Whanganui o Taupō Moana
Nau mai, ki te Papakāinga o Ngāti Te Māunga.
Whanganui Bay
Ko Hauhungaroa ngā Paemaunga
Ko Whanganui te awa e whriwhiria ki Taupō Moana
Ko Tūwharetoa te Iwi
Ko Te Heuheu te Tangata
Ko te wai ki te kohatu
Ko te kohatu ki te oneone
Ko te oneone ki te otaota
Ko te otaota ki te totara
Ko tātou o Ngāti Te Maunga e tū mai rā
Register with Whanganui Māori Reservation Trust
Register with us to be eligible to vote and apply for a License to Occupy (LTO) at Whanganui Bay. (Registration form coming soon)
Access & Permission
Access to, and permission to be in, Whanganui Bay—including swimming or camping—is automatically granted to the whānau of Ngāti Te Maunga. Permission to build, or to place a caravan, in Whanganui Bay requires written approval from the Trust, together with a formal arrangement and payment of annual fees.
Non-hapū visitors, including boaties, must obtain prior written approval from the Trust. The Queen’s Chain does not apply in Whanganui Bay, as no prior agreement has been entered into with Taupō District Council.
Permission to conduct any activities (excluding tangihanga or unveilings) must be granted in writing by the Trust at an Ordinary Meeting. Such activities include, as provided for under the Māori Reservation Act:
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Weddings
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Birthday parties
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Reunions
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Wānanga
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Gatherings of more than 30 people
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Guest groups
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Commercial activities
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Hunting