Rotoiti 15 Ahu Whenua Trust

07/04/2026

Kia ora e te iwi

Our Te Rātā Whakamaru team have been keeping busy in our Taiao.

Over the past few month’s, the team has continued monitoring and controlling wallaby activity across the whenua.

Trapping is continuing across key locations (see map for current location). Traps are being checked regularly and reset where required. This mahi is important to help manage pest populations that affect our native species and the health of the whenua. Data collected for the month of February saw kills of 360 Possums, 50 Wallaby, 13 Rats and 9 Hedgehogs within the Trapline.

If you or anyone you know is out and about on our whenua, please remember:
• Do not disturb traps you may come across
• Keep Tamariki and dogs away from trap lines.
• Report any damaged or triggered traps that may need attention.

Rotoiti Hunting Season has begun, the month of April is Roar Season, so our Whenua will be busy, please stay safe, keep to the rules. If you’re out and know of whānau or koeke who may enjoy some kai, kia kaha te tohatoha.

Up coming Kaupapa Dates:
DISTRIBUTIONS
30th April
• Tertiary Applications Close
• Quarterly Grants Applications Close

08/02/2026

Kia Ora e te Iwi

This weekend is the Tarawera Ultra-Trail 14-15 Feb

We will have an Aid Stationed on our whenua as we host 1,400 runners in the T102 (100km) and the TMiler (163km). The Trust has been working in partnership with the Tarawera Ultra-Trail organisers to experience parts of our Whenua.

Good luck to our Uri that are participating!

https://tarawera.utmb.world

02/02/2026

Ngā hua o Hineraumati kia tātou.
off 2026 with Purpose

Introducing our Kaimahi Team for 2026
- Karen Tiori - Te Ia o Te Awa / Executive Administrator
- Te Raurangi Gardiner - Te Au o Te Wai / Share Register
- Brad Tatere - Te Tauwharenga Pakihi / Investment General Manager
- Apenti Tamanui-Fransen - Te Tauwharenga / General Manager

Te Rātā Whakamaru – Rōpū Taiao
- Georgia Palmer – Homiromiro / Funding & Research
- Rawiri Faulkner – Hōmiromiro / Taiao Technician
- Peter Peeti – Manukura / Supervising Technician

KEY DATES:
January 2026
- Strategic planning wānanga for Board of Trustees, LP and Kaimahi
- 3rd Quarter Distributions (CLOSED)
February 2026
- 4th Quarter Distributions (OPEN)
- Tertiary Education Grants (OPEN)
- Waitā – Diving Course (Kaitiakitanga and Mahinga Kaimoana)
- Te Arawa Regional Kapahaka (Tono open)
- Tarawera Ultra Marathon (Our kaimahi will be stationed on the Whenua, supporting participants)

Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration and positive outcomes for our whenua and our people. 🌱

10/12/2025

Kia Ora e te iwi,

Our office will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period!

08/12/2025

Kia ora e te iwi,

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAHINGA KAIMOANA??

An opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge on freediving, we have partnered with Waitā to provide Te Haumarutanga to 8 participants/Uri of Rotoiti 15 Trust.

This is a 50% subsidized course, more information will follow once registered.

LIMITED spaces available.
Please register your INTEREST by clicking on the link below.
https://waita.paperform.co

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

Kia Ora e te whānau,

Last week we had a successful week for Rotoiti 15 Trust, hosting over 100 tauira and whānau at Te Punawhakareia marae over 2 days for our annual Hikoi whenua.

This year we focussed on mahikai, pest management and their impacts on our whenua and finally tūtohu whenua.

Big mihi to,
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rotoiti
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Te Kura o Whangamarino
Arapeta Tahana
Peter-Ray Wharerau
Peter Peeti
Ngati Te Rangiunuora - Te Punawhakareia Marae
Janelle from Ngareta Creative 📸

Link below for the whakaahua.
https://ngaretacreative.pic-time.com/-ROTOITI15HIKOI_KURA
https://ngaretacreative.pic-time.com/-ROTOITI15WHANAUHIKOI

30/11/2025

Kia ora Whanau

Thank you to all our candidates for putting their hand up for this years trustee elections.

Congratulations to our two successful candidates.

Please see the election results below.

24/11/2025

Kia ora e te whanau!

It is with great honour and pleasure to present the 2025 candidate profiles (9 in total) standing for election of two trustee positions to Rotoiti 15 Trust this year.

Please note that unfortunately Traci Houpapa has removed herself from elections due to prior commitments and she extends her apologies and sends well wishes to all the candidates.

Just a friendly reminder, the AGM is on Sunday, 30 November 2025 at Te Waiiti Marae, Rotoiti. Registrations from 8.30am.

18/11/2025

Bay Conservation Alliance Recipient of Outstanding Contribution to Conservation Award - Trustee Tāne Lawless

18/11/2025

Kia Ora e te Iwi,

SUCCESSION ORDERS

As our AGM is approaching, we want to make sure you are in our database as an Individual Shareholder or Whānau Trust.
If you have made a succession order in the last 2 years it is most likely that you are NOT in our database, unless you have made direct contact with us.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
Check the Pataka Whenua- Online Portal to make sure you or your whanau trust is there.
This is the link https://www.xn--morilandcourt-wqb.govt.nz/en/maori-land

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Send a copy of your Vesting Order to [email protected]

If you have any pātai or require further assistance, feel free to send us a message.

Whenua is part of the identity of tangata whenua. It is tūrangawaewae – the place where we come from, the place we belong to, the place where we can stand.

30/10/2025

Kia Ora e te iwi

DOC's Te Pū Hono Cadetship Programme - APPLICATIONS for 2026!

This is a good opportunity for our rangatahi who are keen on this work and flexible with location.

Are you passionate about nature and looking to build a career in conservation? The Te Pū Hono Cadetship Programme could be your opportunity!

This brand new, paid, three-year programme starts in January 2026 and is designed to help you grow into a confident, capable conservation ranger. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and work in some of Aotearoa’s most stunning places – all while making a real difference for te taiao/nature.

DOC are looking for people from all walks of life - whether you’re just starting out, thinking about a career change, or already have some experience under your belt. You’ll need to be fit, ready to work in remote and challenging environments and flexible to move around the country wherever the work takes you.

For more information and how to apply
Applications open: 20 October – 10 November 2025

Key Details

What is Te Pū Hono?
• A paid cadetship programme for aspiring conservation rangers
• Based in Renwick, with several placements across the country
• Starts January 2026, runs for up to 3 years
• Includes fieldwork, training and mentoring
• The work includes pest control, ecological monitoring, track and hut maintenance, and more

What you’ll gain:
• Real-world experience in conservation fieldwork
• Support and mentoring from experienced DOC staff
• Opportunities to work in different regions and build strong connections
• A pathway into permanent ranger roles at DOC