Shareholders
Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation was established in 1976 and is made up of a total of 1,197,709.264 shares. The number of shareholders is growing every year as the number of descendants of the original owners increase.
Currently we have over 11,000 shareholders who are descendants of the original 5,396 owners. Dividends are paid annually and are dependent on the amount of shares each shareholder has.
In December 2015 we conducted a shareholder survey and published the findings in the PKW Whenua magazine. From that survey we identified four key themes that informed the 2016 strategic planning sessions and those themes are:
Succession
When a shareholder passes away, it is important for his or her Māori Land interests (which includes shares in any Māori Incorporation) are vested in the correct people. This process is called succession.
Successions are processed by the Māori Land Court.
Another issue to consider is fragmentation of shares. Fragmentation of shares occurs when a shareholder’s shares are succeeded to by his or her descendants. For example of a shareholder owned 5 shares and had 5 children; after the succession was processed by the Māori Land Court each of the 5 children would receive 1 share each. Over the generations, shares become smaller and smaller as descendants succeed to their individual shares.
To prevent fragmentation of shares, whanau may consider forming a Whanau Trust.
Missing Shareholders
Over half (60%) of all PKW shareholders are missing and although we try to find these shareholders this is a constant challenge. Shareholders can help by keeping their contact details current and or by establishing a whānau trust to keep the shares together.
As a result of missing shareholders we are holding nearly $7.3M in unclaimed dividends.
Every year we publish the list of missing shareholders and if you recognize anyone please contact us.
These lists show any shareholder that has any unclaimed dividends held by us.
Please note, the minimum amount that we can direct credit to a NZ Bank Account is $5.00; and the minimum amount that we can direct credit to an Australian Bank Account is $100.00.
Shareholder Forms
To update your details on our Share Register, we now require a Shareholder Information form to be completed and returned to us. You have two options.
You can complete the form online, or download a form and send this to us once completed.
If you send your completed form, please ensure:
- that the form is signed and dated (section 5);
- that you provide a copy of your Photo Identification (eg. your Driver’s License or Passport); and
- you provide confirmation from your Bank that the account number is correct.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
PKW Trust
The PKW Trust was established in 1983 to support Taranaki whānui with their education and cultural aspirations. Today, some of those recipients serve on the Committee of Management and in key leadership roles in our community.
The Trusts mission is to ‘Seed Potential’ and we are proud of the many seeds we have supported over the years.
Grants & Scholarships
Tertiary Scholarships & Grants
NOW CLOSED
The 2023 PKW Tertiary Grant and Scholarship Round is NOW CLOSED.
With the tautoko of our Iwi, Business partners and the Māori Education Trust we are able to provide a range of Grants and Scholarships for the 2023 Academic Year.
All applications are made online via our Grants Portal.
If you have any questions, please contact us at office@pkw.co.nz or call 0800 759 462.
Community Grants
Supporting Taranaki Māori groups with projects that align to the Trusts priorities
Contact the office for more information and an application form.
Current Scholars
Each year PKW invites tertiary students to apply for a postgraduate or undergraduate scholarship. Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of three years and recipients must meet certain conditions to retain their scholarship.
