Connecting our whānau and whenua
Tūhono
When whānau and whenua are connected, both will thrive.
Find out about the history of Māori land, get information about your land, and learn about the process of becoming a landowner.
About Māori land in New Zealand
Whenua Māori is our tūrangawaewae – it's part of who we are. We need to understand and acknowledge the history of our whenua so we can move forward into the future as kaitiaki.
How to get information about Māori land
Information about Māori land can be found in different places, depending on what you need to know.
Find your whenua
Get a report about your whenua Māori.
Becoming a landowner
The process of becoming a landowner is called succession. When you become a landowner, you become a kaitiaki for the whenua — part of a long legacy of guardianship. You take on the responsibility of caring for the land and protecting it for our tamariki and mokopuna.
Getting involved with your whenua
Part of your responsibility as a land owner is getting involved in matters to do with your whenua.
Finding information on iwi, hapū and marae
Te Kāhui Māngai can help you find basic information about iwi, hapū and marae across the motu.
Kaitiakitanga
When we become landowners, we become kaitiaki for our whenua – building on a shared vision for the future. Find out how to participate, and learn about trusts and governance.
