Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands

10/06/2026

Our weaner bull calves are growing well and making the most of the good pasture and sunny winter conditions. Great to see healthy stock thriving on our whenua.

21/05/2026

Kia ora e te iwi,

A friendly reminder that our next Grants Round is coming up in June. Be sure to get your applications in before the closing date on Friday 5th June 2026.
If you miss this round, the next Grants Hui will be held in August 2026.

To find out more or apply, visit: https://ngatiwhakaue.iwi.nz/grants

11/05/2026

🌊 MAKETŪ ESTUARY TIDES 🌊

Check out this week’s tides before you head out.

05/05/2026

This weeks Maketū Estuary Tides – Stay in Sync with the Moana 🌊

Planning a trip out to the beach this week?
Whether it’s gathering kai, a peaceful hīkoi, or time on the water with whānau, knowing the tides can make all the difference.
From calm low tides perfect for exploring to full high tides bringing the estuary to life — each movement of the moana offers something special.

✨Check the tide times
✨Plan ahead and stay safe
✨Respect the taiao and protect our spaces

There’s nothing like Maketū

01/05/2026

Kia ora e te iwi

We also have a one-bedroom ONLY available to rent now. Please contact our property managers Ange or Caitlin at Eves Realestate email: [email protected]

22/04/2026

Kia ora whānau,

We currently have ONLY 3 x four-bedroom homes available now for rent at Manawa Gardens. These are warm, healthy homes, perfect for whānau looking for a safe and comfortable place to live.

If you whakapapa to Ngāti Whakaue and are looking for a home for your whānau , we encourage you to get in touch with Eves Rotorua Rentals.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, contact:
Ange or Caitlin – Evers Rotorua Rentals
Email: [email protected]

24/03/2026

Kia ora e te whānau

Just a reminder - the Registration of Interest for the First Home Buyer Programme close Tuesday 31st March.

If you’ve been thinking about taking that first step into your own home, now’s the time!

Don’t miss out – get your registration in before the deadline.

📣 ** ANNOUNCEMENT ** 📣

Kia ora e te whānau,

Once again, we invite inspiring homeowners to register their interest in 8 new homes being released in Stage 3 of our First Home Buyer Programme at Wharenui Rise. 🎉

These houses are 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom, single-level duplex design, 102m2 floor area on a 300m2 lot with 1-car park. These are ‘turn-key’ builds (i.e. you will purchase a finished home).

Prices are also fixed at ($550,000 incl. GST) which offers real value in this current market. Please contact our office on 07 348 8887 to register your interest.

Applications open 27 February and close 31 March. For more details, see our First Home Buyers Booklet (2026) https://ngatiwhakaue.iwi.nz/first-home-buyer-programme-2026-stage-3/

17/03/2026

Kia ora whānau,

We currently have four-bedroom homes that are available now for rent at Manawa Gardens. These are warm, healthy homes, perfect for whānau looking for a safe and comfortable place to live.

If you whakapapa to Ngāti Whakaue and are looking for a home for your whānau , we encourage you to get in touch with Eves Rotorua Rentals.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, contact:
Ange or Caitlin – Eves Rotorua Rentals
Email: [email protected]

05/03/2026

Kia ora e te iwi,
Just letting you know, our next Grants round is scheduled for the month of April so get your applications in before the close of date Monday 6th April. If you miss out on this round , the next Grants hui is in June.

Find out more: https://ngatiwhakaue.iwi.nz/grants

04/03/2026

Counting down the days now. All the best to all our kapa.

Ka mahi te Tawa oho ki te riri
Well done, you whose courage is like the heart of the tawa tree