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Becoming a Māori Warden


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.

Find out more about becoming a Māori Warden by contacting your region. Send them an email with your:

  • name
  • phone number
  • town you live in


To find your region, follow the links below.