Who is Ngāi Tahu
Ngāi Tahu is the iwi comprised of Ngāi Tahu Whānui; that is, the collective of the individuals who descend from the five primary hapū of Ngāi Tahu, namely Kāti Kurī, Ngāti Irakehu, Kāti Huirapa, Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, and the iwi of Ngāti Māmoe and Waitaha.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was established by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996 to be the vehicle for protecting and advancing the iwi's collective interests, and ensuring the benefits of the Settlement are enjoyed by Ngāi Tahu Whānui now and in the future.
Throughout the South Island there are 18 local Papatipu Rūnanga. An elected representative from each rūnanga makes up Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the governing body overseeing the tribe's activities.
The executive functions of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are carried out by the Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, which manages the representational activities, protects the rights of Ngāi Tahu Whānui and delivers social and cultural programmes. Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limited manages commercial activities and assets.
TE RŪNANGA O NGĀI TAHU BOARD
Left to right: Maria Pera, Gary Waaka, Anake Goodall (CEO), Donald Couch (Deputy Kaiwhakahaere), Michael Skerrett, James Daniels, Matapura Ellison, Hine Forsyth, Gerry Te Kapa Coates, Tim Rochford, Lisa Tumahai, Charles Crofts, Mark Solomon (Kaiwhakahaere), Stewart Bull, Terry Nicholas, Sandy Lockhart, David Higgins, Clare Williams, George (Waitai) Tikao.
Our Vision
Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā mūri ake nei
For us and our children after us
Whare Development
This year's annual report features icons from the video installation "Waharoa: Storybox: celebrating people & place" at this year's Christchurch Winter Arts Festival. Storybox is a collaborative project:
Creative Directors:
Rob Appierdo and Jess Feast
Icon design:
Desna Whaanga-Schollum
Ngāi Tahu 2025 is the primary guiding vision for Ngāi Tahu.
It is our 25-year road-map document that clearly identifies and details the nine distinct areas of importance for us to impact and influence.
Te Whakaariki
Influencing external decision-makers and processes is vital to achieving Ngāi Tahu 2025.
Tō Tātou Ngāi Tahutanga
Our dream is to have a vibrant Ngāi Tahu culture. Our goal is that our taha wairua will flourish through the passion and energy we have to carry our culture forward.
Ko Ngā Whakapāpātanga
Tribal communications and participation in Ngāi Tahu 2025 details our desire for effective communications, as well as providing Ngāi Tahu whānau with enhanced opportunities to take part in tribal activities. It's about communicating our dreams and achievements to Ngāi Tahu Whānui.
Te Whakatipu
The development of, and support for our papatipu rūnanga. In Ngāi Tahu 2025, we state that we want to support papatipu rūnanga initiatives to develop an infrastructure that offers security and advances whānau, hapū and iwi wellbeing.
Te Ao Tūroa
Ngāi Tahu has a strong commitment to preserving our natural environment. Our whakataukī – Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us – reminds us that we must protect our environment to ensure future generations have the opportunities to keep our tikanga and mahinga kai practices alive.
Whānau
Our goal in this area is to ensure Ngāi Tahu whānau wellbeing is improved through the targeting of dedicated resources to meet identified whānau needs and aspirations, with whānau supported to engage in activities that enhance their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.
Te Pūtea
Investment planning is the core function of Holdings Corporation and a key plank in securing our whakataukī.
Te Kaitiakitanga me te Tāhuhu
We continue to increase the effectiveness of our governance.
Mātauranga
The educational aspirations of Ngāi Tahu require an environment of life-long learning that provides opportunities for Ngāi Tahu Whānui to be well educated, trained and strong in their knowledge of Ngāi Tahutanga. The ability to access quality education and training will provide choices and give whānau the opportunity to create their own destiny.
Values
Whanaungatanga (family)
We will respect, foster and maintain important relationships within the organisation, within the iwi and within the community.
Manaakitanga (looking after our people)
We will pay respect to each other, to iwi members and to all others in accordance with tikanga Māori.
Tohungatanga (expertise)
We will pursue knowledge and ideas that will strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahu and our community.
Kaitakitanga (stewardship)
We will work actively to protect the people, environment, knowledge, culture, language and resources important to Ngāi Tahu for future generations.
Tikanga (appropriate action)
We will strive to ensure that the tikanga of Ngāi Tahu is actioned and acknowledged in all of our outcomes.
Rangatiratanga (leadership)
We will strive to maintain a high degree of personal integrity and ethical behaviour in all actions and decisions we undertake.