Patuharakeke are a composite hapu descended from most major iwi groups in the north. These include Ngati Wai, Ngapuhi nui tonu, Ngati Whatua and Te Uri o Hau. We affiliate to a very large number of hapu including Te Uriroroi, Te Koiwi, Te Akitai, Ngati Hau, Ngati Korora, Ngati Taka, Ngati Hine, Te Waiariki, Te Parawhau and many others.
Located on the south side of the Whangarei Harbour, the Patuharakeke rohe boundary stretches on the seaward side, including foreshore and seabed, from a point at the north of Mangawhai Heads to the entrance of the Mangapai River just south of Whangarei. The boundary extends inland to include the Brynderwyn (or Piroa) and Kakanui Ranges.
Patuharakeke are a composite hapu descended from most major iwi groups in the north. These include Ngati Wai, Ngapuhi nui tonu, Ngati Whatua and Te Uri o Hau. We affiliate to a very large number of hapu including Te Uriroroi, Te Koiwi, Te Akitai, Ngati Hau, Ngati Korora, Ngati Taka, Ngati Hine, Te Waiariki, Te Parawhau and many others.
Located on the south side of the Whangarei Harbour, the Patuharakeke rohe boundary stretches on the seaward side, including foreshore and seabed, from a point at the north of Mangawhai Heads to the entrance of the Mangapai River just south of Whangarei. The boundary extends inland to include the Brynderwyn (or Piroa) and Kakanui Ranges.
HAPU ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
HAPU ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ROHE MOANA COMMITTEE
ROHE MOANA COMMITTEE
About Patuharakeke
Located on the south side of the Whangarei Harbour, the Patuharakeke rohe boundary stretches on the seaward side, including foreshore and seabed, from a point at the north of Mangawhai Heads to the entrance of the Mangapai River just south of Whangarei. The boundary extends inland to include the Brynderwyn (or Piroa) and Kakanui Ranges.
About Patuharakeke
Located on the south side of the Whangarei Harbour, the Patuharakeke rohe boundary stretches on the seaward side, including foreshore and seabed, from a point at the north of Mangawhai Heads to the entrance of the Mangapai River just south of Whangarei. The boundary extends inland to include the Brynderwyn (or Piroa) and Kakanui Ranges.
About Patuharakeke
About Patuharakeke
About Patuharakeke
About Patuharakeke
Located on the south side of the Whangarei Harbour, the Patuharakeke rohe boundary stretches on the seaward side, including foreshore and seabed, from a point at the north of Mangawhai Heads to the entrance of the Mangapai River just south of Whangarei. The boundary extends inland to include the Brynderwyn (or Piroa) and Kakanui Ranges.
PATUHARAKEKE TE IWI TRUST BOARD / PTB
DRAFT HAPŪ STRATEGIC PLAN
Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board
Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board has been in existence since 1990 when it was formed primarily to look after the economic interests of the hapū.
The Trust Deed sets out a number of objects and purposes including such matters as;
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Seeking opportunities for and encouraging training, work experience and creation of employment for Patuharakeke people
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promoting and make provision for educational and economic advancement including the promotion and maintenance of the health, education and spiritual wellbeing of Patuharakeke people
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to protect and utilise all land, water and sea based resources of Patuharakeke Te Iwi
The Board’s powers and authorities enable us to function as a business, own properties, make investments and so forth.
What we do
Our key vision is to enhance the social development and economic advancement of Patuharakeke Hapū while holding fast to our tikanga and kaitiaki values.
Broadly, this entails activities such as seeking opportunities to support the education of our whanau, maintaining the kaumatua flats, engaging in resource management and planning, maintaining relationships with the community, stakeholders, industry and advancing Patuharakeke Waitangi Tribunal claims.
PTITB Trustees
The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Deed requires a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 trustees. The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board has the power to appoint trustees, new Trustees were confirmed in 2026.
A number of sub committees also sit under the mantle of Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board.
The current trustees are:
Deborah Harding (Chair)
Maria Mete (Secretary)
Tuihana Kailahi (Treasurer)
Guy Gudex
Te Waikohua Rata
Lisa Minhinnick
Miranda Chetham
PTB Trustees
The Patuharakeke Trust Deed requires a maximum of 7 trustees. The Patuharakeke Trust Board AGM and Election results to be held on Saturday, 5th September at 10am at Takahiwai Marae. Their are currently four trustee vacancies.
The current trustees are:
Deborah Harding (Chair)
Maria Mete (Secretary)
Shilane Shirkey (Treasurer)
Tuihana Kailahi
Guy Gudex
Policies
PTITB/PTB general policies and protocols can be found below.
The PTITB Trust Deed and Communications Protocol are now available to read. More policies will be added as they are developed and/or reviewed.