You become a Māori Warden when you are appointed by the Minister for Māori Development and granted a warrant. The District Māori Council is responsible for nominating Māori Wardens and your region will submit the applications to the Ministry of Māori Development | Te Puni Kōkiri. Once a Māori Warden is appointed, the Ministry of Māori Development can make reappointments. The process is here: https://www.tpk.govt.nz/docs/tpk-maori-wardens-guide-to-interim-warranting-process.pdf
