Beneficiaries

A beneficiary of Te Uri o Hau is an individual who can trace descent from the tupuna, Te Haumoewaarangi (and/or) has tribal affiliations to one or more of the following hapu and is registered on the beneficiary roll of Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust.

The tribal groups that affliliate to Te Uri o Hau are;

Ngai Tahuhu
Ngati Tahinga
Ngati Rangi
Ngati Mauku
Ngati Kauae
Ngati Kaiwhare and
Ngati Kura

By registering you identify yourself as a tribal member of Te Uri o Hau and as a beneficiary you have certain rights of access to various resources and services provided by the Trust. These include;

Assistance from our social services
Assistance with housing options
Education grants
Access to cultural, historical information - specific to Te Uri o Hau
Access to environmental services

Registered beneficiaries 18 years & over are the only individuals who can;

Vote on Trust matters
Able to be nominated and/or appointed onto the Settlment Trust board
Have speaking rights at annual general meetings