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.

Acting Chief Executive: James Wheeler

Chairperson: Traci Houpapa

Office Manager: Joanne Chell

Postal Address:
PO Box 19042,
Wellington 6149.

Physical Address:
Ground Floor,
259 Wakefield Street,
Wellington.

Phone: 04 474 1480

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: Kataraina O'Brien

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: Matiu Rei

Secretary: Charlie Mackey

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 here)

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,
Hunters Corner,
Manukau 2155.

Physical Address:
7 Shirley Road,
Papatoetoe,
Auckland.

Phone: 09 277 7866

Fax: 09 277 7090

Email: mereana@muma.co.nz

Website: http://www.muma.org.nz