Our History | Te Arawa Group Holdings

Te ahunga whakamua o te ōhanga o roto o Te Arawa Leading economic advancement in Te Arawa

Te Arawa Holdings was established in 2008 to receive the financial settlement assets of the affiliate iwi / hapū from the settlement of Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa Trust, including interests in the Central North Island Forests Iwi Collective Settlement. Te Arawa Holdings was established with $34 million in cash along with assigned income rights to certain assets.

Over time, Te Arawa Holdings has diversified its asset base into the primary sector through kiwifruit and further forestry investments, property, private equity through tourism, and managed funds, and grown the asset base to $137 million (2023).

GROWTH

Asset growth from $34M to $137M.

DIVERSIFICATION

Expanded into kiwifruit, property, tourism sectors.

INNOVATION

Adopted new strategies, invested in agribusiness.

Ngā Nukunuku me ngā NekenekeMilestones of Growth

Our history is punctuated with strategic decisions that have shaped our trajectory. Here is a glimpse into our journey of growth and diversification

2008

Te Arawa Holdings established with $34 million cash along with assigned income rights to certain assets, from the settlement of Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa Trust.

2012

Acquired the business of Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Park, which is leased from Ngāti Tahu Ngāti Whaoa. The park is considered to be one of the most colorful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attractions in Aotearoa.

2014

Purchased 14.2 canopy ha kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke. The purchase was in line with the strategic goal of investing into agribusiness as a priority sector. The orchards were assessed to be well sited, well located and well setup.

2017

Purchased 19.5ha of greenfield land in Matipō Avenue, Rotorua. The purchase was in consideration of the growth of the city and the need for residential development.

2018

Co-invested with two other iwi entities to purchase 100 canopy ha of kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke, forming ‘Matai Pacific’. Matai Pacific is one of the largest Māori kiwifruit growers in Aotearoa. The orchards are considered ‘dress standard’ orchards.

2023

New Investment strategy approved to 2033

Ngā Haumi Our Investments

We have a strong track record across a variety of asset classes. We invite discussions on partnerships and quality investment opportunities that align with our commitment to intergenerational prosperity.

Te whakaritenga mai o te rawa me te angitu e whai hua ai ngā uri o ngā kaiwhaipāngaCreating wealth and opportunity for the intergenerational benefit of our shareholders

Te Arawa Holdings
Our History

Te ahunga whakamua o te ōhanga o roto o Te Arawa Leading economic advancement in Te Arawa

Asset growth from $34M to $137M.

Expanded into kiwifruit, property, tourism sectors.

Adopted new strategies, invested in agribusiness.

Ngā Nukunuku me ngā NekenekeMilestones of Growth

Te Arawa Holdings established with $34 million cash along with assigned income rights to certain assets, from the settlement of Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa Trust.

Acquired the business of Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Park, which is leased from Ngāti Tahu Ngāti Whaoa. The park is considered to be one of the most colorful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attractions in Aotearoa.

Purchased 14.2 canopy ha kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke. The purchase was in line with the strategic goal of investing into agribusiness as a priority sector. The orchards were assessed to be well sited, well located and well setup.

Purchased 19.5ha of greenfield land in Matipō Avenue, Rotorua. The purchase was in consideration of the growth of the city and the need for residential development.

Co-invested with two other iwi entities to purchase 100 canopy ha of kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke, forming ‘Matai Pacific’. Matai Pacific is one of the largest Māori kiwifruit growers in Aotearoa. The orchards are considered ‘dress standard’ orchards.

New Investment strategy approved to 2033

Ngā Haumi Our Investments

Tourism

Forestry

Horticulture

Property

Managed Funds

Opportunities

Te whakaritenga mai o te rawa me te angitu e whai hua ai ngā uri o ngā kaiwhaipāngaCreating wealth and opportunity for the intergenerational benefit of our shareholders

Te Arawa Holdings Our History

Te ahunga whakamua o te ōhanga o roto o Te Arawa Leading economic advancement in Te Arawa

Asset growth from $34M to $137M.

Expanded into kiwifruit, property, tourism sectors.

Adopted new strategies, invested in agribusiness.

Ngā Nukunuku me ngā NekenekeMilestones of Growth

Te Arawa Holdings established with $34 million cash along with assigned income rights to certain assets, from the settlement of Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa Trust.

Acquired the business of Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Park, which is leased from Ngāti Tahu Ngāti Whaoa. The park is considered to be one of the most colorful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attractions in Aotearoa.

Purchased 14.2 canopy ha kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke. The purchase was in line with the strategic goal of investing into agribusiness as a priority sector. The orchards were assessed to be well sited, well located and well setup.

Purchased 19.5ha of greenfield land in Matipō Avenue, Rotorua. The purchase was in consideration of the growth of the city and the need for residential development.

Co-invested with two other iwi entities to purchase 100 canopy ha of kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke, forming ‘Matai Pacific’. Matai Pacific is one of the largest Māori kiwifruit growers in Aotearoa. The orchards are considered ‘dress standard’ orchards.

New Investment strategy approved to 2033

Ngā Haumi Our Investments

Tourism

Forestry

Horticulture

Property

Managed Funds

Opportunities

Te whakaritenga mai o te rawa me te angitu e whai hua ai ngā uri o ngā kaiwhaipāngaCreating wealth and opportunity for the intergenerational benefit of our shareholders

Te Arawa Holdings
Our History