About TAPS

The Te Arawa Primary Sector (TAPS) collective was officially established on the 31 August 2011 where 15 individuals representative of a number of Te Arawa land blocks signed a register in Nukuteapiapi to form an incorporated society.

Members are those Te Arawa organisations or individuals that own, control or administer land utilised within the primary sector industry (agriculture, horticulture, forestry, geothermal).

The Executive committee provides for a good level of representation of its member organisations. Decision-making processes are robust to ensure the interests of the members and the kaupapa of the collective is enhanced.

Executive Committee

• Tanira Kingi - Ngati Whakaue Tribal Lands (NWTL), Te Arawa Management Ltd (TAML)
• Barnett Vercoe - Paehinahina Mourea Trust, Onuku Lands Trust
• James Warbrick - Parekarangi Trust
• Huia Te Hau - Parekarangi Trust
• Airini Hepi - Kokako Trust
• Wiremu Keepa - Kapenga M Trust, Ruahine Kuharua Inc.
• Laurance Tamati - Pukahukiwi Kaokaoroa Inc.
• Wally Lee - Kapenga M Trust, Waipupumahana A1B2
• Roku Mihinui - Kapenga M Trust, Te Arawa Lakes Trust
• Arapeta Tahana - Rotoiti 15
• Nelson Meha - Rotoma No. 1 Incorporation
• Tony Whata - Tautara Matawhaura Maori Lands Trust
• Bill Young - Te Paiaka Lands Trust
• Tawhiri Morehu - Kaumatua

TAPS Documents

TAPS Charter 2011

TAPS Strategic Plan 2013

Member Land Blocks (in green)