Te Kura o Torere Whakaari Matariki ✨ We had a full wharenui last week for our tamariki and their matariki whakaari 🥹 he pō kia kotahi ai te whanau, he pō hei whakanuia i a Matariki, he pō whakahirahira mo ngā tamariki, whanau me ngā kaiako e kaha ana ki te aki aki i o tātou mokopuna! Miharo tamariki ma! 🔥🔥✨
For generations, our iwi have maintained a deep connection to our moana. Our moana has sustained our tipuna, shaped our identity, and remains a special part of who we are today 🌊💙 The expected return of 5,000 hectares of marine space will mark an important milestone for Ngāi Tai. It represents an opportunity to strengthen our role as kaitiaki and to shape a future where our moana continues to provide for our iwi. Through thoughtful and sustainable aquaculture development, we can create opportunities for our uri, support local employment, grow our iwi economy, and ensure the wellbeing of our taiao remains at the heart of everything we do 🐳🦀 What could the future of our Moana look like in 10 years time? Let us know your whakaaro below. 🦈💙
Māori Roll or General Roll? 🤔 E te whānau, if you’re of Māori descent, now’s the time to whakaaro about which roll is right for you. 🗓️ You’ve got until 6 August to make your choice. Whether you choose the Māori Roll or the General Roll, the important thing is that it’s your choice. Kaua e waiho mā āpōpō – jump online, check your enrolment, and make sure your voice is heard!
Thanks to all our amazing wahine who came along to our first Rangatahi Girls night 💚✨ Just getting together, eating kai, making vision boards, having a few laughs, and sharing our moemoea for our iwi. It was so cool to see and hear everyone’s vision and whakaaro! Look out for more events coming soon Rangatahi ma! Let’s gooooo 💪🏼🌱🔥
Ko wai koe? Are you on the Ngāi Tai Uri Register? 🌿 Staying connected starts with being registered whānau! Your registration helps us: 🖤 Keep you informed 🌿 Strengthen our iwi 🤝 Connect you with opportunities, events and support 📖 Ensure your whakapapa is recognised for generations to come Take a few minutes today to: ✓ Register ✓ Check you’re already on the register ✓ Update your contact details if anything has changed. If you have any questions email: register@ngaitai.iwi.nz
We will be heading to the UP THE ROLL event next week to support our whanau in getting enrolled and ready to vote!! Time to check your details whānau and make sure you’re ready for this years elections! We also have Linda our Ben roll officer setting up an area to get our Ngai Tai uri registered on our Ben roll! Nau mai haere mai! 💪🏼✨🔥
🌿 Nau mai, haere mai Linda! We’re pleased to welcome Linda to the Ngāitai iwi Authority as our Beneficiary Roll Officer. Linda will be supporting our whānau with: ✔️ Registering on the Ngāi Tai Beneficiary Roll ✔️ Updating your contact details ✔️ Answering any questions about the Beneficiary Roll If you’ve been meaning to register or need to update your information, now’s a great time to stop in and have a kōrero or email: register@ngaitai.iwi.nz 📍 Ngāi Tai Rūnanga 🗓️ Every Wednesday 🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm Being on the Beneficiary Roll helps us stay connected with our iwi, Kia Kaha! 🌱🔥
Rangatahi maaaa!!! Now here’s that something you’ve been waiting for ✨😘 Girls Night!!!! A night for our wahine to dream, connect and share our collective vision for our future! Create a Vision board or just chill and have a snack and a kōrerorero 🧀🍷 we will have an update on progress of the treaty settlement and also an opportunity to register on the Ngai Tai Ben roll aswell 💻 see you there cousins 🌱🫶🏽
Treaty Settlement Update 🌱 Thank you to everyone who attended our fifth Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) focused wānanga yesterday as we worked through the final sections and summary of the draft PSGE Deed. There was strong engagement from the floor, with robust discussion on topics including iwi engagement, governance arrangements, intergenerational representation and how feedback from uri has been reflected in the draft. Tēnei anō ka mihi. A range of views were expressed during the hui, including requests for further reviews and matters raised through papers tabled by some of the whanau. We acknowledge all contributions and remain committed to listening respectfully while continuing to progress this important kaupapa together.💪🏼 📄 Click here to view the latest draft PSGE Deed: https://ngaitaiiwiauthority712.sharepoint.com/:p:/s/NIANegsTeam/IQAmMbAlrwLNTqTz2evOYjqHAZS5iwQXtbAWKNZINgYjcg4?e=0XOAMC
