Warrants are approved by the Minister of Māori Development.
There are 4 steps in getting a warrant:
1. Application: Your Region will help you apply for a warrant. They will support you. They will make sure you understand what it’s like to be a warden. You will learn about the training and you will give you experience as a trainee. The Region (or Māori Warden Group) is your submission group. They help you with the application and make sure it is submitted properly.
The support of the submission group is important because they make sure you are a good fit for the role of a Māori Warden.
2. Vetting: You will be vetted by the NZ Police or Ministry of Justice to make sure you are of good character.
3. Nomination: You must then be nominated for appointment by the local District Māori Council – your submission group will manage this process.
4. Appointment: Your application will then be sent to Te Puni Kōkiri who will request the Minister to make the appointment.
Your warrant is valid for three years. You can be re-appointed by the Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri (but you will need to go through the same process above).
