Mō mātou
About Us
Learn more about the Trust, our lands and activities.
Mō mātou
Creation of a Legal Trust
An Ahu Whenua Trust was established in 1998 to manage the affairs of the Oruamatua Kaimanawa IV Maori land owners.
As at 1 December 2024, there are six trustees on the Trust:
- Doug Gartner-Chair
- Christina Teina Chase
- John Greenhead
- Raymond Iwikau
- Roger Alan Sam Gummer
- Tama Wipaki
The Trust meets regularly during the year, and holds a meeting of owners every few years to inform them what the trustees have been doing, and of the financial status of the Trust.
The greatest aim of the Trust is to provide drivable access to these lands for the landowners as it is currently accessible only by a multi-day hike, or helicopter.
Our People
Christina Teina Chase
Trustee
Doug Gartner
Chair
John Greenhead
Trustee
Raymond Iwikau
Trustee
Roger Alan Sam Gummer
Trustee
Tama Wipaki
Trustee
The Trust’s History
1998
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The Trust is founded to manage the affairs of Oruamatua Kaimanawa IV Maori land owners.
2000
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The Trust is founded to manage the affairs of Oruamatua Kaimanawa IV Maori land owners.
2010
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The Trust is founded to manage the affairs of Oruamatua Kaimanawa IV Maori land owners.
2024
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The Trust is founded to manage the affairs of Oruamatua Kaimanawa IV Maori land owners.
Wildlife
The land is home to a small herd of Kaimanawa Horses.
Beekeeping
Over 500 beehives are brought onto the lands each summer.
Fishing
Enjoy incredible backcountry fishing with our exclusive fishign guide.
