E whā ngā tari ā-rohe a Te Puni Kōkiri i Te Tai Hauāuru, arā, kei Porirua, kei Whakatū, kei Taranaki, kei Whanganui.
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Office locations
Our offices can be reached via contact details below.
Nelson
- Address
- 15 Bridge Street
- Nelson 7010
- Postal address
- P O Box 1830, Nelson 7010
- P:
- 0800 875 884
- E:
- tpk.tetaihauauru@tpk.govt.nz
- F:
- 0800 875 329
Te Upoko o Te Ika - Porirua
- Address
- Te Upoko o Te Ika Regional Office
- Te Puni Kōkiri House
- 12 Hagley Street
- Porirua City Centre
- PORIRUA 5022
- Postal address
- P O Box 50631
- PORIRUA 5240
- P:
- 0800 875 884
- E:
- tpk.tetaihauauru@tpk.govt.nz
- F:
- 0800 875 329
Taranaki
- Address
- 465B Devon Street East
- Strandon
- New Plymouth 4312
- Postal address
- P O Box 744, New Plymouth 4340
- P:
- 0800 875 884
- E:
- tpk.tetaihauauru@tpk.govt.nz
- F:
- 0800 875 329
Whanganui
- Address
- Te Taurawhiri Building
- 357 Victoria Avenue
- Whanganui 4500
- Postal address
- PO Box 436, Whanganui 4500
- P:
- 0800 875 884
- E:
- tpk.tetaihauauru@tpk.govt.nz
- F:
- 0800 875 329
Our rohe
Te Tai Hauāuru is a combination of two former Te Puni Kōkiri regions, Te Taihauāuru and Te Whanganui ā Tara.
The region covers the western side of the lower North Island from the Mohakatino River in the north through to Wellington incorporating Taranaki, Whānganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua. It then crosses the sea to Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui – the top of the South Island. The region also includes Rēkohu-Wharekauri, the Chatham Islands.
Regional Director
Joni Takitimu
Regional Director, Te Tai Hauāuru
Joni Takitimu is the Regional Director for Te Tai Hauāuru, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in Māori health, iwi and community development. She has a proven track record of driving initiatives that strengthen whānau, hapū, and iwi, while fostering authentic partnerships that uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Her career spans diverse sectors, including business ownership, health and service in the New Zealand Army, which instilled discipline, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. Joni’s academic achievements include a Bachelor of Health and a Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts, reflecting her dedication to both wellbeing and cultural identity.
Known for her ability to lead with integrity and vision, Joni champions approaches that empower communities to deliver sustainable outcomes. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in collaboration, equity, and innovation, ensuring that the voices of Māori are central to decision-making.
Joni is a proud māmā of three adult children, who remain her greatest source of inspiration and strength. Her whānau are the guiding light in everything she does, shaping her values and approach to leadership. They remind her of the importance of integrity, compassion, and resilience—principles that underpin her work and commitment to creating opportunities for others to thrive. For Joni, whānau is not only at the heart of her personal life but also central to her vision for empowering communities and fostering collective success.
Iwi in our region
There are 33 iwi and other tribal authorities represented in Te Tai Hauāuru region:
- Ngāti Tama
- Ngāti Mutunga
- Te Atiawa
- Taranaki
- Ka Ruu a Poutama
- Ngāti Maru
- Ngāruahine
- Ngāti Ruanui
- Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
- Te Atihaunui a Pāpārangi
- Ngāti Hāua
- Ngāti Rangi
- Ngāti Apa
- Ngāti Hauiti
- Ngāti Whitikaupeka
- Ngāi Te Ohuake
- Ngāti Tamakōpiri
- Rangitāne
- Muaūpoko
- Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
- Ngāti Toa Rangatira
- Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai
- Te Atiawa (Wellington)
- Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika
- Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui
- Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
- Rangitāne o Wairau
- Ngāti Kuia
- Ngāti Rārua
- Ngāti Kōata
- Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu
- Ngāti Kauwhata
- Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri
- Moriori.
The iwi listed have been sourced through a directory of iwi and Māori organisations, Te Kāhui Māngai, and our regional offices. The iwi listed do not necessarily reflect the views of Te Puni Kōkiri. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.
About Te Kāhui Māngai
Te Kāhui Māngai (Directory of Iwi and Māori Organisations) gives information on iwi identified in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004, and those iwi/hapū that have begun the process of negotiating settlement of their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims; and mandated Iwi Organisations to represent these iwi/hapū that have been recognised by the New Zealand Government.
You can view Te Kāhui Māngai here https://www.tkm.govt.nz/
Iwi radio stations
- Atiawa Toa FM
- AWA FM
- Kia ora FM
- Te Upoko o Te ika
- Tūwharetoa FM
- Te Korimako o Taranaki
Local news and stories
Read our latest news and stories for this region.
Historic agreement for Top of the South Island
Today Attorney-General Hon Judith Collins KC and Minister of Conservation Hon Tama Potaka announced the resolution of a long-standing litigation relating to ownership of 15,100 acres of Nelson, Tasman and Golden Bay land, including part of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Te Matapaeroa 2021: data and reporting on Māori-owned businesses
Te Matapaeroa is our data and insights series about Māori-owned businesses, Māori sole traders and significant employers of Māori. Today we have published the first release of Te Matapaeroa 2021.
Whenua Development: Tupoki Takarangi Trust
Driving along the scenic coastal road through Eastbourne in Lower Hutt, the furthest point south sees you stop at the carpark at Burdan’s Gate.
Whenua Māori clinics kick off in Te Tai Hauāuru
Māori landowners in Te Tai Hauāuru have the opportunity to engage kanohi ki te kanohi with Te Puni Kōkiri about their whenua.
Mr G and rangatahi from Shannon create inspirational wall art
Strengthening rangatahi wellbeing, resilience and confidence through tikanga and cultural identity was demonstrated in Shannon recently, when famous artist Mr G, came to town.
We acknowledge the passing of Dr Ihakara Porutu Puketapu
We pay tribute to Dr Ihakara (Kara) Porutu Puketapu who was a precious treasure, a guardian, and an influential leader in Māoridom.