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Governance

Effectively supporting the achievements of iwi aspirations and the long term iwi vision is a key role of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.

The responsibilities of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa are underpinned by Articles Two and Three of the Treaty of Waitangi:

  • Article Two established a partnership with the Crown, and
  • Article Three established our rights as tangata whenua and citizens of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The Rūnanga is recognised by the Crown as a representative of Ngāti Awa. We are responsible for representing the collective interests of Ngāti Awa, which includes managing our collective taonga and resources.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa is the mandated entity that manages the collective affairs of the members of Ngāti Awa in accordance with the Charter. Broadly speaking, the role of the Rūnanga is to work for and on behalf of Ngāti Awa members to:

  • Provide services to empower and strengthen Ngāti Awa whānau, Hapū and Iwi and,
  • Ensure the sustainable management of collectively held assets to meet the needs of current and future generations.

The Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa Act 2005 and the Charter describes the structure of the Rūnanga and various entities including:

  • The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa
  • Te Kāhui Kaumātua o Ngāti Awa
  • Ngāti Awa Community Development Trust
  • Ngāti Awa Research and Archives Trust
  • Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited
  • Ngāti Awa Asset Holdings Limited

Pātaka kai and kaimoana permits

To inquire about pātaka kai and kaimoana permits, please contact one of the following:

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa | 07 3070760

During the Christmas and New Year period (20th Dec 2022 – 10th Jan 2023), please use the following contacts:

  • Charlie Bluett | 027 524 7710

Pātaka Kai & Kaimoana Permits

To inquire about Pātaka Kai and Kaimoana permits please contact one of the following:
 

Weekdays 8.30am to 5pm
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa | 07 3070760

Public Holidays & Afterhours
Charlie Bluett | 027 524 7710
Kataraina Monika | 027 235 3923