Kaitiakitanga is intrinsic in the Maori way and Kai Waho takes its caretaker role very seriously. 

Manaakitia te whenua,
mana koe e manaaki.

Look after the land, and it will look after you.

Our sustainability values are traditional and in harmony with the natural world to maintain balance and to protect and respect the land and its bounty. For us, it’s vital that future generations have the same enjoyment and nourishment that today’s people enjoy. As tangata whenua, people of the land, Kai Waho’s strength is a commitment to the land to transparently uphold its ethics and responsibility to the environment.

From Tamau Pa you have exclusive access to a magnificent native wilderness. This wilderness, unchanged for hundreds of years, features unspoiled views and breath-taking natural beauty. Here you can explore the tranquil sub-alpine homeland of the Tuwharetoa iwi (tribe).

Discover the region’s significance to its Ngati Tuwharetoa kaitiaki  (caretakers) as you walk the land and experience it’s natural taonga (treasures).