Ngā Purākau – Tāngata whenua and council stories

Northland Regional Council is proud to work alongside and support hapū and iwi to share and celebrate their pūrākau, rich whakapapa, deep connection to te taiao and the vital role tāngata whenua play in caring for the environment and nurturing our communities across Te Taitokerau.


Tāngata whenua playlist

Northland Regional Council is proud to work alongside and support hapū and iwi to share and celebrate their pūrākau, rich whakapapa, deep connection to te taiao and the vital role tāngata whenua play in caring for the environment and nurturing our communities across Te Taitokerau.

We have compiled a video playlist showing some of their mahi.


Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards

Recognising kaitiakitanga in action, these awards celebrate the people and groups across Te Taitokerau who go above and beyond to protect and care for our taiao, upholding the wellbeing of our environment and communities for future generations.

Five men in garden nursery wearing gumboots and hi-vis jackets and holding trophies

Te Rūnanga Nui o Te Aupōuri - Oranga Whenua Oranga Tangata Taiao, winners of the 2025 Te Tohu Matua Supreme Award.


Find out more about the awards and how we celebrate kaitiakitanga in action.

Past recipients of Whakamānawa ā Taiao

Get inspired! Find out about the people and organisations making a difference to help Te Taitokerau thrive.

Visit our previous winners section to read about the people and organisations making a difference to help Te Taitokerau thrive.


Tāiki ē stories

Tāiki ē is our guiding commitment to honouring He Whakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nū Tīreni (Declaration of Independence) me Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Watch members of Te Ruarangi share their insights and reflections. 

Our story tellers


Ngā Karere o Te Raki – The pānui for Te Ruarangi

 Get insights into the joint projects, shared initiatives and mahi of Te Ruarangi.