National and Urban Māori organisations that have statutory associations with representative iwi organisations.

National Māori Organisations

5 National Māori Organisations:


Federation of Māori Authorities Inc (FoMA)

Last updated: 15/06/2023


Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.

Primary purpose/kaupapa: The mission of the network is to progressively foster and promote the development, sound management and economic advancement of Māori Authorities and in turn the wider Māori communities they benefit.

Legal entity: Incorporated Society

Governance structure: New Zealand is separated into 11 rohe/regions. Each of the 11 rohe, or electoral districts, is represented by one member on the Executive Committee of the Federation of Māori Authorities Inc.

Chairperson: Traci Houpapa

Postal Address:
PO Box 10546,
Wellington 6149.

Mobile: 027 380 3281

Email: admin@foma.org.nz

Website: https://www.foma.org.nz/



Māori Women's Welfare League

Last updated: 1/09/2023


Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.

Primary purpose/kaupapa: To promote the well being of Māori women and their whānau through the spiritual, physical, social and economic development of the Māori people.

Governance structure: There are eight regional representatives; Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Tainui, Tai Rāwhiti, Waiariki, Aotea, Ikaroa, Te Waipounamu.

National Operations Manager: Ronda Pahau

National President: Dr Hope Tupara

Postal Address:
PO Box 12072,
Thorndon,
Wellington 6144.

Physical Address:
24 Burnell Avenue,
Thorndon,
Wellington.

Phone: 04 595 1469

Email: admin@mwwl.org.nz

Website: https://mwwl.org.nz/



Te Kaunihera Māori o Aotearoa - New Zealand Māori Council

Last updated: 19/01/2024


Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.

Primary purpose/kaupapa: The Māori Community Development Act 1962 sets out the Council’s role as the national policy making body for Māori by means of consultation with Māori Committees and making representations to Ministers and others.

Legal entity: Statutory Body under Māori Community Development Act 1962

Governance structure: Up to 3 delegates from each of 16 districts with a three-year election cycle.

Co-Chair: Archdeacon Harvey Ruru

Co-Chair: George Ngātai QSM JP

Postal Address:
19 Myrtle Street,
Lower Hutt 5010.

Physical Address:
19 Myrtle Street,
Lower Hutt.

Phone: 04 560 3680

Email: admin@nzmaoricouncil.org.nz

Website: https://www.nzmaoricouncil.org.nz/



Te Ohu Kaimoana Trustee Limited – Māori Fisheries Trust

Last updated: 6/10/2023


Primary purpose/kaupapa: To create and sustain an environment for successful iwi management of their commercial, customary and recreational fisheries.

Legal entity: Statutory Body under Māori Fisheries Act 2004

Governance structure: Seven directors appointed by Te Kāwai Taumata (Māori Fisheries Electoral College).

CEO: Lisa Te Heuheu

Chairperson: Rangimarie Hunia

PA to CEO: Charlie Mackey

Postal Address:
PO Box 3277,
Wellington 6140.

Physical Address:
Level 4,
158 The Terrace,
Wellington.

Phone: 04 931 9500

Email: ika@teohu.maori.nz

Website: https://teohu.maori.nz/



Tūhono

Last updated: 15/06/2023


Primary purpose/kaupapa: Tūhono is kaitiaki of the register of iwi affiliation established under the Electoral Act 1993. The register enables Tūhono to achieve its charitable objectives by facilitating links, communication and interaction between iwi organisations and their members. Tūhono provides a network with over 100,000 registered Māori and over 70 Iwi organisations. Tūhono provides a service where Māori are able to register with their iwi organisation and therefore ensure their iwi organisation has their up-to-date contact details. Tūhono has been recognised by the government as the organisation to receive the electoral information of consenting Māori voters.

Legal entity: Charitable Trust

Governance structure: Nine trustees: one trustee is nominated by iwi in each of nine regions (see map on the Tūhono website).

CEO/GM: Dan Te Kanawa

Chairperson: Anthony Olsen

Postal Address:
PO Box 12437,
Chartwell Square,
Hamilton 3248.

Physical Address:
30 Thomas Road,
Rototuna,
Hamilton.

Phone: 07 852 5500 / 0800 160 088

Mobile: 027 490 1717

Email: admin@tuhono.net

Website: https://www.tuhono.net/


Urban Māori Organisations

2 Urban Māori Organisations:


Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA)

Last updated: 12/04/2022


Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.

Primary purpose/kaupapa: MUMA runs an extensive network of initiatives to assist development of the Māori community in South Auckland. These programmes address the range of both social and economic problems faced by the urban Māori community, namely:
- Developing strong female leadership (Toitū Te Wahine)
- Developing parents as both teachers and role models (PAFT)
- Ensuring continuance of education (He Ara Tika)
- Ensuring financial security (Budget and Counselling Services)
- Reintegrating former inmates back into the community.

Legal entity: Incorporated Society

CEO: Tania Rangiheuea

Chairperson: Bernie O'Donnell

Postal Address:
PO Box 23398,
Hunters Corner,
Manukau 2155.

Physical Address:
31 Calthorp Close,
Favona,
Auckland.

Phone: 09 277 7866 / 0800 TO MUMA

Email: info@muma.co.nz

Website: https://www.muma.co.nz/



Te Whānau o Waipareira Trust

Last updated: 17/11/2022


Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.

Legal entity: Charitable Trust

Governance structure: Four trustees (three year term) plus a Ngāti Whātua representative.

CEO: John Tamihere

Chairperson: Raymond Hall

Postal Address:
PO Box 21-081,
Henderson,
Waitakere 0650.

Physical Address:
Whānau House, 6-8 Pioneer Street,
Henderson,
Auckland.

Phone: 09 836 6683 / 0800 924 942

Email: referrals@waiwhanau.com

Website: https://www.waipareira.com/