
Education Strategy
The following reports are the outcomes of our relationship with the Ministry of Education which have ultimately led to an Education Strategy being developed with an implementation plan and Iwi database to track our Pāhauwera Beneficiaries education journey.
Manaaki Committee - What do we do?
The Manaaki Committee is responsible for providing long term strategic and social committment of the Trust to its Iwi, Hapū and Beneficiaries.
To date the committee commenced engagement with the Ministry of Education providing an Environmental Scan of Education in Pāhauwera which led to the development of an Education Strategy for the Trust.
The same engagement occurred with Te Taura Whiri with the same outcome of a Te Reo Strategy for Pāhauwera.
More recently, the Committee have been working hard on developing a Housing Strategy.

Te Reo Strategy
The following reports are the outcomes of our relationship with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori which have ultimately led to a Te Reo Strategy being developed with an implementation plan based on Pāhauweratanga for Pāhauwera.
Ngāti Pāhauwera Development Trust Manaaki Grants

The Manaaki Committee has been fortunate enough to provide funding for the eighth consecutive year to the members of Ngāti Pāhauwera to support whanau aspirations in both Secondary (Boarding) & Tertiary Education and providing support to the Community(2021). 2021 funding is now available and you can find more information about how to apply by clicking here.
In the 2016/2017 financial year the committee made distributions to the following categories:
Marae: | $ 114,281.33 |
Secondary: | $ 25,000.00 |
Tertiary: | $ 63,942.00 |
Community Groups: | $ 10,269.00 |
TOTAL | $ 213,492.33 |
The following Marae were recipients of a Grant from the Trust in the 2016/2017 funding period totalling $ 114,281.33:
- Te Huki Marae, Raupunga – $100,000.00
- Putere Marae, Putere – $2133.17
- Waipapa A Iwi Marae, Mohaka – $12,148.16
The Manaaki Committee provided funding totaling $25,000.00 for the 2016/2017 Grant year.
The following were recipients of a Secondary Grant of $1000.00 each:
Jessica Adsett/Alizae Adsett | Paula Murray-Macgregor | Te Akonga Crawford |
Danielle Alo | Kewarei Hawkins-McClutchie | Kopiri-Fairlaine Smith |
Jessy-May Alo | Isabella Taylor | Syrade Irwin |
Valentine Beattie-Kahukura | Damian Mill | Kane Hedley |
Te Kowhai Boynton-Rameka | George Geary | Kiah McCorkindale |
Kymari Brown | Teegan Geary | Kumeroa Smith |
Ereti King | Oriwia Hoepo-Scott | Kopu Smith |
Karen King | Marie Hoepo-Scott | |
Mere Murray-Macgregor | Ricki Scott-Baker |
The Manaaki Committee provided funding totaling $63,000.00 for the 2016/2017 Grant year. Tertiary Grants ranged from $714.00 to $2,000 depending on the students study programme.
The following were recipients of a Tertiary Grant. :
Charles Smith | Christina Stockman | Maia Winiana |
Hana-Lee Kereru-Wainohu | Anthony Rawiri | Abigail Johnson |
Samantha Rangikotoa | Leah Tuhi | Rangi Keefe |
Moana Hapeta | Rongo Ross | Michael McDermott |
Peter Niblett | Mihiterina Sorensen | Joanna Burrell |
Simeon Wilson | Jennifer Robinson | Pamela Spooner |
Santana Biddle | Shakyra Te Aho | Moana Hapeta |
Tyla Ngarangione-Wicks | Kim Stainton | Bobby Rutene |
Leonie Hura | Angelia Shaw | Wenerei Thompson |
Edward Gemmell | Samantha Keefe | Te Hiwi Preston |
Maata-Vera Crawford | Aaron Whatuira | Angelia Scott |
Lyric Bird | Pitiera Tiopira | Te Raukarito Baker |
Arihia Ngaronoa | Raukura Tiopira | Te Waimaarino Patena |
Bonny Hatami | John Mathews | Te Ra Hodges-Tai |
Tahina Winiana | Keita Tuhi | Hinemihi Scott-Baker |
The following were recipients of a Community Grant totalling $10,269.00:
GHAT | $500.00 | Search & Rescue | $550.00 |
Te Kupenga O Te Huki Trust | $1,500.00 | Wairoa Ambulance Service | $550.00 |
Mohaka Anglican Church | $500.00 | Helicopter Services | $550.00 |
Te Huki Urupa Group | $3,569.00 | Wairoa Fire Service | $550.00 |
Te Kura Kaupapa O Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa | $2,000.00 |
Brief overview of other financial assistance:
The following three (3) sites are must visit sites to help students plan for study and a career:

Careers NZ helps you to make smart decisions about Study towards a Career. There are helpful hints on this website, where to start, knowing your skills, CV templates and job vacancies.

Study Link helps people with information to make informed decisions about Study, information about where to get financial support with course fees, course related costs and living and accommodation costs.
The Manaaki Committee Members are:

Tureiti Moxon – Committee Chairperson

Chaans Tumataroa Clarke

Rex Adsett