Te Tōtarahoe o Paerangi video

Te Tōtarahoe o Paerangi is the Ngāti Rangi post settlement-governance entity and provides overall strategic direction and governance to the Ngāti Rangi Group. Their role upholds the mana of the iwi and protects our aspirations by acting on behalf of and within the beneficial interest of Ngāti Rangi. This is to advance our cultural, social, environmental and economic aspirations. Tōtarahoe is a term for the outer part of the forest that acts as a windbreak for the rākau rangatira and their young. This windbreak is also known as the Ururua and is the place where trees such as the koromiko, māhoe, patatē and karamū grow well. This term is also used for the warriors and protectors of the iwi also known as the Matua-tua-tauā. Te Tōtarahoe o Paerangi is made up of seven trustees; - the Chair of Te Kāhui o Paerangi: our tribal rūnanga - a Pāhake representative from Te Pae Tuarā - five elected trustees elected by vote of all registered adult members.