Our region
Rohe
Te Tauihu
The mana whenua/tangata whenua of Te Tauihu is made up of eight iwi;
Kurahaupō waka
Tainui waka
Tokomaru waka
We are bound together by whakapapa, intermarriage, co-residence and shared customary rights and/or overlapping customary rights. In contemporary times, we are joined by mātāwaka from across the motu who also call our rohe their home, our manuhiri.
Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Demographic
‘Our history, whakapapa and connections determine our connection to whenua and moana’
Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu have a shared vision and aspirations to achieve positive outcomes for whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori across all domains including health. We do this through working together, being collaborative, innovative and unified. We value relationships, acting in good faith and with integrity, always.
Te Tauihu iwi will continue to serve and support whānau no matter where they reside, whānau wellbeing is paramount. The iwi association within this area remains and our Te Tauihu iwi do not resile from our connection to our respective whenua in which we have connection. We are not and will never be defined by lines on maps.
Geographical Boundary
The geographic boundary for Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu IMPB Board (Te Kāhui Hauora) is defined in the map.
The defined area is not reflective of traditional and contemporary tribal boundary lines, and is defined only for the purposes of enabling Te Kāhui Hauora to undertake the duties as prescribed under the Pae Ora (Health Futures) Act 2022. This area shall be known as Te Tauihu Hauora boundary.
Discover Te Tauihu
The region of Te Tauihu is known for its three national parks and offering a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. This has led to a thriving tourism industry, which in turn supports a vibrant food and beverage sector.
Te Tauihu is also home to the largest fishing port in the country, making it a major player in New Zealand’s exports of seafood and fresh fruit. Additionally, the region’s manufacturing sector contributes significantly to the regional GDP.
While the region has a strong history in primary production, there has been a notable expansion in horticulture, viticulture, and aquaculture. Furthermore, the region’s hop production is driving the growth of craft beer production both locally and internationally.
