Recognised iwi in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004
Population: 6001
Rohe (Tribal Area)
See adjacent rohe map.
Iwi rohe interest in local authority regions and districts
This rohe of Taranaki 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
Hapū and Marae
Contact information for hapū and marae may be provided by the Representative Organisation at their discretion.
Hapū | Marae | Wharenui | Location |
| Ngā Māhanga | Tarawainuku ( Pūniho ) | Kaimirumiru and Ko Pauna te Tipuna | Mirakau Road, Pūniho |
| Ngāti Haumia | Ōrimupiko | Ōhinetuhirau | Eltham Road, Ōpunake |
| Ngāti Haupoto | Parihaka | Rangikapuia / Te Niho / Toroanui / Mahikuare | Mid Parihaka Road, Pungarehu |
| Pōtaka | Te Pōtaka | Surf Highway 45, Ōaonui | |
| Ngāti Kahumate | Ōrimupiko | Ōhinetuhirau | Eltham Road, Ōpunake |
| Ngāti Moeahu | Parihaka | Rangikapuia / Te Niho / Toroanui / Mahikuare | Mid Parihaka Road, Pungarehu |
| Ngāti Tairi | Okorotua ( Ōākura ) | Moana Kaurai | SH 45, Ōākura |
| Ngāti Tamarongo | Ōrimupiko | Ōhinetuhirau | Eltham Road, Ōpunake |
| Ngāti Tara | Pōtaka | Te Pōtaka | Surf Highway 45, Ōaonui |
| Ngāti Tuhekerangi | Pōtaka | Te Pōtaka | Surf Highway 45, Ōaonui |
Iwi Representative Organisations
Taranaki Iwi Trust
Represents Taranaki 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: Seven representatives from iwi whanui
Chairperson: Tokatumoana Walden
Executive Assistant: Kerry Walsh
Postal Address:
Private Bag 40,
Pungarehu 4538.
Physical Address:
6351 Surf Highway 45,
Pungarehu.
Phone: 06 763 8550
Mobile: 027 426-7421
Email: Admin@taranakiiwi.org.nz
Website: http://www.taranakiiwi.org.nz
