National entity
We are the national entity for Māori Wardens in New Zealand. Our full name is Ngā Wātene Māori o Aotearoa.
Charitable Trust
We are a charitable trust. We have a Board of Trustees that includes one representative from each of the regions. Our current trustees are: Taka Hei (Te Taitokerau, Tāmaki and Tāmaki ki te Tonga), Leitia Preston (Waikato, Hauraki and Maniapoto), Carol Te Huna (Waiāriki, Tauranga Moana, Mataatua, Aotea and Taranaki), Owen Lloyd (Tairāwhiti), Jordan Winiata (Tākitimu, Raukawa, Te Whanganui-a-Tara), Linda Ngata (Te Tau Ihu, Te Waipounamu and Wharekauri/Rēkohu).
Our principal role is to support and serve Māori Wardens’ Regions. See the Regions page here.
Our chairperson is Linda Ngata; our secretary is Jordan Winiata; our treasurer is Carol Te Huna.
Vision
Our vision is that Māori Wardens in Aotearoa are united, valued and well-supported.
Mission
We support and service our regional entities to provide support to our communities at all levels.
Values
Our values are:
- Tuia kia kaha: unite to make us strong.
- Arahina kia ehe: lead to achieve.
- Tukua kia vere: enable the regions to thrive.
- Manaakitia kia mana: care for the mana of the Māori Wardens.
- Kawea kia Rangatira: carry the kaupapa in ways that accentuate the wardens’ noble purpose.
- Whangaia kia ora: feed and support the kaupapa so it thrives.