Ruatāhuna Kākahu Mauku
Foreword
The Executive represents the Marae and Hapū of Ruatāhuna . Manawarū
symbolizes the Maunga of Ruatāhuna. The Executive is also referred to as the Ruatāhuna Tribal Authority.
The Executive stems from the NZ Maori Council framework and was formally part of the Waiariki arm of the NZ Maori Council structure. Over the years and for the last 35 years Ruatāhuna became independent of the NZ Maori Council structure and continued using the model for its own purposes, which has worked well for Ruatāhuna. The Executive meets on the first Sunday of every month. Its membership comprises of two delegates from each of the 11 Marae in Ruatāhuna. In addition to the various Marae reports tabled at it monthly meetings, the Executive also receives reports from local organizations, Te Wharekura o Huiarau, Roopu Rangatahi, Ruatāhuna Farm Trust, Te Tuawhenua Trust, Te Kotahi a Tūhoe, Tūhoe Fisheries Charitable Trust, Tūhoe Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board and Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua.
The general purpose of the Executive is to discuss the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of Ruatāhuna, whānau, hapū, marae, including the various local organizations within its Community.
The Executive also endorses the mandate of Te Kotahi a Tūhoe Trust to bring resolution to hapū and Iwi Treaty claims.
Hinepukohurangi Trust – Working Arm of the Executive
To assist the facilitation and implementation of various kaupapa, the Executive established the Hinepukohurangi Trust as its working arm. At the direction of the Executive, Hinepukohurangi Trust is tasked with finding solutions and support for issues and initiatives likely to benefit the community of Ruatāhuna. As mentioned above Hinepukohurangi reports to the Executive monthly.
Looking ahead
Through the debate, input and support of the Tūhoe Establishment Trust, to the new Tūhoe Iwi Authority, the Manawarū Executive faces new challenges ahead and has plans to review its current structure, with a view to better decision making, increased participation, increased responsiveness and fostering unity within its whārua.
Pānui
Pānui 3 - Huitanguru
Pānui 2 - Kohitātea
Pānui 1 - Pipiri/Hongongoi