Recognised iwi in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004
Population: 1901
Rohe is the Horowhenua Block identified in the Native Land Court on 10 April 1873.
This rohe of Muaūpoko 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 hapū and marae may be provided by the Representative Organisation at their discretion.
Hapū are associated with all Marae.
Hapū |
| Ngāi Te Ao |
| Ngarue |
| Ngāti Hine |
| Ngāti Pariri |
| Ngāti Tamarangi |
| Ngāti Whanokirangi |
| Punahau |
Marae | Wharenui | Location |
| Kawiu | Huia Raukura | Kawiu Road, Levin |
| Kohuturoa ( Pariri ) | Pariri | Hokio Beach Road, Levin |
Represents Muaūpoko as an "iwi authority" for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Recognised iwi organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
Tuhono authorised user organisation.
Legal entity: Incorporated Society
Governance structure: Two board members from each of the seven hapu
CEO/GM: Steve Hirini
Chairperson: Mahanga Williams
Secretary: Maia Williams
Postal Address:
PO Box 1080,
Levin 5510.
Physical Address:
306 Oxford St,
Levin.
Phone: 06 367 3311
Fax: 06 367 3322
Email: lillian@muaupoko.iwi.nz
Website: http://www.muaupoko.iwi.nz