‼️ As kaitiaki, we have a responsibility to speak for those who come after us. Our whenua is not a commodity! It is a taonga!! 🌿 For generations, our people have fought to protect our taiao for our MOKOPUNA! We cannot afford to be silent now. Make a submission before the 2nd of July 🔥🔥 #aotearoaisnotforsale #conservationland #nz #protectourtaiao #kaitiaki
‼️ Draft Trust Deed Update Version 3 Over the past 3 months we have been steadily working on our draft PSGE trust deed with the input and guidance of our people 🌱🔥 Since releasing the previous draft, we have continued to listen to whānau through surveys, Hui-ā-Iwi, correspondence and kōrero. The feedback received has helped shape further updates to the draft Trust Deed 📚 Today we are sharing Version 3 of the draft Trust Deed, highlighting the changes we have already discussed and amended. Now we seek your feedback on remaining sections. View the updated draft: https://ngaitaiiwiauthority712.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/NIANegsTeam/IQCgl1QNgfKwQKM7r7MUkmVsAcHpfifVx_tfFPPLihXU9lA?e=tllIYz Before the document is finalised, we invite you to review the latest version and tell us if there is anything else you believe should be considered. Share your whakaaro here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4H_onSpkjEq9rcUPMSTcOKwmrULn1QVPkn1GZfuZbSxUMzU4M0xHODA1Q1g2RzBBSkxaVU5TVVMyQS4u&route=shorturl Fill in form - Please note survey feedback closes 6th July at 6:00pm 🗣️💪🏼
He Maimai Aroha Tū ana i a Rangiahua, e tangi. Ko Kapuarangi e rū, e auē ana. Ko Wainui e rere nei. E kī ana i te roimata. Ka pari te moana. Ka karanga mai. ‘Kua riro, ā, kua riro’ Ngāi Tai iwi e tangi, e whati. Kua hinga te pou. Kua motu te taura. Whenua. Wai. Tangata. Kotahi te tangi. Ka tau te mamae. E te rātā whakamarumaru, takoto, takoto, e moe. Ngāitai Iwi Authority acknowledges with deep sadness the passing of Ian Ruru, a respected uri of Ngāi Tai whose life's work has left an enduring legacy for our iwi, te taiao, and future generations. For more than two decades, Ian served as a Director of Te Kumukumu Ltd, contributing his wisdom, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the aspirations of Ngāi Tai. He worked alongside our people to protect our awa, generously shared his knowledge, and strengthened our understanding of kaitiakitanga and our responsibilities as guardians of te taiao. Ian was recognised nationally and internationally as a pioneering leader in Māori environmental science. Through his groundbreaking work with Mauri Compass, he helped reshape how environmental wellbeing is understood, demonstrating that the health of our wai, our whenua, and our people are inseparable. His vision challenged conventional approaches to environmental management and helped elevate the role of mātauranga Māori in decision-making across Aotearoa and beyond. Despite his many achievements, Ian remained committed to empowering others. He believed knowledge should be shared, not held. He inspired people to reconnect with their environments, their whakapapa, and their responsibilities as kaitiaki. Whether working alongside whānau, supporting environmental restoration, or encouraging young people to become future guardians of te taiao, Ian led with humility, generosity, and purpose. For Ngāi Tai, Ian's legacy is reflected not only in his professional achievements, but in the relationships he built, the knowledge he shared, and the care he showed for our people and the environment. His contribution has helped lay a stronger foundation for future generations to continue the work of protecting and restoring the taonga entrusted to us. His legacy will continue to flow through the awa he helped protect, the people he inspired, and the generations of kaitiaki who will follow in his footsteps. On behalf of Ngāitai Iwi Authority, we extend our deepest aroha and heartfelt condolences to Ian's beloved wife, son’s, whānau, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by his wisdom and generosity. Thank you, Ian, for your leadership, service and lifelong commitment to Ngāi Tai, to te taiao, and to Aotearoa. E te rangatira, ka kore mātou e wareware I a koe. E moe.
