Titiro ki muri, kia whakatika ā mua
Look to the past to proceed to the future.
Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust is the mandated iwi organisation working for the cultural, social, environmental, and economic advancement of our people in the South Island.
Our People
Connecting whanau and building a strong, vibrant iwi community.
Learn more →Our History
A rich heritage spanning centuries in Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui.
Learn more →Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship of our lands, waters, and taonga for future generations.
Get in Touch
Connect with us to learn more or get involved with the Trust.
Learn more →Our rohe encompasses the northern part of Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māui, including the Golden Bay and Kahurangi areas.
These lands and waters are central to our identity as tangata whenua. We maintain strong connections to our whakapapa, our marae, and the natural environment that sustains us.
We stand upon the shoulders of those who came before us, carrying their dreams forward for our mokopuna.