
Māori landowners survey
Survey findings on how Māori landowner values and priorities align with those making decisions about their whenua.

This guide from Te Puni Kōkiri provides tips about how to recruit directors and trustees for various types of boards, including charitable trusts and Māori trusts. It explains the importance of having the right mix of skills and personal qualities among board members to make good decisions.
Key factors to consider include the organisation's purpose, required representation, and the time commitment needed from members. It also highlights the significance of tikanga and whakapapa in selecting candidates, ensuring that cultural values and community connections are respected.


Get the basics on being a trustee for your Māori land trust.

Learn about trustee obligations, governance, and running effective hui for Māori land trusts.

Learn how to create and maintain a register of trust owners and their details.

Find out about the records you need to keep for your Māori land trust.

Learn about governance options for Māori land and how to set up trusts or incorporations to govern them.

Learn about effective whenua management, roles, and best practices for Māori land trusts.

Connect with whānau, get involved with your land, and find out about your rights and responsibilities on the whenua.

Six steps to improve the performance of your whenua Māori enterprise.

Find out about ao Māori perspectives on the importance of protecting native trees and forests in Aotearoa.

Learn about the different Māori land structures created by Te Ture Whenua Māori Land Act 1993.

Learn how to define aspirations for whenua, focusing on economic, environmental, cultural, and social goals.

Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust supports Māori landowners in Tairāwhiti, managing land and resources.