Ngā mihi nui to everyone who attended our Hui ā-Iwi yesterday. As a whanau, we worked through challenges and obstacles, and had meaningful discussions that have helped move us closer towards finalising our PSGE Deed. While there is still mahi ahead, yesterday was an important step forward for our iwi and our future generations. E rere ana ngā mihi kia koutou! You shared your whakaaro, asked questions, and contributed to the kaupapa. Your commitment, passion, and dedication to Ngāi Tai continue to strengthen our collective vision. Whakapūmautia te Mana Motuhake o Ngāi Tai 🌿💪🏼 #TeTiriti #ManaMotuhake #Tainui
186 years ago today, on 11 June 1840, our Ngāi Tai Rangatira Pūtiki, Te Rangihuatake and Taku signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Today we remember their leadership, their vision for our people, and the significance of the decisions made on behalf of future generations. As we reflect on this important day in our history, we honour those who came before us and the enduring relationship between Ngāi Tai and the crown. 186 years on, we continue to uphold the legacy of our tīpuna and carry their aspirations forward for generations to come! 🌱✨ #tetiriti #ngaitai #manamotuhake #tinorangatiratanga
Have you filled out our feedback form? 🤣 Bit of a jest e te whanau, but your voice matters and we value your feedback 🫶🏽 Big mihi to our Ngai Tai whanau that have filled in our feedback form already. As we move towards settlement we need your help! Please click the link and fill out our ten minute survey 🤗 🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X6CLQzLy31
A powerful and historic day held for the Waitangi Tribunal hearing at Torere Marae for the Wai 1750 🌿 Ngā mihi nui to our iwi, kaumātua, whānau, and the waitangi tribunal commisioners who travelled to stand alongside us for this significant moment in our history. The kōrero shared throughout the day carried strength, truth, and vision for the generations to come. From the warmth of the marae to the beautiful kai and meaningful discussions, it was a reminder of the resilience of our people and the importance of continuing this journey together. As we move forward with the Wai 1750 and the participation of Wai 78 in those proceedings, we do so with hope, unity, and commitment to our future! Ngā mihi nui e te iwi 👏💪🏼
Raising the next gen knowing who they are and where they come from. Ko ngā rangatahi ngā rangatira mō apōpō. Takaputahi has always been that special place for us growing up. Our Rangatahi took a trip back up there last summer so their tamariki got to experience the magic of this place too! What other places in our rohe held special meaning for you growing up? 💙🔥
We Need Your Feedback!! Tena koutou katoa e ngā uri o Ngai Tai, Following our latest hui a iwi (10th May), we are now inviting all Ngai Tai whanau to provide feedback on the proposed Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE). This entity will be responsible for receiving and managing settlement assets on behalf of Ngai Tai, so it is important that it reflects the values and expectations of our people. We are seeking our second round of feedback on two key areas: Dispute Resolution & Remaining Provisions - how we resolve disputes Trust Deed Review - when and how should the Trust Deed be reviewed We have created a second short online form to make it easy to share your whakaaro. This should take no more than 10 -15 minutes to complete. 👉 Provide your feedback here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X6CLQzLy31 All feedback will be collated and provided to our legal advisors to help inform the development of the PSGE. Please share with your whanau far and wide so we can hear as many Ngai Tai voices as possible. Mā Ngai Tai Mō Ngai Tai E Ai Kia Ngai Tai 🌿✨
Nau mai haere mai ki te tautoko i te kaupapa nei. Kei te haere mai te Taraipunara o Waitangi ki Torere. Ki te wānanga tahi me ngā kaupapa o Wai 78. Hei te 8:30am te powhiri ki ngā manuhiri whakahirahira. The Waitangi Tribunal Panel for our rohe will be here at Torere on Monday 18th May to wānanga and discuss Wai 78 claim. The judge has taken this opportunity to meet with the claimants and our Iwi. 8:30am is the powhiri to our manuhiri. There will also be a live link that we will send out closer to the date.
