About | Te Pūtahi-Nui-o-Rehua Trust

Ko wai tātou?
Who are we?

A Trust for Māori by Māori

“from a world of survival, to a world of thriving”

Te Pūtahi-Nui-o-Rehua (TPNoR) is a charitable trust (CC58534) established for the benefit of Charitable purpose in New Zealand and more particularly in the rohe of Te Tai Tokerau (The Far North District).

Kaupapa

Our purpose is to lead, innovate, create and support Māori approaches to whānau, hapū, and iwi development.

Te Ao Māori

Te Ao Māori is our worldview thereby, placing tikanga and Matauranga Māori at the centre of our vision, purpose, and operations.

Whāinga

Our goal is to support the creation of health, wealth and wellbeing of whānau for future generations.

Watch the report on Te Karere about our project Tiheiwa Tiny Homes

The Social Services Team

Nau mai, Haere mai. We are here to help you reach your potential.

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine

Sharon Henare

Kaiwhakahaere

'He uri tenei o Hineamaru. Ko Nga Puhi me Ngati Hine nga Iwi.'

Sharon brings her wealth of 40+ years of experience in Social Services, Counselling, Corrections, Youth Justice, Education and Whanau Ora.

Ngāpuhi

Megan Hepi

Kai Ako Honohono

Megan brings a suite of experience in Social Services and Whanau Ora. Megan is well-known and a respected champion connector within her community.

Ngāpuhi

Eddie Morunga

Kaimanaaki

'He uri ahau no Ngati Pakau, ratou ko Ngati Te Rauwawe, ko Ngati Hurihanga ko Te Mahurehure oku hapu Ko Nga Puhi te iwi. I enjoy working with my whanau/ hapu/ marae and iwi. I am committed to supporting our Maori whanau to aspire beyond their potential.'

Eddie has been working in support advocacy for the past 2 years with the trust. Previously to this he was an administrator at an early learning centre and has held multiple positions in retail and sales.

Ngāpuhi

Mere Neho-Padli

Kaimanaaki

'Ko Te Orewai me Ngati Mahia nga Hapu. Ko Ngapuhi Nui Tonu te Iwi. He ringa raupa mo tona Iwi.'

Mere joins us with her 12 years experience in caregiving with kaumaatua and kuia. She also has eight years experience in Whanau Ora and pastoral care.

The Tiheiwa Team

With an abundance of experience and attention to detail, we are here to build Tiny Whare you will love and thrive in.

Ngāpuhi

Dion Parker

Sales & Building Manager

With 30 years construction experience, Dion has recently returned home with passion and energy, and a vision for our people of intergenerational housing prosperity. Dion is overseeing the operational delivery and sales of housing for Tiheiwa, as part of a broader housing strategy which aims to support whanau into housing on their ancestral whenua.

Ngāpuhi, Te Aupōuri and Ngāti Kuri

Mihinga Paraone

Building Apprentice

Mihinui is on the path to become a registered builder and has joined our build team.

Ngāpuhi

Keith Wihongi

Whakairo - Carver

Keith has a decade of carving experience and is working with us in our warehouse on special projects.

The Trustees

We are here to realise a shared dream. We aim to see our people living in prosperity, health, and wellbeing. For those now and future generations to come.

Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāpuhi

Marise Kerehi Stuart

Co-Founder, Trustee

Marise has worked with Māori and non-Māori, indigenous and non-indigenous groups internationally; across public and private health and social entities, within governance, operations and investment roles. Her ultimate aim is to realise a vision where any Māori child is capable of achieving their hopes and aspirations, and premises that free and full participation in economic environments is essential to realising wellbeing.

Ngāpuhi

Brad Korewha

Chartered Accountant, Trustee

With experience as a management accountant for Fulton Hogan; Major Māori Accounting Firm Glen Hawkins Associates; and now Māori Mental Health & Social Service provider Tipu Ora and Te Utuhina Manaakitanga Trust in Rotorua; Brad brings a wealth of relevant management accounting experience to support the tikanga and aspirations of Te Pūtahi-Nui-o-Rehua.

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Te Roroa, Te Uri O Hau

Carrie Stoddart-Smith

Trustee

Carrie serves on several local, national, and international boards, bringing an Indigenous perspective to international trade, economic research, and advocacy. She founded her business, OpinioNative, to elevate Indigenous Peoples' knowledge and perspectives in global forums and is about to embark on her PhD in Indigenous Trade and Economies.

Would you like to help?

We are a Not-for-Profit Charity and are always looking for donations to help us achieve our mahi and make a difference to those who need it most.

If you are interested in donating please get in touch.

Ngā mihi nui

Ko wai tātou?
Who are we?

A Trust for Māori by Māori

The Social Services Team

The Tiheiwa Team

The Trustees

Would you like to help?

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Connect

Ko wai tātou? Who are we?

A Trust for Māori by Māori

The Social Services Team

The Tiheiwa Team

The Trustees

Would you like to help?

Address

Phone

Email

Connect

Ko wai tātou?
Who are we?