manu-nui-ariki
CHARITABLE trust
MANU-NUI-ARIKI CHARITABLE TRUST
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NGĀ KAUPAPA
RANGINUI
WHATUMANaWA
PUMANAWA
PAPATŪĀNUKU
FEATURED KAUPAPA
Empowering Communities Through Sport, Culture, and Connection
Tahu Whaoa Hākina is more than just a sports initiative—it’s a movement grounded in Te Ao Māori values, designed to inspire excellence, promote health and well-being, and strengthen the bonds within our iwi, whānau, and wider communities.
Through participation in Māori sporting events, cultural wānanga, and community-driven activities, we aim to:
Foster Athletic Excellence: Provide pathways for rangatahi and adults to excel in sports while developing leadership and teamwork skills.
Preserve Māori Culture: Celebrate and uphold tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori through immersive wānanga and activities.
Build Stronger Communities: Unite people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in a shared vision of health, unity, and empowerment.
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a supporter of cultural revitalization, or a business looking to make a meaningful impact, Nga Takaro o te Iwi invites you to join us on this incredible journey. Together, we can create a legacy of excellence, connection, and opportunity for generations to come.
Get Involved. Be Inspired. Make a Difference.
Explore our initiatives, events, and sponsorship opportunities today!
“we want to be apart of everything, our people don’t want to play sports for other iwi anymore. we want to represent home and who we are”
and more..
cHIEF eXECUTIVE OFFICER
Herewini Lloyd is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing Māori aspirations through innovation, cultural pride, and community-centered solutions.
As CEO of Manu-Nui-Ariki Charitable Trust, Herewini brings deep knowledge of Te Ao Māori, unwavering commitment to empowering iwi, and a steadfast belief that Māori ways of thinking offer transformative pathways for the future.
With a strong foundation in Māori values, Herewini aspires to see a world where Indigenous leadership is not just recognised but celebrated as a guiding force for sustainability, resilience, and collective prosperity. His personal and professional mission is to uplift Māori communities, bridge opportunities for rural iwi, and cultivate a legacy of self-determination and economic growth.
Herewini envisions the trust as a beacon for Māori innovation and empowerment, fostering cultural revitalisation while navigating modern challenges. Guided by the principles of of Manu-nui-ariki, his leadership ensures that Māori perspectives remain central, empowering future generations to lead with their values and thrive in a global landscape.
“E TU ANA AU, KI TE TAUMATA O PAEROA
KA TITIRO WHAKARARO I HOA KI TAKU IWI O TAHU WHAOA I RUNGA I TE WAKA O TE ARAWA
E RERE ANA, NGA WAI KAREKARE O WAIKATO,KA U TE KI UTA KI TE MARAE NUKUNUKU ATEA O OHAAKI
KO HEREWINI LLOYD TENEI
E MIHI ANA”
“For the past few years, the phrase being unapologetically Māori has echoed through our communities. While I agree with the sentiment, I believe we must first embrace a realistic understanding of what being Māori truly means. Only then can we confidently achieve this vision.
The structure of a Charitable Trust is not inherently Māori, yet we utilize it as a vehicle for positive change—for better, for all. Does this make us hypocrites? Or do we see it as a tool, molding and shaping it into an organization delivered by Māori, for all, with a kaupapa underpinned by Te Ao Māori at its very heart?
I BELIEVE THAT IS THE ANSWER.
We need to recognize that the answers have always been within us—our WHAKAPAPA. Somewhere along the way, we have lost the belief in our inherent greatness, forgetting what makes us Māori at our core. Yet, when our time comes, as we lie in our marae, draped in a korowai, surrounded by Te Reo Māori spoken by our pae, it becomes evident: EVERYONE WANTS TO BE MĀORI WHEN THEY DIE. So why not embody that greatness while we are alive?
This is the mission of Manu-Nui-Ariki Charitable Trust—to navigate challenges and barriers with the unshakable belief that we are already GREAT. Our role is to remember, to act, and to uplift our people with this belief as our foundation.” - Herewini Lloyd
“Everyone wants to be māori when they die”
MANU-NUI-ARIKI CHARITABLE TRUST
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