So great to have this important mahi at Tōrere complete, with SH35 now fully reopened to two lanes 🙌 A big collective effort from our kura, cultural monitors, hau kāinga, Board, TREC, and local contractors; ngā mihi nui to everyone involved. We’ve also got a hapori planting day coming up soon to help restore the whenua, so keep an eye out for details 🌱
Thanks again to those that participated in our second PSGE hui on Sunday 19 April! We reflected on feedback from our previous PSGE hui including what whānau had submitted over the past few weeks. A copy of our Summary Feedback Document is below. Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa! We also received further guidance on important refinements to our Representation, Transparency and Accountability clauses of our PSGE deed. Our next steps on this PSGE deed journey include: 1. Hui #3 on Sunday 10 May with a focus on disputes resolution and remaining aspects. 2. Hui #4 on Sunday 14 June to consider the proposed final draft. Please connect in and share your whakaaro with us. Mauriora ki a tātou! There will be more opportunities to have your say into our Post Settlement Governance Entity in the coming months. Until then here is a copy of our: PSGE presentation: https://ngaitaiiwiauthority712.sharepoint.com/:p:/s/NIANegsTeam/IQBgPeaN8mbqSZNxYNuM7_Y3ARqO8B9OK9IV8tDAsKpRZ7g?e=S7wfp3 Feedback: https://ngaitaiiwiauthority712.sharepoint.com/sites/NIANegsTeam/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FNIANegsTeam%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral%2FNegs%20Team%2FPSGE%20Feedback%2FPSGE%20Trust%20Deed%20Summary%20Feedback%20Document%20%2D%2019%20April%202026%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FNIANegsTeam%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral%2FNegs%20Team%2FPSGE%20Feedback&p=true&ga=1 Stay tuned e te iwi!! 🔥🌿
A day in the life with our iti kopara negotiators 🌿 They switched it up this trip and ditched negotiations to join our research team and capture some content! 🎥✨ they are looking at expanding the Rangatahi presence within the treaty settlement space, to provide our iwi with fresh perspectives and input from our young ones!💡 sound like you? Dm us and we’ll send some info! 🔥 Arohanuuiiii!
We travelled to Te Whanganui-a-Tara with our research team and headed to Nga Taonga Sound and Vision to watch old footage held in the archives… hearing the voices of those who came before us, it was an emotional experience! He mahi nui tēnei mō ta mātou rōpū rangahau 🥺🌿 to find, protect, and carry our kōrero forward mō Ngāi Tai, mō ngā uri whakaheke, kia kore ai e ngaro ✨
Ngāi Tai Treaty Negotiations Update ✨ We have reached Agreement in Principle (AIP). What comes next: Deed of Settlement → Ratification → Legislation These are important steps forward for Ngāi Tai as we continue towards settlement! Have your say on the establishment of our PSGE (post settlement governing entity) by clicking the link and filling out the form 💪🏼🌿 🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/FcT8WBsYs6
📖 Part of the settlement process is that we need to create a Post Settlement Governance Entity - PSGE for short. The entity that will receive and manage our settlement for generations to come. This isn’t just a legal structure. It’s how Ngai Tai will be represented, how decisions are made, and how we hold each other and our leadership accountable. 🌿💪🏼 We NEED your input on three key areas: • Representation - who speaks for us • Transparency - how we stay informed • Accountability - how leadership is held to account It takes less than 10 minutes to share your whakaaro. 👉 Have your say here: https://forms.office.com/r/FcT8WBsYs6 Fill in form open for feedback until April 13th 2026 3pm. Your voice will help shape the future of Ngai Tai. Mā Ngai Tai Mō Ngai Tai E Ai Kia Ngai Tai 🌱✨ For more info or access to downloadable resources please email: communications@ngaitai.iwi.nz
MARCH HUI Ā IWI ✨ Ngai Tai e!! Nau mai haere mai! Join us for our upcoming Hui-a-iwi as we come together at Tōrere Marae to kōrero, share kai, and hear updates on kaupapa important to our iwi, including progress within negotiations. Stay informed and be part of the kōrero as we move forward as Ngai Tai 🌿 📅 Sunday 22 March 2026 ⏰ 10am – 12pm 📍 Tōrere Marae 🍽 Please bring a plate of Kai to share 🔗 The agenda and zoom link will be shared closer to the date for those who cant attend a tinana. 👀 Please keep an eye on this event as we will continue to post updates and information leading up to the hui.
