Māori Wardens at Waitangi
Saturday 31st January 2026 over 100 Wardens hit the road for Waitangi, preparing to assist with one of the year’s biggest events. The week-long operation involves year-round planning and Wātene from Te Taito…
Our News
Māori Wardens are dedicated to supporting whānau and communities throughout Aotearoa, and providing compassionate assistance and advice. Here we share our experiences.
Māori Wardens at Rātana Pā
Kohitātea 2026
Every year our Māori Warden regions come together at Rātana to tautoko the Kātipa during the annual celebration of the birthday of Rātana Pā’s founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
Coordina…
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….
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…