Registrations Now Open
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Affordable Papakāinga Rentals Coming Soon!
Whenuakura Whānau Trust is proud to offer new, affordable papakāinga rentals—coming soon! Registration is now open for those looking to secure a welcoming, sustainable home in a supportive whānau environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a vibrant community. More details to follow!
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 great-great-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.
