Te Tumu Paeroa

23/10/2026

This week, Te Tumu Paeroa was honoured to join whānau at Whakaki Marae to mark the centenary of Te Hōro.

One hundred years of stories, whakapapa and aroha were celebrated through karanga, whaikōrero, waiata and whakawhanaungatanga, honouring the generations whose memories and manaakitanga are woven into this special place.

A heartfelt mihi to Whakaki whānau for welcoming us to share in this milestone.
Read more about the centenary and our enduring connection with Whakaki and the whenua on our website.

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📷: Whakaki Marae

22/10/2026

Te Tumu Paeroa and Parininihi ki Waitōtara have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration for the long-term benefit of whenua Māori owners across Taranaki.

The MOU establishes a basis for collaboration that supports the aspirations and long-term interests of the beneficial owners of whenua Māori across Taranaki. Built on shared values, the partnership will explore opportunities including whenua-related initiatives, connecting whānau with whenua, and sharing GIS and mapping information.

Read the full article on our website:

On 15 September 2026, Te Tumu Paeroa hosted Parininihi ki Waitōtara (PKW) for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between our two organisations. The MOU establishes a basis for collaboration that supports the aspirations and long-term interests of the beneficial owners of whenua Māo...

18/10/2026

Te Tumu Paeroa has had the privilege of standing alongside hundreds of wāhine Māori, whānau, leaders, rangatahi, and communities from across Aotearoa at the Māori Women’s Welfare League 75th Anniversary National Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Seventy-five years is a remarkable milestone. An achievement to celebrate, but also an inheritance to honour.

The League has stood against the loss of whenua and helped generations of wāhine step forward as rangatira - in their whānau, their kāinga, on their whenua, and across their hapū and iwi. Not waiting to be invited to lead but recognising that the work was there and getting on with it.

The Ngā Pū Kōrero o Āpōpō youth speech competition was a standout, showcasing the remarkable talent, energy and passion of our rangatahi. Their confidence in their Māoritanga was inspiring, offering reassurance that the future of our people is bright and secure. Our very own Pou Tirohanga, Ben Matthews, was one of the 12 judges for the competition.

At the Te Tumu Paeroa stand, we helped connect owners to their whenua and provide information on what is happening with their whenua alongside ensuring we hold up to date information. To everyone who shared their kōrero and asked questions, e mihi ana. We are also grateful for the many leaves that were added to our tree with whakaaro and imagery reflecting the connection between wāhine and the whenua.

Māori Trustee, Dr Charlotte Severne, closed the Saturday session of the conference with a kōrero that reflected our shared values and mahi with the Māori Women's Welfare League. She also touched on the challenges and opportunities for developing whenua Māori and acknowledged the leadership of conference delegates.

As we reflect on our time at the Māori Women's Welfare League 75th Anniversary, we leave you with these words from Dr Charlotte Severne:

"The way decisions are made matters. How we care for the mana of people, even when we disagree, matters. The ability to listen deeply, to bring others with us, and to keep mokopuna at the centre of our thinking, matters.

Nōreira, rarangahia te taura, whiria te aho matua. Kia mau, kia ita. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa."

16/10/2026

This year saw the completion of new shepherds' quarters at Hereheretau Station, providing modern, fit-for-purpose accommodation that supports the wellbeing, comfort and safety of station kaimahi.

A blessing ceremony took place alongside mana whenua, station staff and project partners, the new facilities recognise the important role kaimahi play in the ongoing success of the station and reflect an investment not only in farm infrastructure, but in the people whose mahi contributes to its long-term sustainability.

As the major asset of the Māori Soldiers Trust, Hereheretau Station continues to generate value that helps support initiatives such as the Sir Āpirana Ngata Scholarship programme for descendants of Māori veterans.

Hereheretau Station is administered by the Māori Trustee on behalf of the Māori Soldiers Trust.

Check out the full story on our website: https://www.tetumupaeroa.co.nz/who-we-are/news/warm-dry-and-fit-for-the-future

13/10/2026

Day one of the Aotearoa Energy Summit 2026 has been a great opportunity to connect with attendees and kōrero about the potential of whenua Māori and the opportunities ahead for owners and trustees.

We've enjoyed meeting people at our stand and sharing how we support the protection, sustainability and growth of Māori land for future generations. 

Trust and Property Director, Sonya Rimene, joined the panel discussion Realising Opportunities as Māori Landowners, contributing to important conversations about Māori participation, leadership and long-term opportunities in Aotearoa's evolving energy sector. 

If you're attending the summit, come and visit us tomorrow. We'd love to meet you and continue the kōrero.

08/10/2026

It's been a busy first day at the Māori Women's Welfare League Conference helping owners and trustees connect to whenua we administer alongside adding leaves to our tree.

It's also been so special to hear the kōrero from the tauira competing in Ngā Pu Kōrero o te āpōpō.

Our very own Pou Tirohanga, Ben Matthews, was one of 12 judges.

The connection between te reo and te whenua runs deep. If one is thriving then the other thrives as well. And today shows te reo is definitely thriving in our rangatahi.

Toitū te whenua, toitū te mana, toitū te reo!

06/10/2026

We're looking forward to attending the Māori Women's Welfare League 75th anniversary conference this week as a sponsor.

If you're visiting the conference, you can find us in the foyer of the Dew Drop Centre from Thursday 8 through to Saturday 10 October.

Our Client Services kaimahi will be on hand to answer any queries about whenua administration and the Māori Trustee, Dr Charlotte Severne, is the closing speaker on Saturday.

We're pleased to support an organisation that shares the same aspirations as the Māori Trustee and is dedicated to enabling tāngata Māori to thrive both now and for generations to come.

05/10/2026

More than simply replacing ageing infrastructure, the construction of a new cowshed at Omuturangi 6E & 7A provided Trustees with an opportunity to increase production, improve operational efficiency, and support animal health and wellbeing.

The new facility is expected to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, with the cowshed relocated away from waterways and wetlands. The project also aligns with longer-term aspirations to provide employment pathways to rangatahi.

The new cowshed was blessed earlier this year, marking an important milestone in the project and its future benefits for owners and the farming operation.

Check out the full story on our website:

For generations, Omuturangi 6E & 7A has been a productive dairy operation in Taranaki. Over time, however, the trust's ageing cowshed had reached the point where significant investment was needed to ensure a sustainable and profitable future. The existing facility no longer met current requirements....

15/09/2026

The streets of Te Whanganui-a-Tara were full of colour, waiata, and te reo Māori yesterday as schools, whānau, workplaces, and community groups came together for the annual Te Reo Māori Parade to mark the start of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 🎉🎵

Our kaimahi were proud to be part of it. Ngā mihi nui to everyone from Te Tumu Paeroa who joined the parade, and to Kaitohutohu Taritari (Recruitment Advisor) Erica and Kaiāwhina Tatau Kaupapa Whakahaere (Accountant) Aliyah, who volunteered as marshals to help school groups move safely along the route.

Take a look through the photos for some of the people and moments that made the day so special 📸

13/09/2026

Across Aotearoa, whenua names carry kōrero, whakapapa, and other pieces of identity. We have been fortunate that kaimahi at Te Tumu Paeroa have shared some of the meanings with us.

As part of this year's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ki o te Reo Māori theme, Te Reo Towns, we're exploring some of the stories behind the names of whenua blocks administered by Te Tumu Paeroa.

The names featured here are just a small selection from across the motu, and they're not the only interpretations. Many whenua names carry multiple meanings, histories and local traditions depending on who is telling the story.

We'd love to hear from you. If you know the kōrero behind the name of your whenua, share it in the comments and help celebrate the stories, language and identity woven through te reo Māori place names.