Kaitiakitanga
Governance roles and structures
Learn about the roles and structures involved in governing whenua.

What is governance?
Governance is the strategy and plans that guide work on the whenua. There are different governance structures for whenua. Find out more.

Types of governance structures
There are formal and informal governance options for Māori land. Find out about your options.

Trustee roles and duties
There are 3 different types of trustees – responsible trustees, custodian trustees, and advisory trustees. Each have their own responsibilities and duties within the trust.