Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a charitable Trust established in 1988. Its structure is lilened to the tongue of the taiaha. The base is Ruanga and the tip represents the Maori community of heretaunga the units, divisions, management and governance form the body. It's truly a by Maori for Maori operation.
Patrick LeGeyt (Kaiwhakahaerre Hauora); Mereaira Waerehu (Ngati Porou); Fred Reti (Ngati Kahungunu); Ihaia Don Hutana (Ngati Kahungunu); Dr. David Tipele-Leach; dr Kiri Bird; Speedy White; Mereaira Waerehu; Donna Whitiwhiti; Hinehau Whitiwhiti; Reopena Parahi.
Te Hau Kainga is a journey to the tribal lands of Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairoa and Te Arawa, rediscovering the historical knowledge and cultural identity of each tribe.