Post-Treaty settlement governance entity [ Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995 ].

Mandated iwi organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.

Iwi Aquaculture Organisation in the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004.

Represents Waikato-Tainui as an "iwi authority" for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.

➤ On 17 June 2020 the Crown recognised the mandate of Rahui Papa to act as Waikato-Tainui Negotiator for comprehensive settlement of the remaining historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Waikato-Tainui.

Legal entity: Incorporated Society

Governance structure: Tribal members elect three members from each of the 68 marae to represent them for three years in Te Whakakitenga o Waikato. Te Whakakitenga o Waikato members then elect ten of their number to an executive body called Te Arataura. One additional member (the Kaahui Ariki representative) is appointed to Te Arataura by the Head of the Kaahui Ariki, Kiingi Tuheitia.

Chair: Parekawhia McLean

Waikato-Tainui CEO: Donna Flavell

Waikato-Tainui Te Arataura Chair: Tukoroirangi Morgan

RMA Contact: Manaaki Nepia Email: manaaki.nepia@tainui.co.nz

Postal Address:
PO Box 648,
Waikato Mail Centre,
Hamilton 3240.

Physical Address:
4 Bryce Street,
Hamilton.

Phone: 07 858 0430 / 0800 TAINUI

Email: secretariat@tainui.co.nz

Website: https://waikatotainui.com/

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Represents the hapū (named below) for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Area of Interest: Between Waipapa (Papanui Point) south of Whāingaroa moana, to Waipohutukawa north of Whāingaroa including the adjacent coastlines, north and south of the harbour entrance. Click to see Area of Interest map [PNG, 964KB].

Hapū Represented: Tainui, Ngāti Hounuku, Ngāti Te Ikamahi, Ngāti Koata ki Whāingaroa, Ngāti Paetoka, Ngāti Pūkoro, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Te Kore, Ngāti Te Karu, Ngāti Tira, Ngāti Ruaruhe, Ngāti Tahau, Ngāti Heke/Haki.

Local Authorities: Environment Waikato; Waikato District Council

Environmental Spokesperson: Angeline Greensill Ph: 07 825 7536 Email: tainuihapu.environmental@gmail.com

Postal Address:
142 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive,
Raglan 3297.

Physical Address:
142 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive,
Raglan.

Phone: 07 825 7536

Mobile: 027 894 3361

Email: tainuihapu.environmental@gmail.com

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Represents the hapū (named below) for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Area of Interest: Centred around Huntly, extending from Lake Waikare in the north to Taupiri in the south (includes Waahi, Te Kauri, Kaitumutumu and Te Ohaaki marae).

Hapū Represented: Ngāti Kuiaarangi, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Tai, Ngāti Whaawhaakia. (Marae: Taupiri & Matahuru)

Local Authorities: Environment Waikato; Waikato District Council

Legal entity: Charitable Trust

CEO/GM: Hori Awa

Chairperson: John Devonshire

RMA Contact: Kawe Nikora Email: kawekura.hikora@whanui.org.nz

Postal Address:
PO Box 227,
Raahui Pookeka,
Huntly 3740.

Physical Address:
23 Parry Street and also at 77 Rotowaro Road,
Raahui Pookeka,
Huntly.

Phone: 07 828 9695

Mobile: 027 578 1383

Email: trust@whanui.org.nz

Website: https://www.whanui.org.nz/

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