Tēnā tātou!

He toka tū moana, ka tū ka tū ka tū
ahakoa i awhaatia mai i te rangi
I whakapaakakatia te whitinga o te rā
He toka tū moana tū tonu tū tonu
Tīhei Mauri ora!

Māori Wardens are an integral part of our Community.

The service is voluntary and can be seen at a number of community events, providing security, traffic control, crowd control, first aid and confidence for the public.

The Māori Wardens Project is a Government initiative to build the capacity and capability of Māori Wardens with a particular focus on youth, safer communities and community reassurance. The Project is administered by Te Puni Kōkiri.

Māori Wardens are not Police and have clear working guidelines as indicated in the Maori Community Development Act 1962.

A number of Local bodies are now realising the true value of the Māori Wardens and their ability to peacefully work within the Community.

Aroha ki te Tangata, for the love of the people is the philosophy and kaupapa that drives Māori Wardens to act as kaitiaki in their communities.

If you have any questions, you can call 0800 991 882 or visit our frequently asked questions page for assistance.

Last modified: 4/06/2010