Tāiki ē – Living our commitment
Tāiki ē is our guiding commitment to honouring He Whakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nū Tīreni (Declaration of Independence) me Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Gifted its name by Te Ruarangi Co-chair at the time, Pita Tipene, Tāiki ē is a powerful call to collective action, strengthening partnerships with iwi, hapū, Te Ruarangi and Te Kahu o Taonui.
“In the past you wouldn’t see our whānau in this space because it was a system that was never designed for us to be in. Now that we sit in this space and we are working hand in hand, it works really, really well.” Nyze Manuel, Whangaroa iwi representative for Te Ruarangi.
Ngā reo o Te Ruarangi
In June 2025 several Te Ruarangi iwi and hapū representatives shared their whakaaro on Tāiki ē, Te Ruarangi, and the partnership between Kāwanatanga and Rangatiratanga.
(Watch: playlist of five videos below).
Tāiki ē Te Tiriti Strategy and Implementation Plan
First adopted in 2022 and refreshed in 2024, this plan sets clear direction and priorities for council to uphold Te Tiriti, He Whakaputanga and our shared responsibilities with tangata whenua. It outlines bold, practical actions across areas like Māori representation, climate, wai, moana, and economic development – reflecting a deep, enduring commitment to a Tiriti-based future in Te Taitokerau.
Pānui mai – Tāiki ē Te Tiriti Strategy and Implementation Plan
Pānui mai – Tāiki ē Annual Report
Northland Regional Council is committed to building strong, meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua across Te Taitokerau. We’re focused on supporting greater Māori participation in our decision-making and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As part of this, we carry out an annual Te Tiriti Health Check to track our progress. This review, developed in partnership with iwi and hapū, uses the Te Tari Whakatau Crown Relations Capability Framework to measure how well we're honouring our Tiriti commitments and where we need to do better.
He aha Te Ruarangi? What is Te Ruarangi?
Te Ruarangi (formerly Te Taitokerau Māori and Council Working Party) is a standing committee that brings together hapū, iwi and Northland Regional Council in Te Taitokerau.
It embodies a vision where Kawanatanga (governance) and Rangatiratanga (chieftainship) stand together in true partnership – working for the wellbeing of te taiao and future generations.
Established in 2014, Te Ruarangi guides council in upholding its responsibilities to tangata whenua and ensuring Māori voices shape regional decisions.
Pānui mai: Te Ruarangi Strategic Intent Framework:
Ngā Karere o Te Raki – The pānui for Te Ruarangi:
Ngā mahi a te rōpū: Te Ruarangi agenda and minutes: