
Find your whenua
Explore different regulatory, soil, water, and land potential maps for your whenua.

Te Puni Kōkiri has published a series of detailed user-friendly factsheets about different types of land use including farming, horticulture, and alternative land uses. They cover a range of information including resource needs, environmental factors, and economic considerations.


Factsheets about river catchments in Murihiku | Southland.

Search Māori land blocks, ownership records, and land status through the Māori Land Court.

Choose the right tree species for your farm woodlot based on site factors like soil, climate, and wind.

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

Get guidance about what to include in the trust order for your whenua.

See how land-use and farm practice changes on your land can impact water quality across the catchment.

Explore a comprehensive and constantly updated range of farming information and resources including tips, insights, guides, and tools.

Get guidance about sustainable horticulture practices.

Get help applying for funding for your Māori trust.

Explore resources, tools, and research that were funded by the Our Land & Water National Science Challenge.

Get guidance about how to search for and request official copies of Māori land records.

Webinar on NZ land use classes and the new Land Resources Portal for maps, guides, and data.