Recognised iwi in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004
Population: 601
All islands in Rekohu (Chathams)
This rohe of Moriori extends into the regions or districts of the following local authorities. This implies that the iwi has asserted a level of mana whenua / kaitiakitanga in each of these local authorities and should be consulted on Resource Management Act matters if they impact on those areas.
Regional Council
Territorial Authority
Contact information for marae may be provided by the Representative Organisation at their discretion.
Moriori is not hapū-based.
Marae | Wharenui | Location |
| Kopinga | Hokomenetai | Waitangi, Rekohu / Chathams |
Represents Moriori as an "iwi authority" for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Mandated iwi organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
Mandate recognised by the Crown for Treaty of Waitangi settlement negotiations.
Tuhono authorised user organisation.
Legal entity: Charitable Trust
Governance structure: Ten trustees with mainland and Chatham Is representation
General Manager: Maui Solomon
Chairperson: Shirley KIng
RMA Contact: Mana Cracknell Ph: 03 305-0450 Email: mana@kopinga.co.nz , Matahu@xtra.co.nz
Postal Address:
PO Box 188,
Chatham Is / Rekohu 8942.
Physical Address:
575 Owenga Road,
Owenga, Rekohu,
Chatham Islands.
Phone: 03 305 0450
Fax: 03 305 0454
Email: office@kopinga.co.nz
Website: http://www.moriori.co.nz