What Is Raukawa Charitable Trust (raukawa.org.nz)?

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Raukawa Charitable Trust is an iwi-affiliated charitable organisation based in the Waikato region of New Zealand, with its main office in Tokoroa and branch offices in Putaruru, Te Awamutu, and Matamata. Its website, raukawa.org.nz, serves as an information hub for iwi members and the public, covering the organisation's history, grants, services, commercial activities, publications, and contact details. If you are a Raukawa iwi member, a grant applicant, or someone looking to contact or learn about the trust, the site is the primary starting point.

What the organisation does

The trust describes its purpose as delivering a wide range of services and projects that aim to achieve the collective aspirations of its iwi. It also manages commercial assets on behalf of the iwi, stating that its settlement has grown from $50 million in 2012 to over $200 million today, with the goal of benefiting current and future generations.

Main sections of the website

Section What you will find
Our Story About Us, Vision (Whakakitenga), Governance (Whakahaere), and Marae information
Grants and Registrations Information on applying for grants and registering
Our Mahi The services and projects the trust delivers
Commercial Development How the trust manages and invests its commercial assets
Resources and Publications Documents and publications
Store A store section
Vacancies Job listings
Contact Office addresses, phone numbers, email, and a contact form

Contacting the trust

The site lists four offices, all open Monday to Friday:

  • Tokoroa (main office): 1-11 Raukawa Way, Tokoroa 3420; phone 07 885 0260; open 8:30am–5:00pm
  • Putaruru: 4-6 Glenshea Street, Putaruru 3411; phone 07 883 8989; open 8:30am–4:30pm
  • Te Awamutu: 53 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu 3800; phone 07 871 2124; open 8:30am–4:30pm
  • Matamata: Railside on the Green, 41a Hetana Street, Matamata 3400; phone 07 880 9774; open 8:30am–4:30pm

Each office also lists a fax number and email address. The website includes a contact form that requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser.

Staying informed

The site offers a free subscription to Te Kakara, the iwi newsletter, with a choice of postal or email delivery. There is also a separate email subscription link. You can follow the trust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Things to note

Some sections of the site may show placeholder messages such as "information coming soon," directing visitors to contact the trust directly for details. The site also notes that content provided from raukawa.org.nz is for convenience and that Raukawa does not accept liability for it. If a page appears incomplete, contacting the relevant office is the most reliable way to get current information.