Te Kotahi a Pikiao

Herea ngā weri o te kiki kia kore ai e matata
Fasten the tassles of our cloak so we may never be broken apart

Te Kotahi a Pikiao is a collective strategy that has identified, and will progress, a range of strategic projects to improve the social, cultural, economic, and environmental outcomes for Ngāti Pikiao whānau.  It was initiated by Ngā Koeke o Ngāti Pikiao with support from the Ngāti Pikiao Iwi Trust, Rotoiti 15 Trust, Rotoma No 1 Incorporation, Pukahukiwi Kaokaoroa No 2 Incorporation, Tautara Matawhaura Trust and Rotoiti 3V3 Trust.    

This strategy aims to unify the Pikiao voice, share Pikiao mātauranga and leverage resources for the betterment of Pikiao whanui.

This kaupapa is guided by our traditional narratives as Pikiao. The whakatauki of Pikiaorangi reminds us to maintain our unity, whakapapa links and aroha for each other. It reminds us to be guided by the wisdom of our tūpuna as a means to realise our collective aspirations in today’s world. The strategy for this kaupapa is structured around Ngā Pou Huri Ropa – the foundational pou of our whare tupuna.  The following illustration outlines how the strategy is reflected in our tohu and the structure of Nga Pou Huri Ropa.