The Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum is a governance forum of the 19
hapū and
iwi authorities of Tāmaki Makaurau.
The vision of the forum is for
mana whenua and
mataawaka to be thriving and leading in Tāmaki Makaurau. Their mission is to partner on all collective decisions that shape Tāmaki Makaurau.
Their partnership approach is guided by five
pou:
- Governance: Te Tiriti partner.
- Culture and identity: Seen, heard, felt and celebrated.
- Natural environment: Te taiao, te wai, te hau are thriving and cared for.
- Wellbeing:
Whānau are happy, healthy, thriving, and achieving.
- Economic: Economic force at the whānau, hapū and iwi levels.