Treaty Settlement Negotiations Update Kia ora whānau, Following the signing of our Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) in December, we recommenced negotiations with the Crown on 29 January, moving into the Deed of Settlement (DoS) phase. This year we’ll be working through key settlement details and preparing an initialled DoS, ready for whānau ratification (voting) next year at the earliest. We’ll continue engaging with you via hui-ā-iwi and keeping you updated here. 📅 Upcoming Hui-ā-Iwi: • Sun 1 March – Conservation land selections • Sun 22 March – Post Settlement Governance Entity wānanga • Sun 19 April | Sun 10 May | Sun 14 June Further details to come. Nau mai, haere mai - in person or online! 📸 Photos below: some of our whānau visiting some Conversation blocks behind Whitikau and Takaputahi with the Crown team last week. Beautiful day on our beautiful whenua. Mauriora ki a tātou!
***Announcement of 2026 Election of Board Member Result*** Tēnā koutou e te iwi, On behalf of Ngaitai Iwi Authority, we are pleased to share the official results of the 2026 Election of Board Members, held between Wednesday 21 January and 5pm Friday 13 February. We acknowledge all nominees for putting their names forward in service to our iwi, and we thank all whānau who participated in the voting process. Kiri Maxwell, Rangi Williams, Carlene Davis, and Lisa Kelly have been declared elected by returning officer Ben Roser. Thank you to Hone Ti Rire, Kaareen Hotereni and Heather Ruru for putting your throwing your names in the hat. There were 262 voting documents returned from 1,884 voters issued a voting pack, this being a 13.91% return. No informal votes were received, 22 invalid votes and no blank votes recorded. Ben Roser Independent Election Services Ltd Returning Officer for Ngaitai Iwi Authority From the Chair "These elections represent just over three years since Ngāi Tai came together to vote for trustees onto a new Board, after 7 years in abeyance. I am pleased to see Kiri, Lisa and Carlene return to serve another term on the board and welcome Rangi - E hoa nau mai, haere mai." "It is with sadness that we will no longer have the calm and supportive presence of Kaareen Hotereni. Her aroha and manaaki for her people was punctuated by her dedication to her mahi on the Board. Chelsea Grootveld could not have captured Kaareen's āhua better by stating "Nāhau te tirohanga Māori, Nāhau anō hoki te matauranga me te reo rangatira. Mei kore ake koe hei tohutohu i a mātou. He aroha mutunga more'."" - Nā Anaru Vercoe Thank you all who turned out to vote. Kia kaha, kia mau, kia ora.
📜 He hītori. He whakapapa. He mana. Today we acknowledge our Ngai Tai tīpuna who signed Te Tiriti at Tōrere and the ongoing mahi to reclaim, remember and affirm our place in history. Ngai Tai tū tonu. Ngai Tai Manawapohatu. Ngai Tai Merewhakatopa. 🩵 #hokiwhenuamai #tetiritiowaitanga #ngaitaimotuhake
Tēnā tātou e ngā uri o Ngai Tai. At our Ngaitai Iwi Authority AGM on Saturday we tabled a submission to the Environment Committee opposing the Planning & Natural Environment Bills. To read more about why Ngai Tai does not support the proposed bills and for a copy of the submission please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PVKb9FGngcKWBVaur_Qi56todDktYIxd/view?usp=drivesdk A few quick reasons why are: The changes remove references to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and weaken protections for Māori rights to our whenua, wai and taonga. While the current RMA isn’t perfect, it has allowed iwi to have a real voice in decisions that affect our taonga. Under the new laws, iwi would only be heard if certain documents or agreements are in place. Iwi without these risk being left out completely. There are also concerns about who will be making decisions, with plans to replace regional councillors with people who may not understand iwi relationships or Treaty settlements. Bottom line: these bills reduce Māori influence and risk sidelining iwi voices in decisions about our taonga.