Te Hiku ō Te Ika Iwi Development Trust (the Development Trust) is a Charitable Trust formed in 2013 by the Iwi Chairs of NgāiTakoto, Te Aupōuri and Te Rarawa.
Set up on the cusp of the Treaty settlements, the Development Trust was established as a vehicle to drive
collaborative programmes and shared outcomes that Iwi seek collectively.
We are systems advocates
and activists directly raising the voice of whānau with agencies of the Crown in order to effect change.
We are the “fix-it champions” and perform a number of roles.
Some are straight forward, others are complex, but we work together
as a group to identify problems, look at it from all angles, and then come up with solutions.
We do this by asking three critical questions:
Are the needs of our whānau being met?
How should services in Te Hiku function?
How can we make improvements?
Our Shared Vision
He Wawata Kōtahi
Kia whiwhi ngā hāpori, ā whānau,
ā hapū me ngā Iwi ō Te Hiku ō Te Ika,
i te oranga tonutanga,
kia rānea.
The communities of whānau, hapū and Iwi of Te Hiku ō Te Ika
are culturally, socially and economically prosperous.
Recent Kaupapa for Download
Te Hiku Wellbeing Report 2025
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the wellbeing of Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi, focusing on Te Kōwhao te Ngira, The Social Accord framework, based upon seven outcomes. This report highlights both improvements and challenges in each area, offering insights into the current state of wellbeing.
Meth Rehabilitation Services in Te Hiku o Te Ika
This study carries the voices of whānau and practitioners with lived experience who support and care for those involved with meth, especially in Te Hiku.
This feasibility study was commissioned by Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust and funded by the Ministry of Health. It was conducted by Dr Jo Mane of Pūrangakura, an independent kaupapa Māori research centre.
Organisational Report, 2023
In 2023 Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi Development Trust continued to champion the aspirations and rights of Te Hiku iwi, marking a year of significant achievements amidst challenges.
Our journey, deeply rooted in the Te Hiku Crown Social Development and Wellbeing Accord attests to the collective efforts, unity and enduring spirit of our people.
