Parininihi ki Waitōtara Incorporation

Parininihi ki Waitōtara Incorporation Based in Taranaki PKW is a Maori Incorporation that manages 55,137 acres of Maori land whose busines

Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation (PKW) was established in 1976 to receive 55,137 acres to manage and administer the leases and rents on behalf of the owners. Today PKW is the largest dairy farmer in Taranaki with nearly 10,000 shareholders. While dairy farming is one of our largest investments our interests include:
- Lease management
- Lobster investment
- Forestry
- Commercial Property
- Da

iry Operations
- Livestock; and
- Charitable activities (PKW Trust). Our vision is that PKW is
'successfully diversified and sustainable Taranaki Maori-owned business providing meaningful opportunities to its people.'

RAU MATAORA ONLINE WORKSHOPSKōrero mai, whānau. We have three more opportunities for you to share your ideas about Rau M...
13/08/2026

RAU MATAORA ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Kōrero mai, whānau. We have three more opportunities for you to share your ideas about Rau Mataora, a network for PKW past grant and scholarship recipients.

Come to one of these online workshops:

One session for any uri o Taranaki. You do not have to be a shareholder to attend.
Wednesday 19 August 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Two sessions for current or past PKW grant & scholarship recipients:
Thursday, 20 August, 7 - 8:00 pm
Friday, 21 August 12 - 1:00 pm

Nau mai, haere mai. Register here for one of the sessions: https://forms.gle/q6UwyU75uhLT36Tp8

The Committee of Management are the governing board of Parininihi ki Waitōtara Incorporation.  The board are made up of ...
11/08/2026

The Committee of Management are the governing board of Parininihi ki Waitōtara Incorporation. The board are made up of seven Committee of Management members who are elected for a three-year term by shareholders. Terms are rotated to ensure continuity and stability of governance.

The Board are responsible for the Incorporation including setting its strategic direction and monitoring performance against the strategy.

Dion Tuuta, Taaraingaroa Nicholas and Tokatumoana Walden are due to retire by rotation at the end of the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Taaringaroa and Tokatumoana are eligible for re-election for a further three-year term.

Nominations for these three vacancies are now open and will close on Monday 31 August, 2026 at 5.00 pm.

For more details, including instructions for making a Nomination for the Committee of Management, please refer to Pages 14 & 15 of the current issue of the Whenua Magazine - https://issuu.com/tgmdesign/docs/j016346_pkw_whenua_49_may_2026_v13_-_issu

Tūngia te kawa, te kawa mania, te kawa paheke, te kawa rauuhiuhi, te kawa rau matomato. Rau tāpatu, tēnā te kawa ka eke,...
10/08/2026

Tūngia te kawa, te kawa mania, te kawa paheke, te kawa rauuhiuhi, te kawa rau matomato. Rau tāpatu, tēnā te kawa ka eke, ka eke ki te uruora e Ki runga e i te kawa e…

Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi invites written comments on the preparation of a draft He Kawa Ora.

Comments are invited from iwi, hapū, whānau, organisations, stakeholders, users of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki (recreational and commercial), government agencies, local authorities and all interested members of the public.

The formal comment period opened on 20 July 2026 and closes at 5.00 pm on 20 October 2026

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURVEY

Final Weekend to Visit Te Rau Toi Exhibition in HāweraThere's just over a week left to experience Te Rau Toi Exhibition ...
31/07/2026

Final Weekend to Visit Te Rau Toi Exhibition in Hāwera

There's just over a week left to experience Te Rau Toi Exhibition as a part of Rau Te Tai Ākina: 50 Years of Parininihi ki Waitōtara. Please visit the Lysaght Watt Gallery in Te Hāwera before it closes on 8 August.

As we approach the exhibition's conclusion, we extend our heartfelt thanks to curator Bonita Bigham, all participating artists, contributors, and whānau who have shared their stories and creativity. We also acknowledge the incredible team at Lysaght Watt Gallery for their support, dedication, and partnership in bringing this significant exhibition to life and helping share the story of Parininihi ki Waitōtara with the wider community.

As we farewell the exhibition at Lysaght, we also look ahead to the next chapter of our 50th anniversary commemorations, with a new Parininihi ki Waitōtara exhibition currently in development at Puke Ariki, set to open in October.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate 50 years of PKW through the voices and creativity of our talented Taranaki artists.

We have another exciting opportunity within our Shareholder Engagement Team to advance our strategic goals and aspiratio...
24/07/2026

We have another exciting opportunity within our Shareholder Engagement Team to advance our strategic goals and aspirations.

