Kaitakawaenga Māori
Kapa Haka group
The Council's Kaitakawaenga Māori works to develop positive relationships between Māori, the Council, government agencies, community organisations and individuals.
The role of the Kaitakawaenga Māori is to:
- provide advisory services to Rōpu Māori
- strengthen Māori communities by providing community development information, support, advice, and access to resources
- consult with the wider Māori community to identify community needs
- participate in, and represent the Council at, Māori community meetings
- support Māori community networks and partnerships
- work with Rōpu Māori and other groups to define social issues and needs, identify solutions and encourage community self-help and responsibility
- provide reports on the needs of Rōpu Māori, and issues affecting them
- facilitate the development of Māori community projects and initiatives
- identify, produce and distribute Māori community resources
- provide cultural advice to elected officials and Council staff.
More Information
Kaitakawaenga Māori
| Phone: | (04) 803 8237 |
| Email: | billie.tait-jones |
Issues for Tangata Whenua
The District Plan is the primary document that manages land use and development within Wellington city. Chapter two discusses issues of importance to tangata whenua.
District Plan - Volume 1, Chapter 2: Issues for Tangata Whenua (94Kb PDF)
Population Profile
The 2006 Māori Population Profile provides a snapshot of Wellington’s Māori population.
Population Profile (358Kb PDF)
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