Other Māori Organisations
National Māori Organisations
Federation of Māori Authorities Inc (FOMA)
Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
Primary purpose/kaupapa: The mission of the network is to progressively foster and promote the development, sound management and economic advancement of Māori Authorities and in turn the wider Māori communities they benefit
Legal entity: Incorporated Society
Governance structure: New Zealand is separated into 11 rohe/regions. Each of the 11 rohe, or electoral districts, is represented by one member on the Executive Committee of the Federation of Māori Authorities Inc. FoMA has it's own written constitution which is available here.
CEO: Rino Tirikatene
Chairperson: Traci Houpapa
Postal Address:
PO Box 10-758,
The Terrace,
Wellington 6143.
Physical Address:
Level 5, 108 The terrace,
Wellington.
Phone: 04 474 1480
Fax: 04 931-9202
Email: info@foma.co.nz
Website: http://www.foma.co.nz
Māori Women's Welfare League
Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
Primary purpose/kaupapa: To promote the well being of Māori women and their whānau through the spiritual, physical, social and economic development of the Māori people
Governance structure: There are eight regional representitives; Taitokerau, Tamaki Makaurau, Tainui, Tairawhiti, Waiariki, Aotea, Ikaroa, Te Waipounamu
General Manager: Jacqui Te Kani
National President: Meagan Joe
Postal Address:
PO Box 12-072,
Thorndon,
Wellington 6144.
Physical Address:
24 Burnell Ave,
Thorndon,
Wellington.
Phone: 04 473 6451
Fax: 04 499 6802
Email: mwwl@mwwl.org.nz
Te Ohu Kaimoana Trustee Limited – Māori Fisheries Trust
Primary purpose/kaupapa: To create and sustain an environment for successful iwi management of their commercial, customary and recreational fisheries
Governance structure: Seven directors appointed by Te Kawai Taumata (Māori Fisheries Electoral College)
CEO/GM: Peter Douglas
Chairperson: Ngahiwi Tomoana
Postal Address:
PO Box 3277,
Wellington 6140.
Physical Address:
Level Four, Revera House, 48 Mulgrave Street,
Thorndon,
Wellington.
Phone: 04 931 9500
Fax: 04 931 9518
Email: shayla.kora@teohu.maori.nz
Website: http://www.teohu.maori.nz
Tūhono
Primary purpose/kaupapa: Tūhono is kaitiaki of the register of iwi affiliation established under the Electoral Act 1993. The register enables Tūhono to achieve its charitable objectives by facilitating links, communication and interaction between iwi organisations and their members. Tūhono provides a network with over 100,000 registered Māori and over 70 Iwi organisations. Tūhono provides a service where Māori are able to register with their iwi organisation and therefore ensure their iwi organisation has their up-to-date contact details. Tūhono has been recognised by the government as the organisation to receive the electoral information of consenting Māori voters.
Legal entity: Charitable Trust
Governance structure: Nine trustees: one trustee is nominated by iwi in each of nine regions (see map on www.tuhono.net)
CEO/GM: Dan Te Kanawa
Chairperson: Druis Barrett
Postal Address:
PO Box 12437,
Chartwell Square,
Hamilton 3248.
Physical Address:
30 Thomas Road,
Rototuna,
Hamilton.
Phone: 07 852-5500/ 0800-160-088
Fax: 07 852-5501
Email: tuhono@tuhono.net
Website: http://www.tuhono.net
Urban Māori Organisations
Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA)
Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
Primary purpose/kaupapa: MUMA runs an extensive network of initiatives to assist development of the Māori community in South Auckland. These programmes address the range of both social and economic problems faced by the urban Māori community, namely:
- Developing strong female leadership (Toitu Te Wahine)
- Developing parents as both teachers and role models (PAFT)
- Ensuring continuance of education (He Ara Tika)
- Ensuring financial security (Budget and Counselling Services)
- Reintegrating former inmates back into the community
Legal entity: Incorporated Society
CEO/GM: Willie Jackson
Chairperson: Bert Karaka
Postal Address:
PO Box 23398,
Manukau 2155.
Physical Address:
7 Shirley Road,
Papatoetoe,
Auckland.
Phone: 09 277 7866
Fax: 09 277 7090
Email: muma@muma.org.nz
Website: http://www.muma.org.nz
Te Whānau o Waipareira Trust
Representative Māori Organisation in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
Legal entity: Charitable Trust
Governance structure: Four trustees (three year term) plus a Ngāti Whātua representative
CEO: John Tamihere
Chairperson: Evelyn Taumaunu
Postal Address:
PO Box 21-081,
Henderson,
Waitakere 0650.
Physical Address:
Cnr Edmonton and Great North Roads,
Henderson,
Auckland.
Phone: 09 836 6683
Fax: 09 837 5378
Email: administration@wai-trust.co.nz
Website: http://www.waipareira.com
