Ko wai mātou
Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation committed to positive social, cultural and environmental development for our community
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.
Kotahitanga
Cultivating unity within the Māori community, iwi, hapū and all other local communities.
Tika
Conducting ourselves in a way that is ethical and morally correct whilst remaining culturally safe.
Te Aroha
Having regard for one another and for those we are accountable for.
Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship and protection of the whenua and taiao.
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
Chief Executive Officer
Kai Tahu / Kāti Māmoe / Ngāti Kahungungu
Raised in Tāhuna
Chief Operating Officer
Ngāpuhi
Raised in Tāhuna
Rangatahi Lead & Engagement Manager
Ngāti Tuwharetoa / Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi
Raised in Tāhuna
Environmental Projects Manager
Ngāti Pakeha
Moved to Tāhuna 2 years ago
Environmental Operations Manager
Ngāti Pakeha
Lived in Tāhuna for 30+ years
Cultural Advisor
Ngāpuhi
Lived in Tāhuna for 40+ years
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.
Cleaner, Swimmable Water
Te Wai Whakaata - Lake Hayes is swimmable by 2025.
More Opportunity
Help give whānau the opportunity to connect, grow, be healthy and thrive as Māori in Tāhuna.
More Employment
10% reduction of Māori and Pasifika on the MSD Job Seeker annually.
Innovation & Technology
Have an impact on the national level of Māori in Tech from 4%.
A pillar of Te Ao Māori support
75% of Tāhuna Māori are more connected to their Māoritanga and actively participating.
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.
