About Us
Our Vision is to protect and enhance Te Motu a Hiaroa for the benefit of Mana Whenua and the wider public.
Kia uu, kia mau, kia toa, kia manawanui ki te tiaki I te taonga nei araa ‘Te Motu a Hiaroa’, Hei haapai I ngaa moemoeaa a ngaa tupuna a poo. Kia tika te tiaki I te whenua, kia ora ai te wairua, me pupuru ki ngaa tongi
Our Projects
Cultural Open Space Masterplanning
As part of the wider vision for the Island TMHCT in partnership with Auckland Council are developing a spatial plan which will form a foundational document for the staged development of the Island as a cultural open space.
Kaitiakitanga
TMHCT has employed a kaitiaki who maintains a permanent physical presence on the Island. This role is proving critical in terms of ensuring operational activities are undertaken in accordance with tikanga and that contractors are delivering in accordance with their…
Educational Partnerships
TMHCT is working in partnership with government departments and maori academic institutions to identify suitable Phd and case studies opportunities pertaining to the Island.
Marae Complex
With the return of Te Motu a Hiaroa to the rightful owners and kaitiaki of this significant place, we have the opportunity to revitalise the island in line with its origins as the historic landing place of the Tainui Waka…
Capital Works Programme
TMHCT is supporting Auckland Council with the upgrading of existing assets and infrastructure on the Island. This foundational work will preserve the historic built character of the Island while ensuring future development is adequately serviced by network and on-site infrastructure.
Our History
Te Motu a Hiaroa has an abundance of History, both Maori and European History. The Island is regarded as one of the most sacred places for mana whenua.