Te Haapai Mauri

Te Haapai Mauri is the operational arm of Te Kaahui o Rauru. It is where the aspirations set out by Te Paepae o Te Kaahui o Rauru are translated into tangible outcomes for uri, whaanau, hapuu, and marae. Guided by our Annual Plan, Te Haapai Mauri gives effect to iwi strategy by coordinating programmes, managing resources, and delivering initiatives that bring our collective vision to life.

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At its heart, Te Haapai Mauri is about action. It ensures that decisions made at the governance level are implemented with integrity, efficiency, and impact. Whether it is housing support for kaumaatua, environmental restoration, education pathways for rangatahi, or iwi-wide communications, Te Haapai Mauri provides the systems, people, and processes to turn kaupapa into real, measurable results.

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Te Haapai Mauri is powered by a high-functioning team, who bring specialist skills, dedication, and innovation to every kaupapa. Their mahi is strengthened by collaboration with the Pou Taiao network in Taranaki, whose expertise and partnerships amplify our taiao work.

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Te Haapai Mauri also acts as the connector, linking uri to opportunities, partners to iwi priorities, and our values to everyday practice. It strengthens resilience across generations by embedding tikanga, nurturing leadership, and ensuring that all mahi reflects Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi identity and aspirations.

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By bringing together its five workstreams under one operational structure, Te Haapai Mauri enables Te Kaahui o Rauru to deliver on its commitments consistently and with purpose. It is the engine room that drives progress, ensures accountability, and safeguards the mauri of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi for today and for generations to come.