaua te maunga
Ko Pātaua tuhono ki Taihāruru ngā awa
Ko Taiparia, Pātaua ki te tonga te tupuna whenua taku kainga noho hoki
I am of Māori, Portuguese and Irish heritage. I live humbly on the whenua my tupuna once occupied. I am a proud daughter, sister, mother and wife. I have a deep connection to te taiao and like to practice kaitiakitanga in my lifestyle.
I am honored to be given the chance to serve my people. As your responsible trustee I hope to be your voice and bring forward your aspirations.
I am currently employed by the environmental arm of the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust. My job titles are Te Uri o Hau Taumata Kaunihera Secretary and the Toi Te Uri o Hau coordinator. My responsibilities are vast, but includes tikanga, arts, culture and heritage tasks.
- Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitu te whenua. People will come and go but the land will remain.
Newly Elected Trustee
Ko Pātaua te Maunga
Ko Pātaua, ko Horahora, ko Ngūnguru ngā Awa
Ko Huruhurumanu te Waka
Ko Te Uhi te Tupuna
Ko Mahanga te Tangata
Ko Te Maire te Papakāinga
Ko Ngāti Korora te Hapū
Ko Te Waiariki te Iwi
Kororia ki te Atua i te tuatahi. Ki ngā mate hāere atu ra koutou. Ki te kanohi ora kia ū, kia māia, kia manawanui.
Gratitude to our hapū for the opportunity to stand as a representative on the Pūkahakaha East 5B Ahuwhenua Trust.
My experience in governance stems from prior employment with the Māori Land Court as well as various trusts from marae to hapū level within the Te Terenga Parāoa region. I have also served with the Royal New Zealand Navy and was educated at Hāto Pētera College on Auckland's North Shore.
Like many of us, my passion for this mahi originates from the teachings of my karani and the way in which they nurtured and preserved kawa, tikanga, te reo and taiāo. As a trustee I look forward to contributing as we fulfil our roles on behalf of our people by understanding what matters most to our whānau.
"Mā te whakātu, ka mohio, mā te mohio ka marama, mā te marama ka matau, mā te matau ka ora - Through discussion comes awareness, through awareness comes understanding, through understanding comes knowledge, through knowledge comes wellbeing"
Pā Henare Tate
Newly Elected Trustee
Ko Ngatiwai tōku iwi
Ko Te Whanau a Rangiwhakaahu,
Ko Te Waiariki o Ngunguru ōku hapū
Ko Te Tokomanawa o te aroha,
Ko Paratene Te Manu tōku marae
Ko Marion Kerepeti Edwards tōku ingoa
I have a keen interest in Māori Economic Development seeing continuous growth over the years shining a positive light on the future of the Māori Economy and our country. This shift supported by the resurgence of our intangible Māori assets, Te Reo, Tikanga and Kaitiakitānga to name a few has reset the value of our people to the future of Aotearoa in a very positive way and I am pleased to be playing my part albeit in a small and meaningful
My Professional Qualification includes a Masters in Business Administration majoring in International Business and my Thesis Topic titled Supporting Hapu Development through International Business.
Over the past 28 years I have built my career furthering my skills and knowledge in Māori Business and Governance. My focus centres on Māori Business and Community development filling various roles as a Māori Business owner, Governance Board Member and Trustee with Marae, Hapu, Iwi Trusts and Māori Enterprises, allowing me to fulfill my passion supporting Māori economic development. Throughout the years I have covered all governance executive roles keeping up to date with Legislation and statutory Policy changes.
Tēnā Koutou e te whānau whānui ō Pūkahakaha East 5B.
He uri ahau nō ngā maunga Panguru, Whakairiora, Manaia, me Taranaki. Ko Te Rarawa, ko Ngāpuhi, ko Ngātiwai, ko Ngāti Mutunga ngā iwi. Ko Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari, me Ngāti Uenuku ngā hapū.
I am descended from a long and illustrious whakapapa that brings together many lines connecting me to the aforementioned maunga, iwi and hapū.
My heart belongs to te awa o Ngunguru, my Te Waiariki people, and my many mokopuna.
Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa
Hapū affiliation: Te Whānau Whero, Ngāti Takapari, Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Hari
Iwi affiliation: NgatiWai, Ngapuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto
Tukuna kia rere aku mihi ki a koutou katoa ngā whānau whānui o te rohe nei.
He uri ahau nō ngā marena e rua; ko Te Huaki ki Tukaiteuru, ko Te Kahuwhero ki Te Uwhi. Ko au te tamaiti tuarua kei roto i tōku whānau. My name comes from my Great Grandmother, Te Uaina Tapoto Mahanga, who is our connection to Kereama Te Peke.
In education, I followed the path of my māmā to receive a Bachelor of Education - Huarahi Māori from Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau. Mai i tēnei kākano, ka puawai tōku aroha mō Te Reo Māori.
I am currently working as the administration officer for Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust. Through this mahi I am able to meet new whānaunga and see the full breadth of our whenua. Everyday I learn more about my heritage which is a gift from being among my people.
- Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua
Pūkahakaha East 5B Commercial was established on 01 Sep 2022. Its role is to explore and engage in viable commercial opportunities, for and on behalf of the Trust and beneficial owners collectively, with a focus on future generations. The Commercial Team is an initiative of and belongs 100% to Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust.
Ko Huruiki te maunga
Ko Puhipuhi te whenua
Ko Whakapara te awa
Ko Whakapara te marae
Ko Ngāti Hau me Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea ngā hapū
Ko Ngāpuhi me Ngātiwai ngā iwi
Brandon (Ngāpuhi, Ngātiwai) is married to Kiri (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, TeArawa) and they have three children, Taiawa, Siena and Kaya. Brandon and his whānau live at Matapōuri. Brandon is a qualified lawyer and former investment banker who has worked professionally in Auckland, Hong Kong, Singapore and London. These days, Brandon and his whānau are kaimanaaki of their ancestral mountain, Huruiki, and own and operate a number of businesses focussed on enhancing the wellbeing of taiao and whānau.
