Papakāinga Registrations Closed – Stay Tuned for What’s Next
Registrations for our current papakāinga rentals are now closed.
Whenuakura Whānau Trust is excited to see these affordable homes coming to life, creating a supportive and connected whānau community.
If you missed out this time, don’t worry – more papakāinga projects are planned, and we’d love to see you involved in the future. Stay connected with us here for updates and upcoming opportunities to be part of our kaupapa.
Ko ngā kōwhiringa o tēnei rā, he whakatau mō āpōpō
The choices we make today are decisions for tomorrow
A Trust in Memory of Whenuakura Homene Nikera
About Whenuakura Homene Nikera – The Namesake of Our Trust
Our Trust carries the name of Whenuakura Homene Nikera (16 January 1873 – 3 November 1941), a humble and reserved tohunga of words, whose legacy lives on through the stories, songs and whakapapa he so carefully protected. A man of deep literacy and quiet strength, Whenuakura composed haka, scripted poetry and wrote waiata that echoed the heartbeat of his people and whenua.
In the way of his tūpuna, especially his grandfather Karaitiana Takamoana, he stood as a historian in his own right — not merely a holder of knowledge, but a guardian of identity. Whenuakura Nikera’s life was marked by grace, intellect and an unwavering commitment to his whānau and whakapapa.
Through his name, our Trust honours not just the man, but the values he lived by: Humility (Whakaiti), knowledge (Mātauranga), creativity (Auahatanga) and a deep connection to our people and lands.
