The role of Te Maruata is:
- promoting increased representation of Māori as elected and appointed members of local government;
- enhancing Māori participation in local government processes;
- providing support for councils in building strong relationships with iwi, hapu and Māori groups; and
- providing Māori input on the development of future policies or legislation relating to local government; and
- fostering and supporting a network of Māori elected and appointed members and staff of local government for the purpose of sharing information, challenges and aspirations relevant to kaupapa Māori.
To view the current members of Te Maruata Rōpū Whakahaere click here.
To read about Council Māori engagement click here.