We believe in a community that works together, a shared waka, a shared direction. Tatau is a Maori word meaning you (plural) and me/us (plural).  It is a term used by Maori when referring to all of us or you and me.  It is often used when two or more groups of people work together or share their resources.  In terms of the partnership its about Te Arawa and the Rotorua Lakes Council working together or “we together”.

We believe in a community that works together, a shared waka, a shared direction. Tatau is a Maori word meaning you (plural) and me/us (plural).  It is a term used by Maori when referring to all of us or you and me.  It is often used when two or more groups of people work together or share their resources.  In terms of the partnership its about Te Arawa and the Rotorua Lakes Council working together or “we together”.

We believe in a community that works together, a shared waka, a shared direction. Tatau is a Maori word meaning you (plural) and me/us (plural).  It is a term used by Maori when referring to all of us or you and me.  It is often used when two or more groups of people work together or share their resources.  In terms of the partnership its about Te Arawa and the Rotorua Lakes Council working together or “we together”.

A Strong Voice

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Building Strong Relationships

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Representatives on Council

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Creating Future Leaders

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Community Decision Making

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Understanding Current & Future Needs

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What does Tatau mean?


Tatau is a Maori word meaning you (plural) and me/us (plural). It is a term used by Maori when referring to all of us or you and me. It is often used when two or more groups of people work together or share their resources. In terms of the partnership its about Te Arawa and the Rotorua Lakes Council working together or "we together".