Ngai Tuhoe Iwi

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Tūhoe has opened a new building at Ruatahuna and is now looking to develop two housing projects in the village. The building, officially opened last weekend, includes at 24-hour fuel stop, cafe and laundry as well as tribal offices. Tamati Kruger, who...

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Trouser-less, hypothermic man serenades Greenlea rescue helicopter staff after Urewera Ranges rescue

After four days without food, a trouser-less man with severe hypothermia was rescued by the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter yesterday and thanked them with a song. The helicopter was dispatched to the Urewera Ranges to an active locator beacon yesterday. The ranges were misty and cloudy and there was reduced visibility but a man was spotted, just before 4pm, in a clearing near a hut about 150m from the beacon's initial... Read more >>

Marae

He huinga whānau, he herehere tangata....

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The revitalization of Ruatāhuna

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Te Uru Taumatua

Te Uru Taumatua represents the Tūhoe nation and the lands and wealth held in common for Tūhoe. The purpose of the Governing Board of Te Uru Taumatua is to lead and serve the cultural permanency and prosperity of Tūhoetana by unlocking the unity potential of Mana Motuhake. Advancing Tūhoe social and economic development in a way that is distinctively Tūhoe recognises that we will build the Tūhoe nation with our minds, our hearts and our hands.

Our People

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Iwi Registration

The purpose of Iwi Registration is to build the Tūhoe nation by registering in a central place the descendants of Tūhoe tipuna Tūhoe or Potiki and those who affiliate to a Tūhoe Marae and Tūhoe Hapū. Your Iwi Register is based on Tūhoe whānau and Tūhoe hapū.