Koroneihana 2025
Huge numbers turned out for Koroneihana 2025, which included the first public speech by Te Kuini Māori, Ngawai Hono i te Po Paki.
Pictures below of some of the many Māori Wardens working at Turangawaewae….
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Māori Wardens are dedicated to supporting whānau and communities throughout Aotearoa, and providing compassionate assistance and advice. Here we share our experiences.
Podcast about Māori Wardens
Radio NZ has a podcast called Hi Viz Manaaki: Māori Wardens.
It tells the story of Murdoch Ngahau who was picked up as a child by a legendary Māori Warden, Joyce Williams.
The link to Murdoch’s story …
Recognising mahi aroha of wardens
Volunteering New Zealand shared three stories of wardens’ mahi aroha as part of celebrations for National Volunteer Week.
https://www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/news-events/news-post/maori-wardens-show-mahi-ar…
Boost in funding for Māori Wardens
We are delighted Māori Wardens are getting a funding boost from government in the May 2025 budget.
This is fantastic recognition for wardens. Our wardens work incredibly hard. They w…
National entity meetings at Waitangi 2025
We met with the new Commissioner for New Zealand Police at Waitangi. Four national entity trustees are pictured: Carol Te Huna, Blaine Hoete, Leitia Preston and Jordan Winiata-Haines. The new Police Commis…
Waitangi 2025
Māori Wardens came together from around Aotearoa to help at Waitangi.