History of the Trust
Matea Trust is a registered charitable trust (CC11332) which was set up in 1992 to provide a residential service and support for people with intellectual disabilities who are physically, mentally and socially able to integrate into the existing family environment provided by Matea.
The Trust was established by two local farmers who identified a need and donated time, land, buildings and great effort to create Matea – Translated from the Maori language it means… ‘To Be Needed’ Everyone deserves to feel needed!