TE RAU TUKU KŌRERO - COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

PKW is seeking a warm, organised and capable part-time Te Rau Tuku Kōrero (Communications Advisor) to join our Shareholder Engagement team based in Ngā Motu | New Plymouth.

The purpose of this role is to bring the PKW story to life through clear, engaging and values-led communications that support meaningful connections with Rau Titikura, whānau, kaimahi, partners and stakeholders.

This is more than a support role — it is a key position at the centre of our kaupapa.

You'll work alongside leaders and teams across the organisation to tell our stories, celebrate our people and whenua, support key initiatives and events, and deliver communications that inform, engage and connect our communities.

Key responsibilities of our Te Rau Tuku Kōrero include:

⦁ Develop and deliver engaging communications across digital, print and stakeholder channels.
⦁ Create compelling content that shares the stories, achievements and aspirations of PKW.
⦁ Support shareholder, whānau and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.
⦁ Manage website, social media and other communication platforms.
⦁ Provide communications advice and support across the PKW Group.
⦁ Assist with media, public relations and reputation management activities.
⦁ Ensure communications reflect the values, kaupapa and aspirations of PKW.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

⦁ At least 3 years' experience in communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, journalism, marketing or a related field.

⦁ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences and channels

⦁ Experience developing and delivering communication plans, campaigns and content across digital and traditional communication channels

⦁ Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

⦁ An understanding of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and kaupapa Māori engagement, along with a genuine commitment to supporting Māori aspirations and development.

⦁ A collaborative, proactive and values-driven approach that aligns with PKW's kaupapa and aspirations.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding and empathy with Māori aspirations for Maori economic development and of tikanga Māori. This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE).

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a kaupapa-driven, whānau-based organisation that is future-focused and values its people. You’ll be part of a supportive team making a meaningful difference for our shareholders and community in the heart of Taranaki.

To view the full advertisement and to apply please follow this link: https://nz.seek.com/job/93454309?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=showNewTab =941b3d3fbf35c96ffff30f8baa5fcb7255abbc0a

E mihi ana ki koutou katoa i tautoko i te kaupapa nei. Thank you to everyone who responded to our surveys asking for you...
21/07/2026

E mihi ana ki koutou katoa i tautoko i te kaupapa nei. Thank you to everyone who responded to our surveys asking for your viewpoints on developing Rau Mataora, our alumni network for PKW grant and scholarship recipients.

The winners of the two $100 grocery vouchers are:

Ryan Coffey (General Survey)
Miriama Cribb (Grant and Scholarship Recipient Survey)

The surveys will remain open until this Friday, 24 July 5:00 pm so there is still an opportunity to share your whakaaro.

For Current or Past PKW Grant and Scholarship Recipients (Mataora):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJDNMRK

For PKW Shareholders and uri of ngā iwi o Taranaki:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ9TY6Y

2026 SPECIAL RESOLUTION VOTING - DECLARATION OF RESULTSTēnā tātou e te whānau whānui o Parininihi ki Waitōtara.The final...
15/07/2026

2026 SPECIAL RESOLUTION VOTING - DECLARATION OF RESULTS

Tēnā tātou e te whānau whānui o Parininihi ki Waitōtara.

The final results for the 2026 special resolution process that closed on Saturday 4 July 2026 are listed below.

We are thankful to our Rautitikura/Shareholder Whanau who participated in this process.

Don't miss your chance to enter this PRIZE DRAW!PKW Trust is currently exploring the establishment of a Rau Mataora alum...
14/07/2026

Don't miss your chance to enter this PRIZE DRAW!

PKW Trust is currently exploring the establishment of a Rau Mataora alumni network for current and past PKW Trust grant and scholarship recipients. As planning begins, we would like to hear the views of the wider PKW whānau, and current recipients and alumni themselves.

We invite you to complete ONE survey, the one most relevant to you:

Wider PKW Community Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ9TY6Y
Current & Past PKW Grant and Scholarship Recipients’ Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJDNMRK

The surveys will remain open until 10:00 am, Monday 20 July.
As a thank you for participating, respondents who complete a survey can choose to enter one of two prize draws to win a $100 grocery voucher, one voucher per survey.
Your thoughts will help shape the future direction of this initiative and ensure the alumni network reflects the aspirations, interests, and needs of our PKW community.
If you know of kaumātua or other uri o Taranaki who are not online and may wish to participate in the survey, please invite them to email to office@PKW to receive a physical copy

07/07/2026

Rau Toi o Parininihi ki Waitōtara

Address

35 Leach Street
New Plymouth
4310

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+6467699373

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