Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu

An increase in the number of new enrolments and enquiries from members wanting to find out more about their whakapapa has kept the Whakapapa Unit and Contact Centre busy.

One of our key roles is keeping the files and database up-to-date with additions and changes to families, changes of address, emails and phone numbers. We would like to remind whānau to let us know as soon as possible of any changes to your circumstances or contact details. This will ensure we can contact you with any important information. Follow the link on this page to view the current list of GNA (Gone no Address). If you see a name you recognise, either get them to contact us or if you their correct details please let us know.

If you or members of your whānau aren't enrolled, please follow the link to the enrolment form and complete it as fully as possible, attach a full birth certificate and post it back into us. You will need to make note of the 1848 kaumātua that you descend from. If you are unsure or don't know follow the link on this page to the "Blue Book" which lists all of the 1848 kaumātua. If you would rather talk directly with the Whakapapa Unit, make an appointment and we will assist you to fill in the form.

Keeping the files current also includes the ongoing sourcing of all known 1848 kaumātua photos. We already have a number of these on file and will continue to work with rūnanga to source and safely store these important taonga for generations to come.

Over the coming year we will be continuing our visits to rūnanga to meet with whānau who wish to discuss whakapapa. We will be accompanied by Māori Land Court staff who will be able to answer any queries around land issues.