Hineuru Iwi Trust

Whānau Hunting in Hineuru Forest | Now Open

Whānau hunting in Hineuru Forest is now open!

Seasonal Whānau hunting in Hineuru Forest is now open!

The process is simple:

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Mark Baker will review and approve your request.
3. Once approved, you’ll receive your permit and can collect the gate key from the HIT office.

Permits will be issued on a first in, first served basis, and only one whānau may be in the forest at any given time.

🏡 Accommodation available: The shearing quarters at the farm are available for hunting parties travelling from out of town. For more information, please email info@hineuru.com.

We acknowledge and thank Mark Baker (Trustee/Commercial Director) for leading this kaupapa and making this opportunity available to whānau.

Kaumātua Ball – At capacity 

Whakapiki Wairua Day

Date: Saturday 20th September
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Clive Clubrooms, Farndon Road

Join us for Whakapiki Wairua Day! A special day full of connection, fun, and wellbeing for our iwi members of all ages.

This is a day for all generations: tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke, and kaumātua. There will be a wide range of fun activities and wellbeing offerings for every age, including:

• Bouncy Castles

• Haircuts

• Massages

• Access Bars

• FREE Heart Checks & other health checks

• Whānau-friendly kai and drink stalls all day

• Hāngi to close the day

• Relaxed space for kaumātua

• Access to the Clive Pool – don’t forget your togs and towel!

Important Note: All tamariki must be supervised in the pool.

Pool Safety:

• Kids under 5 must have a caregiver aged 16+ in the water (1 caregiver to 2 under 5s).
• Kids aged 5-7 must be actively supervised by a caregiver aged 16+ (poolside okay), ratio 1 caregiver to 4 kids.

Nau mai, haere mai – bring your whānau and join us!

Kaumātua Ball – At capacity 

We’re now at capacity for the Kaumātua Ball – RSVPs are officially closed.

We’re currently reviewing all submissions. To help us finalise the list, please ensure you are a fully registered iwi member.

We’re excited to. be hosting 85 of our Kaumātua and can’t wait to celebrate this special evening with you all.

For those who have RSVP’d we’ll be in touch if we need any further information from you.

Kaumātua Ball

We are delighted to invite whānau to a very special evening – the Kaumātua Ball, a night of elegance, celebration, and connection.

Event Details:
*  Date: Saturday, 4th October
*  Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
*  Venue: East Pier, Napier
*  Theme/Dress Code: Black Tie

This evening is dedicated to our kaumātua (60+ years), with dinner, music, dancing, and wonderful company.

Spaces are limited, please RSVP by Thursday, 26 September to: info@hineuru.com

Expression of Interest: Groundskeeper(s) at the Tarawera Café site

The Trust is inviting expressions of interest for the role of part-time Groundskeeper(s) based at the Tarawera Café site.

About the role, this position involves:

• Cleaning and maintaining public toilet facilities
• Lawn mowing and garden maintenance
• General site upkeep to ensure a tidy space

Key Details:

• Location: Tarawera Café site, 6400 Napier-Taupo Road, State Highway 5, Tarawera 4182
• Start: Immediate
• Type: Part-time role

We are seeking someone who is trustworthy and has a strong sense of pride in their work.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to sandra@hineuru.com:

• Your CV
• A short personal statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role

Expressions of interest will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage early applications.

Resignation and Congratulations

We wish to inform whānau that Jared Pullar, who has served the Trust with distinction for the past four years, will be stepping down from his role as Specialist Advisor – Procurement & Governance, effective 1 August 2025.

Since joining us in early 2021, Jared has made a significant and lasting contribution to our mission. His passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the iwi have had a profound impact.

While we are saddened to see him go, we are equally proud to share that Jared has recently been appointed to a senior role within Government. This notable appointment is a testament to his expertise, principled leadership, and the high regard in which he is held across the sector.

Commenting on his resignation, Jared said:

“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve our iwi over the past four years. I am grateful to the Trust for the confidence placed in me throughout this time, and I leave with a deep appreciation for the work we have undertaken together. While departing my role within the Trust, I still look forward to seeing whānau at kaupapa or whakamoemiti as I will remain an active iwi member. Kāti, nei rā āku mihi ki a tātou katoa”

Please join us in extending our heartfelt thanks to Jared for his service. We wish him every success and fulfilment as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.

TRUSTEE ELECTION – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF TRUSTEES

Hineuru Iwi Trust is the post-settlement governance entity that manages the settlement assets of the Trust on behalf of Ngāti Hineuru iwi.

The current trustees are due to retire and an election is now required to elect seven trustees. Nominations are now sought to fill the seven vacancies on Hineuru Iwi Trust. The current trustees can stand for re-election if they choose, but must nominate in accordance with this notice.

Nominations open on Friday 11 July 2025, and close at 12 noon on Friday 8 August 2025.

Nomination forms must be made on the official form available from the Returning Officer, which can be obtained by downloading from the links in this email.

NOMINATION FORM

All nomination forms must be signed by at least five registered members. Candidates must also submit a written statement of skills and experience and a photograph with their completed nomination form.

Isiah Roberts
Kaiwhakahaere Pōtitanga | Returning Officer – electionz.com
iro@electionz.com, 0800 666 924

New Registrations

Hineuru Iwi Trust also invites all those with appropriate whakapapa, aged 18 years and over, and who are not registered, to apply to be included on the Hineuru Iwi Trust register.

Registrations can be completed online at https://hineuru.nz/registrations/

CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO STEP DOWN FROM ROLE

The Trustees of Hineuru Iwi Trust advise that April Hetaraka, Chief Executive, has tendered her resignation, which has been accepted. Her final day in the role will be Friday, 27 June 2025.

Since stepping into the role of Chief Executive in November 2023, April has provided strategic leadership during a pivotal phase of organisational evolution. Her focus on enhancing internal systems and functions has strengthened the Trust’s operational capability while advancing kaupapa-driven initiatives that empower whānau and uplift communities. This period of intentional development has not only positioned the Trust for sustained impact but also laid the groundwork for achieving long-term, aspirational outcomes that reflect our vision for transformative change for the benefit of iwi members.

Commenting on her departure, April said:

“It is with humility I wish Hineuru Iwi Trust all the best for its future endeavours. Ki a koutou ngā whānau whānui o Hineuru, tēnei au e mihi ana i runga i te whakaiti.”

Chairman Mana Hazel, acknowledging April’s service, said:

“E kore e mimiti ana ngā au mihi ki a koe April. Nāu anō i whakakipakipa i ngā huanga mō te iwi o Hineuru. Nāu hoki i whakapātaritari i ngā kaupapa matua mai i te iwi, mō te iwi. Nei rā ngākau whakaiti e mihi nei.”

The Trustees, on behalf of the iwi, extend their thanks to April for her service and wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.

The iwi will be kept informed of further developments as matters progress.