Registration
To be registered as a beneficiary, you must be a natural descendant of an original owner of a Tūwharetoa land block surrounding Lake Taupō and its tributaries. You are not eligible to be a beneficiary of the Trust if you:
- Obtained an interest in land adjoining Lake Taupō and its tributaries but are not a natural descendant of an original owner; or
- You are an adopted person who is not a natural descendant of an original owner.
- Your birth certificate; and
- Supporting land documentation (i.e Māori Land Court records)
Applicants must have interest in one or more of the following land blocks: PLEASE NOTE: *Hauhungaroa is inclusive of the Whakarawa Block *Rangatira is inclusive of the Paenoa Te Akau Block *Waipapa Block must be in the Aotea Land District
Hauhungaroa* | Oreti | Rotoaira | Turutururoa |
Hautū | Oruanui | Rotoakiwi Reserve | Waihaha |
Kaimanawa | Otumuheke | Ruamata | Waihi Kahakaharoa |
Ketetahi | Pahikohuru | Tauhara Middle | Waimanu |
Mangahouhou | Patuiwi | Tauhara South | Waipahihi |
Motuopuhi | Pukawa | Tauranga Taupo | Waipapa* |
Ngapuna | Pukepoto | Te Kopiha | Wairakei |
Nukuhau | Puketapu | Te Whakao | Waituhi Kuratau |
Ohuanga | Puketi | Te Whataroa | Waiunu |
Okahukura | Rangatira* | Tihoi | Whakaipo |
Opawa Rangitoto | Rangipo North | Tokaanu | Whangamata |
Oraukura | Rangipo Waiu | Tokaanu Township |