Ko Pātaua Te Maunga
Ko Taiharuru Te Awa
Ko Te Whare Pāpuni Te Papakāinga
Ko Mahanga Te Tangata
Ko Ngāti Kororā, Ko Te Waiariki, Ko Ngāti Taka Ngā Hapū
Ko Hurumanu Te Waka
Ko Te Waiariki Te Iwi
Tiheiwa Mauriora!
I was raised with Te Reo Māori as my first language, and schooled in the traditions, customs and histories of my hapū. By listening and observation I learnt the skills of leadership from the practice of my mātua, kuia and kaumatua. At a young age I learnt to accept the weight of duty, responsibility and obligation to my people.
As the Chair of Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust I am both honoured and humbled by the opportunity to serve my people. My formal education from primary to tertiary was supported with funds from the Trust. I have a strong sense of commitment to give back to the Trust and to the people the opportunities they had given to me.
As the Ahu Whenua for the hapū of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Taka, the Trust strives to safeguard the whenua and assets for the beneficial owners while continuing to increase the value of the estate and building economic, social and cultural potential.
The Trust's ambitions are lofty and cannot be completed alone. We ask for you to join us on this journey as we seek to realise the aspirations of a bright, sustainable future for the generations to come.
“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari taku toa he toa takimano”
My strength comes not from me alone, but from the strength of many
Ko Pukearengarenga, Ko Te Rehu-o-Tane, Ko Whakairiora ngā maunga e tū te ao, e tū te pō.
Ko Ngunguru, ko Horahora, ko Pātaua, ko Taiharuru ngā awaawa e rere atu tētahi ki tētahi rā.
Ko Ngāti Taka, ko Te Waiariki, ko Ngāti Kororā ngā hapū nei.
Ko NgāPuhi, Ko TeWaiariki, Ko NgātiWai ngā iwi rā.
It is an honor and a privilege being a Trustee on Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust, to continue the legacy of kaitiakitanga/prudent stewartship, and whanaketanga/development (including the repatriation and retention) of our whenua, passed down to us by our tūpuna. I am a part of that continuum and look forward to a sustainable future for our mokopuna!
“Whāngai Mokopuna ki te Ao Tūroa – Create a sustainable world for our Mokopuna”
Ko Whakairiora te maunga tapu i marumarutia toku kainga noho.
Ko Te Waiariki te hapū.
Ko Ngunguru, ko Horahora, ko Pātaua, ko Taiharuru ngā awa e wha i whāngai au.
Ko John Hira Tana toku ingoa
John is married to Deborah Tana and they have 4 children, Levi, Rawiri, Reuben, and Abigail.
John is currently CEO / Managing Director for TanaNZ a large national company servicing the commercial, construction, industrial and renewable energy sectors throughout Aotearoa.
John has also worked in the UK and Australia in senior management roles within the LNG and mining construction sectors.
John has a huge passion for Māori-owned businesses and strong leadership training with a purpose that has vision to create and generate wealth, health, wellbeing, and to invest time into our environmental issues for our whenua and moana.
"I have a deep connection to te taiao and have great respect to our tūpuna for the legacy they have left our people. This is why we do what we do, for the future of our mokopuna and generations to come"
The Native Land Court issued a Certificate of Title and Crown Grant for Pūkahakaha East Block in the following tūpuna:
Pūkahakaha East Block was partitioned into Pūkahakaha East 5, vested in the following tūpuna:
Pūkahakaha East 5 was then partitioned into the following:
Also in 1948, the Court appointed the following trustees of Keti Hohaia’s estate:
The Court further vested the estate to the Taitokerau Māori Land Board, and then into the administration of the Māori Trustee. Further variations were made to the Trust Order determining the beneficiaries of Keti Hohaia’s estate and to provide grants for marae and education.
From 2002 to 2011, successive applications were made to the Chief Judge, Māori Land Court, resulting in a hui-ā-hapū held at Ngunguru Marae in July 2012. Called by the Māori Trustee, the hui-ā-hapū appealed to the descendants of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Takapari, to address directives of the Chief Judge. Wānanga held during 2012-13 provided a forum for the beneficial owners to discuss the future direction of Pūkahakaha East 5B. New Advisory Trustees for the Pūkahakaha East 5B Trust were later selected.
From 2014 to 2019, the Advisory Trustees worked to advance a change to the Responsible Trustee, and to oversee authority being returned to the beneficial owners. The Advisory Trustees continued to work for the next five years to transition the Trust to a place where members can have a say on whether to make an application to become a self-governed Trust.
Protect and increase the potential of Pūkahakaha East 5B
Our mission expresses the role and responsibility essential to achieving our vision. Through the decisions we make and the actions we take, we will do what is necessary to protect our current assets, preserve their integrity and increase their value and opportunity.
We respect our whakapapa ties to one another
We care for our people and others
We protect our whānau, hapū and whenua
We work together as one to create a sustainable and brighter future
We honour Te Ao Māori, our past, present and future
We are responsible to one another and the generations to come
Pūkahakaha East 5B Block is a 5.53 hectare property located on Mahanga & Pātaua South Roads near Pātaua South.
The block is predominantly flat to rolling land.
Land area: 5.53 hectares
Location: Mahanga & Pātaua South Roads, Pātaua South
Region: Northland
Māori Land Court region: Taitokerau
5.02 HA
57.12 HA
68.73 HA
