Pānui | Hune 2026
- Anita Tipene
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Tēnā koutou e ngā uri o Maikuku rāua ko Huatakaroa — nau mai ki tō mātou pānui tuatahi. This is the first in our new monthly newsletter to you, our whānau.
Kōrero Hou
Our 2026 AGM — Ngā Mihi
On Saturday 23 May, we held our Annual General Meeting at Waitangi Golf Club. Sixteen whānau attended in person and the conversation was rich. A huge mihi to the Waitangi Golf Club for our beautiful venue and to Peini Apiata for keeping us watered and fed with beautiful kai. And of course, an even bigger mihi to everyone who came and made the day what it was.
At the AGM we presented the Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025. Some highlights: ten board hui held, $10,000 distributed to our two home marae, four external funding applications submitted, and a year-end surplus of $9,469 on total revenue of $36,590. The full Annual Report is available on our website.
Kāwanatanga
Pōhiri ki ngā Kaitiaki Hou
We formally announced the outcome of the 2026 trustee election at the AGM. Three new trustees join our board:
Tana Apiata
Amiria Te Whiu
Kimberley Williams
Ngā mihi nui ki a kōutou mō tō koutou tū mai hei kaitiaki mō te whānau. Our first full board meeting takes place this month — the first time our new trustees sit alongside the existing board to begin the mahi ahead.
Pūtea
2026 Whānau and Hapū Initiative Fund — Now Open
The Trust's first contestable funding round is now open. The 2026 Whānau and Hapū Initiative Fund supports practical, group-led kaupapa that create collective benefit for descendants of Maikuku rāua ko Huatakaroa.
This is not a hardship fund or individual sponsorship. It is for kaupapa that bring descendants together, strengthen culture or wellbeing, and benefit a whānau, hapū, marae or community group.
Who can apply? Whānau groups, hapū groups, marae, registered beneficiaries applying on behalf of a group, and affiliated community organisations. You do not need to be a registered trust or incorporated society.
What do you need? A named contact person, a clear kaupapa with collective benefit, a simple budget, and a way to confirm responsible use of funds (receipts and a short report).
Two funding tiers:
Funding tier | Amount |
Small initiatives | $500 – $1,500 |
Larger kaupapa | Up to $5,000 |
Key dates:
Date | Milestone |
25 May 2026 | Applications open |
10 July 2026 | Applications close |
By 31 July 2026 | Board assessment complete |
Early August 2026 | Applicants notified, agreements signed, funds paid |
The application pack and terms and conditions are available on our website or by emailing us.
Wānanga
Sorted Kāinga Ora Financial Capability Programme
Whānau are invited to take part in the Sorted Kāinga Ora (SKO) Financial Capability Programme, running in Waitangi this June and July. The programme covers housing pathways, money planning, debt management, KiwiSaver, insurance and will planning.
Three wānanga evenings — 8 places only
Week 1: Monday 22 June, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Week 2: Monday 29 June, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Week 3: Monday 6 July, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Location: 7 Puketona Road, Waitangi
RSVP by: Friday 20 June 2026
Contact: Pania Sigley — pania.s@tetiiwaitangi.co.nz | 027 687 8548
Funded by Te Pouahi o Te Taitokerau in association with Te Puni Kōkiri.
TTB3
Whakatūwheratanga o Ngā Whare Hou
Te Tii (Waitangi) B3 Trust invites whānau to join them as they open eight new whare. For catering purposes, you must RSVP.
Opening Celebration
Date: Monday 22 June 2026, 10.00am
Starting at: 3 Te Kemara Avenue, Waitangi
Route: Hikoi along Te Kemara Avenue (3, 15, 19 and 44), then Pōwhiri and Mihi at Te Tii Marae, followed by kai
RSVP by: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Contact: administrator@tetiiwaitangi.co.nz
Ngā Uri o Maikuku rāua ko Huatakaroa 1891 Trust
He mihi whakakapi — this is our first pānui. We plan to send one each month. If you have something to include — an event, a question for the board, or a kaupapa to share — get in touch.
