Te Maruata

For local government to deliver on the commitments made in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, it is essential that there is strong engagement with Māori communities across the country/motu, be they elected members, community participants or voters.    

The role of Te Maruata is to promote increased representation of Māori as elected members of local government, enhance Māori participation in local government processes, provide support for councils in building strong relationships with iwi, hapu and Māori groups, and provide Māori input on development of future policies or legislation relating to local government.

Te Maruata whānui is for all Māori elected and appointed members. Te Maruata Rōpū Whakahaere is a sub-committee of the National Council of LGNZ and is made of up Māori elected members who are metro, rural and provincial and regional sectors representatives, Māori wards and constituencies representatives, young, elected member representatives and members elected at large.

Rōpū Whakahaere 2025-2028:

Co-Chair: Dinnie Moeahu, Councillor New Plymouth District Council
Co-Chair: Aubrey Ria, Deputy Mayor Gisborne District Council