The Wairakei Charitable Trust was established to recognise the partnership between ngā hapū and Contact Energy Ltd.
In 1958 the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station was commissioned and in 2001 Contact Energy Limited applied for a range of Resource Consents to provide for ongoing operations of this Power Station.
During the submission process, ngā hapū lodged submissions that sought to maintain ancestral connection to wāhi tapu, and other taonga that were affected by the activities of the Wairakei geothermal power station.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in July 2023 between ngā hapū and Contact Energy Ltd, and in 2007 the Wairakei Charitable Trust was established to manage funds in recognition of this partnership.
The operation of the Trust is governed by a Charitable Trust Deed in accordance with the Charitable Trusts Act 1957.
For Wairakei Charitable Trust grants, please visit our whānau area (grants and distributions).
TRUSTEES
Emerina Adams (Chairperson) - Maroanui Marae
Gregory Stebbing - Te Rangiita (ki Nukuhau) Marae
Renee des Barres - Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Oruanui Marae
Dominic Bowden - Nukuhau Marae
Mike Stevens - Contact Energy
Craig Stephenson - Contact Energy
Members Online Portal
THE REGISTRATION PORTAL IS LIVE NOW!
You will need:
Your personal details
Your WCT Marae affiliation/s
Your bloodline whakapapa to the selected Marae
Birth Certificate
Verified bank account details (optional)
Once your registration is complete and the declaration signed off, it will be reviewed by the Marae representative/s for approval.
(This can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months)
If you require assistance, please contact He Akina Ltd
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2025 AGM BOOk
The Wairakei Charitable Trust 2025 AGM was held on Wednesday 19 November at Te Rangiita Marae
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“Wārea te one tapu,
Ka hura tangata a uta, me tiakina atu ki tangata a tai, Ka hura tangata a tai, me tiakina atu ki tangata a uta. Kia oti ake te mahara ma te taiao mo ake tonu atu.”