Kaupapa Maori

Kaupapa Māori has been a catalyst in building positive relationships between Council, tangata whenua and Māori.

Kaupapa Māori:

provides an interface with Māori communities, organisations and individuals, marae, runanga, iwi, hapū and whānau
designs and develops Māori cultural training for staff and other external organisations
contributes and implements appropriate Māori tikanga (protocols) for local, national and international visitors and dignitaries
provides Māori protocol, translations and historical advice or sources of information for Council management and staff, and for elected members
develops methods to provide opportunities for Māori to participate in local government decision-making