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Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation committed to positive social, cultural and environmental development for our community

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Our story

Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whenua, Haere Whakamua

Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust was born from a seed planted by Tāhuna Māori for the past several decades.

That seed was hope, want and need for a kaupapa Māori organisation that allowed whānau the opportunity to connect, grow, be healthy and thrive as Māori in Tāhuna - Queenstown.

Established in 2020, the covid-19 pandemic was the call to action that saw that seed grow into the Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust korowai of support and 28 passionate kaimahi we see and operate today. We engage with over 250 whānau per month across our services whilst also restoring over 10,000 hectares of freshwater catchment in the Whakatipu.

Our Mission

We are a kaupapa Māori organisation committed to improve the wellbeing of our whānau, and the health of our Taiao in the Tāhuna community.

Our Values

Ngā Uara

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, we are underpinned by our core values. These values, created through our whānau voice and feedback, are where all kaupapa at Mana Tāhuna are derived from.

Kaupapa

Kotahitanga

Cultivating unity within the Māori community, iwi, hapū and all other local communities.

Rangatahi

Tika

Conducting ourselves in a way that is ethical and morally correct whilst remaining culturally safe.

Reemployment & Retaining

Te Aroha

Having regard for one another and for those we are accountable for.

Environmental

Kaitiakitanga

Guardianship and protection of the whenua and taiao.

Health

Manaakitanga

Respecting and caring for one’s mana.

Our Vision

Whānau success is our vision, Our vision is to have a united Māori community that has a strong voice within Tāhuna. We want our Whānau to have an abundance of opportunities and for whānau to thrive.

Our Team

Meet our Mana Tāhuna Whānau

Michael Rewi
Michael Rewi
Tumu Whakarae

Chief Executive Officer

Kai Tahu / Kāti Māmoe / Ngāti Kahungungu

Raised in Tāhuna

Ebony Webster
Ebony Webster
Kaiwhakahaere Matua

Chief Operating Officer

Ngāpuhi

Raised in Tāhuna

Sydney Wallace
Sydney Wallace
Kaiārahi Rangatahi & Kaiaruruku Tuhononga

Rangatahi Lead & Engagement Manager

Ngāti Tuwharetoa / Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi

Raised in Tāhuna

Sarah Mukai
Sarah Mukai
Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa Taiao

Environmental Projects Manager

Ngāti Pakeha

Moved to Tāhuna 2 years ago

John Hollebon
John Hollebon
Kaiwhakahaere Mahi Taiao

Environmental Operations Manager

Ngāti Pakeha

Lived in Tāhuna for 30+ years

Ned Wepiha
Ned Wepiha
Kaiārahi Tikanga Māori

Cultural Advisor

Ngāpuhi

Lived in Tāhuna for 40+ years

Pene Rewi
Pene Rewi
Kaiārahi Kaupapa

Project Lead

Kai Tahu / Kāti Māmoe / Ngāti Kahungungu

Raised in Tāhuna

Our Board of Trustees

Stephen Batstone

James Hennessy

Darren Rewi

Ned Wepiha

Tuakana Hollebon

Our Sponsors

Ngā Mihi nui to all of our sponsors, making what we do possible

Our Goals

Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust korowai of support and 28 passionate kaimahi, are committed to ensuring our social, cultural and environmental impacts are everlasting. Established in 2020 we have only just scratched the surface of what we can do within our community.

Environmental

Cleaner, Swimmable Water

Te Wai Whakaata - Lake Hayes is swimmable by 2025.

Kaupapa

More Opportunity

Help give whānau the opportunity to connect, grow, be healthy and thrive as Māori in Tāhuna.

Health

More Employment

10% reduction of Māori and Pasifika on the MSD Job Seeker annually.

Reemployment & Retaining

Innovation & Technology

Have an impact on the national level of Māori in Tech from 4%.

Kaupapa

A pillar of Te Ao Māori support

75% of Tāhuna Māori are more connected to their Māoritanga and actively participating.

Health

Increase Kai Sovereignty

We will reduce reliance on food banks by 10% annually in Tāhuna.

Work with us to make a lasting difference

Together we can build a self-sustaining environment for our whānau to thrive. We are here as partners to help both our community and our land.

Work with us to make a lasting difference - Mana Tahuna