Tūwharetoa mai Kawerau ki te Tai

The total number of registered members as of Friday, 9 October 2026 is 2828.

Our grants

School Cost Grant -- preschool, kōhanga reo, primary, intermediate and college. Opens 1 February, closes 31 March.
Tertiary Grant and Apprenticeship Grant -- open 1 February to 30 April.
Hauora Grant -- vision, hearing and dental, paid to your provider. Open all year.
Representation Grant -- provincial or national representation. Open all year.
Pakeke Grant -- paid automatically from age 65. No application needed -- just keep your bank account up to date.

Questions? Ring the office on 0800 696 878 or email info@tuwharetoakawerau.co.nz.

Nau mai, haere mai

Tūwharetoa mai Kawerau ki te Tai represents the kāinga and the collective interests of the beneficiaries of the Wai 62 settlement -- the whānau of Hahuru, Umutahi and Ōniao marae, and the hapū of Ngāti Tūwharetoa (Bay of Plenty).

One of the Trust's strategic objectives is Grow Our People. Registering here connects you to the Trust's grants, pānui, elections and the opportunities set aside for our beneficiaries.

NEW REGISTRATIONS
To register you must descend from a Ngāti Tūwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) tupuna, or be a whāngai of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, and whakapapa to at least one of our three marae. Complete the first step, check your email for the link, then log back in to finish your registration. Completed registrations are verified by the office and you will be emailed when yours is approved.

ALREADY REGISTERED?
Log in with your registration number to update your details, register your tamariki, and apply for grants.