MARAUTAKI VAKALEVU NA VEIVAKARARAMATAKI E RARALEVU
September 22, 2025
TLTB ASSIST IN MATAQALI NAUTODAMU COOPERATIVE 1/3 & 2/3 GRANT SCHEME
September 22, 2025
Thursday, the 18th of September marked another historic milestone for land development in Fiji as the Mataqali Vunitavola, under the leadership of Turaga na Tui Maumi, Ratu Karai Vuibau, together with the Minister for iTaukei Affairs and Chairman of the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), Hon. Ifereimi Vasu, officially opened the Vunitavola Subdivision.
In his address, Ratu Karai described the occasion as a day of thanksgiving, gratitude, and celebration. The project, comprising 24 residential lots and two commercial lots at a total cost of $2.3 million, is the first subdivision in the Central Division to be fully planned, designed, and developed by TLTB.
“This project stands as a classic example of what landowners can achieve in collaboration with TLTB — and sets a model for nearby provinces such as Tailevu, Rewa, Naitasiri, and Namosi,” Ratu Karai said.
He acknowledged TLTB CEO Mr. Solomone Nata and his team, calling them “a vital partner and link to this development project.”
The subdivision, once idle rice land, now promises new opportunities for the Mataqali and the wider community. With roads, water, electricity, and other utilities already in place, future developments will soon include road sealing, a supermarket, service station, and taxi base. Its proximity to Nausori Town, Nausori Airport, and essential services makes it a highly strategic location.
CEO Nata says the shift in TLTB’s approach: “As part of our new strategic direction and business, we are now assisting landowners to develop land ourselves and sell at fair market rates to ensure the true value of iTaukei land is realised.”
The Vunitavola Subdivision now joins Varavu Subdivision in Ba as one of only two fully-fledged iTaukei residential developments with tarsealed roads, utilities, and ready-to-issue surveyed titles. Several other projects are underway.
This landmark project not only transforms idle land into a thriving residential hub but also demonstrates how strategic partnerships between landowners and TLTB can deliver sustainable, inclusive development for the iTaukei people.
