Kohi Mai Rā
Welcome to the official website of Hokotehi Moriori Trust
ABOUT USHokotehi Moriori Trust is the organisation that represents Moriori people – the INDIGENOUS PEOPLE of Rēkohu and Rangihaute (Chatham Islands), in New Zealand and AFAR.
Taia Historic Reserve, Rēkohu.
Tiriana Smith and Heidi Lanauze, uplift of rongomoana ‘Rautini’, July 2024.
Pupils of Kaingaroa School visiting our One Billion Trees planting site.
OUR MAHIHokotehi Moriori Trust offers cultural, social, and educational services to its members, aiming to establish a strong cultural and economic base for their prosperity. The trust is actively engaged in key sectors of Rēkohu's economy, such as fishing, farming, and tourism.
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Preservation of Rakau Momori
In March, Te Papa conservator Nirmala Balram returned to Rēkohu with imi member Bella Penter to further treat the rākau momori housed within the Kōpinga grounds.
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Hou Rongo: Moriori, Music and Manawa
In a marriage of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology, Hokotehi Moriori Trust partnered with a research team from the University of Otago to create an immersive, multi-sensory exhibition – the result of a two-year groundbreaking project to illuminate the cultural vibrance of Moriori people.
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KAINGAROA KICK-OFF | COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY
In just a few hours, 700 plants (a mixture of native and endemic species) were planted.
