| 21 Another valuable development has been in the creation of a labour workforce, Te Kāheru Matarau. This has moved forward into real bricks and mortar in Cadman Street, Waharoa – a 45 home community subdivision created in collaboration with whānau from Waharao and another development in collaboration with the Pukemoremore K Trust located in Pukemoremore will provide 6 homes for rent, exclusively for Iwi members. “We are dedicated to providing suitable housing across transitional, social and affordable housing to the ultimate aspiration of home ownership. Housing is a fundamental aspect of our Iwi strategy,” says Lisa. On the same plot of land at Cadman St, Waharoa will be a community centre, play ground and a communal vege garden. While funding for this project come from several sources, Lisa says, the Trust understands that any housing development demands significant capital investment from Ngāti Hauā itself. “It’s healthy and right that we turn to ourselves rather than relying on government funding and that is the gift our commercial arm provides us.” The Trust is putting considerable resources into its vision to revitalise and, over time, change the face of Waharoa, through a revitalisation plan which involves working with Council and key government agencies to address challenges and issues. Another valuable development has been in the creation of a labour workforce, Te Kāheru Matarau. “Our focus had been on providing labour for our Iwi through our blueberry orchard, which has now had two successful harvests, but we realised that was only casual and part-time engagement, so we asked ourselves how could they be employed all year round.” The answer was to establish a sustainable workforce of kaitiaki on a mission to preserve the natural beauty of Aotearoa, working from founding values of Kotohitanga (Unity), Manaatikanga (Support), Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) and Mana Motuhake (Self-Determination). The funding mechanism to make this happen came by way of a partnership with MSD which provides a wage subsidy, while Ngāti Hauā Iwi Trust, makes up the rest to the living wage. “We knew the reality for many young people leaving school was that they were not engaged in meaningful employment. We’ve been able to give them a place to be where skills can be learnt, skills that will enable them to pursue further work opportunities into the future.” And with the shadow and impact COVID brought into the Trust’s activities, Lisa says, the view is for self-determination and a conscious stepping away from reliance on government funding. The creation of Maori Ted Talks on-line has been welcomed by many, where every month a marae is visited and its activities shared with viewers. In this way, these stories can stretch to a broader reach of viewers. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ngāti Hauā Iwi Trust Septic Tank Need Cleaning? Call Us Today Allens United Paeroa is a family owned and operated business we do Septic Tank Cleaning, Grease Trap Cleaning, we service the greater Hauraki region. Ph: 07 862 7209 Email: AllensUnitedPaeroa@hotmail.com 29 Grey Street, Paeroa 3640 w McCaw Lewis is proud to partner with Ngāti Hauā Iwi Trust Toitū te whenua Let the permanence of land remain intact PH 07 838 2079 | WWW.MCCAWLEWIS.CO.NZ Asked about her work for the Trust Lisa says she absolutely loves the job, for the variety, challenges and engagement it creates. There’s a joy that comes from being a part of seeing something greater than the individual achieve. “That’s why I am still here 13 years later. I’m blessed to have Trustees who are very receptive to my thoughts and opinions. They are forward thinking and focused on the needs of our people.”
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