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…
Our News
Māori Wardens are dedicated to supporting whānau and communities throughout Aotearoa, and providing compassionate assistance and advice. Here we share our experiences.
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.
Radio NZ interview with Matarora Smith
Radio NZ did an in-depth interview with Matarora Smith about her experiences at Waitangi over the past decade.
See the interview here at https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/540680/waitangi-day-through-the…
Ratana celebrations 2025
Māori Wardens worked with Katipā and NZ Police to manage crowds, traffic and public safety at Rātana celebrations.
The week-long celebrations included pōwhiri for three days leading up to the birthday cel…
Hikoi – Wellington
Māori Wardens helping with the hikoi – in the control room, helping keep the path clear, managing the traffic and in amongst the crowds on Parliament grounds.
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