2018-2020
| Scholar | Qualification | Iwi | |
|---|---|---|---|
Masters of Architecture (Profs) | Nga Rauru | ||
Dion Luke | Master of Indigenous Studies | Te Atiawa; Ngati Maru; Taranaki; Ngaruahine | |
Tami Cave | Masters of Public Health | Te Atiawa; Ngaruahine | |
Nukutaiawhiorangi Bryers | Bachelor of Science (Technology) | Nga Rauru | |
Rauna Ngawhare | Master of Maori and Pacific Development | Taranaki | |
Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope | Masters Degree in Software Development | Ngaruahine | |
Jay Short | Master of Architecture (Prof) | Taranaki | |
Michael Pritchard | Master of AgriCommerce | Ngaruahine; Nga Rauru | |
Daniel Brooks | Bachelor of Business Studies | Ngati Tama; Ngati Mutunga; Te Atiawa; Ngaruahine; Ngati Ruanui | |
Aroha Broughton | Poutuarongo Whakakoranga | Ngati Mutunga; Ngati Maru; Ngati Ruanui | |
Aaron McGregor | NZ Diploma in Business Level 6 | Nga Rauru | |
Thomas Bergen | Bachelor of Physcial Education, Majoring in Sports Science and Exercise | Ngati Ruanui | |
Aaron Win | Bachelor of Science (may change to Bachelor of Computing & Mathematical Sciences) | Ngaruahine | |
Moerangi Taylor | Bachelor of Arts | Te Atiawa; Ngati Maru | |
2017-2019
| Scholar | Qualification | Iwi | |
|---|---|---|---|
Post Graduate – Masters and PhD | Ngaruahine | ||
Elizabeth Sophie Ngawai Hooker | Master of Education | Ngaruahine | |
Jamie Bodger | Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching | Te Atiawa | |
Cereace Wallace | Graduate Certificate in Arts (Applied) | Ngati Ruanui | |
Bachelor of Business Analysis | Te Atiawa | ||
Manuirirangi Edwards | Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business Studies (Conjoint) | Ngaruahine | |
Natasha Hutchieson | Bachelor of Midwifery | Te Atiawa | |
Taine Win | Bachelor of Science | Ngaruahine | |
Diploma in Graphic Design | Ngaruahine | ||
Tania Gilbert-Kennedy | Bachelor of Social Services | Ngaruahine | |
2016-2018
| Scholar | Qualification | Iwi | |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Conservation Science | Ngaa Rauru | ||
Kim Modlik | Master of Indigenous Studies | Te Atiawa | |
Benjamin Snooks | Master of Interior Architecture | Te Atiawa, Ngaruahine | |
Theresa Moore | Master of Science | Te Atiawa | |
Anaru Adams | Bachelor of Social Sciences/Laws | Te Atiawa | |
Dion Luke | Bachelor of Environmental Management | Ngaruahine | |
Kuramaiki Lacey-Brooks | Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Ngaruahine | |
Oriwia Hohaia | Bachelor of Law/Maori | Taranaki | |
Te Hiraka Chase | Bachelor of Physical Education | Ngaruahine | |
2015-2017
| Scholar | Qualification | Iwi | |
|---|---|---|---|
Postgraduate Diplom in Business | Te Atiawa | ||
Nadine Parata | Master in Business Administration | Ngati Ruanui | |
Brad Tatere | Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme | Te Atiawa | |
Joeliee Seed Pihama | PhD | Taranaki | |
Nga Putiputi Akapita | Te Aho Tatairangi | Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahine | |
Te Aka Hamilton-Katene | Bachelor of Information Science | Ngaa Rauru | |
Courtney Hook | Bachelor of Commerce | Ngati Tama | |
Roxanne McDonald | Bachelor of Nursing | Te Atiawa | |
Jay Short | Bachelor of Architectural Studies | Taranaki | |
Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning | Ngaruahine | ||
2014-2016
| Scholar | Qualification | Iwi | |
|---|---|---|---|
Masters in Management | Te Atiawa | ||
Hayden Hamilton | Masters of Science | Ngaruahine | |
Te Aroha Hohaia | PhD | Ngaruahine | |
Raiha Hooker | Masters of Management | Ngaruahine | |
Natasha Bishop | Bachelor of Nursing | Taranaki | |
Kowhaiwhai Hohaia | Bachelor of Science | Taranaki | |
Te Waikapoata Tamati | Bachelor of Dentistry | Taranaki, Te Atiawa, Ngati Mutunga | |
Communities
Throughout the year the PKW Trust approves limited grants to Taranaki based kaupapa benefitting the Taranaki Māori community. Examples include Taranaki Tu Mai a two-yearly festival that celebrates Taranakitanga. The next festival will be hosted by Ngāti Tama in 2023. Manukorero, the secondary school speech competitions when hosted in Taranaki, supporting Marae with their marae heritage and structural projects and others. Groups interested in discussing their project with us, are invited to contact us directly