Mai Mokau ki Tītoki
Ko Taranaki te maunga
Ko Mohakatino te awa
Ko Tokomaru te Waka
Ko Ngāti Tama te iwi
We are descendants of the Tokomaru waka and historically maintained the northern Taranaki border. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama, the mandated authority, advocates for the wellbeing of our people, whenua and environment. Read more about the work of our trustees.
Te Rūnanga encourages people who whakapapa to Ngāti Tama o Taranaki to register their membership on our database. Members can participate in activities including trustee elections and vote on important iwi matters. Updating your contact details is important so we can keep in touch with you.
We are kaitiaki of our rohe’s natural environment, providing cultural support and guidance when activities including construction impacts our whenua. We are proud to be involved with initiatives that restore biodiversity and sustain our taonga species, including the reintroduction of kōkako to Parininihi.
Ngāti Tama is partnering with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to deliver Te Ara o Te Ata: Mt Messenger Bypass on State Highway 3 to provide a safer and more reliable route. The project involves substantial environmental restoration. Our agreements with the agency provide significant benefits for our iwi including land exchange, financial compensation and contract and job opportunities.
You can keep across the latest iwi news, including notices about upcoming hui and other events. You can also find key documents and links to relevant news and social media stories here.
The voting period for the 2025 Trustee election and 2 Special Resolutions is now open.
Please cast your vote online via the link below. Alternatively, you can cast your vote by post, in person at the AGM (via ballot box) or by appointing a proxy.
Voting Link
Voter packs with information on the candidates and an information sheet outlining why the resolutions have been proposed will be emailed or posted to all adult members from 3 November 2025.
Copies of Proposed Deed of Variation of Declaration of Trust and any other relevant information will be available to view via this link. Adults wishing to register with Te Rūnanga o Ngati Tama Trust can do so here.
If you have any questions on the voting process, please contact the Election Helpline 0800 666 946. For any other inquiries, please contact office@ngatitama.iwi.nz.
