Sep 5, 2025 · In her first royal address since becoming head of the Kiingitanga movement, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po told listeners that being Māori was not defined by having an …

Nga wai hono i te po[a] (born 13 January 1997) is the Māori queen. She has reigned since 2024, [3][4] when she was elected to succeed her father King Tūheitia. [5] The youngest child and …

Oct 7, 2025 · Goal: Champion the growth and opportunities for iwi and Māori business. Outcome: Increased Māori business participation and growth for a thriving, sustainable and resilient …

Apr 16, 2025 · Māori and Iwi increasingly contribute and play a major role in New Zealand’s economy. Māori contribution to the New Zealand economy is multi-faceted and includes the …

Sep 6, 2024 · Analysis: The new Māori queen offers the promises of “a new dawn”, iwi leaders say. That is critical at a time when Māori are deciding how to use their newfound kotahitanga, …

During her keynote speech at the Koroneihana, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po unveiled a Māori-owned and controlled investment fund, fed by iwi capital. The aim: to help Māori achieve …

All four initiatives are based on the idea that Māori know what works best for Māori. In practice, this has included supporting iwi, Māori landowners, and service providers to design and …

6 days ago · Maori Queen Ngā Wai hono i te pō, seen at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in February, used her first major address to call for a Māori economic summit. David White / Stuff …

Each successive King or Queen has worked to protect the rights and interests of Māori, foster unity among the iwi, and maintain the cultural traditions that are central to Māori identity. Over …

Dec 9, 2025 · Links to online resources and websites about Iwi (tribes). Pan iwi resources Federation of Māori Authorities Me Uru Kahikatea Portal on issues and matters relating to …