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Te Awanui a Rua Charitable Trust is an organization based in Taumarunui - Heart of the King Country, Aotearoa, New Zealand, focusing on supporting and uplifting Māori and the Community, particularly in the area of education, primary, environmental, and cultural initiatives.

The Trust aims to improve the well-being of individuals and families through various programs, including scholarships, community projects, and cultural engagement.

Our Wananga and Programs often emphasize the importance of Māori heritage and identity, providing resources and opportunities that encourage the preservation of language and customs.

The Trust work on partnerships with other cultures, organizations to enhance the services available to the community. The exact nature of the Trust's projects and focus can vary, but its overarching goal is to foster potential within community development and resilience among Māori people.

If you're looking for specific initiatives or current projects undertaken by the Trust, please let us know, and we can provide more targeted information that fits the needs of your Hapu, Marae. Kura, Whaanau Developments.

Kaitiaki Guides Ltd provides Wananga / Programs, initiatives designed to support and empower young Māori and other Cultures as individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand in Rural spaces.

The term "Kaitiaki" refers to guardianship and stewardship, reflecting the program’s focus on nurturing the next generation, particularly in cultural identity, well-being, and leadership.

KOTAHITANGA

Unity in our Community

Te Awanui a Rua Charitable Trusts presents Community Events annually under our "Unity in our Community" kaupapa. We are proud to present many events over the last 9 Years:

These Events unite our Community and Region to celebrate Music, Culture, Adventure, Talents, Food, and the Arts in the Ruapehu Region, featuring those Bands that whakapapa back to our Awa.

It's a chance for locals and visitors to showcase and experience the unique culture of the King Country and also for Whanau to come home to reconnect to their Roots.

“Whaowhia te kete”

Fill the basket of knowledge