Native Earth Claim - Area Regions

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Sovereign Crown of the Mauri Nation

Native Earth Claim - Area Regions

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Introduction

Our Ten Main Area Regions are where we will set up the Area Regions, establishing our council and governance structures to manage our Hapu whanau affairs, native earth claims (lands) and territorial resources.

  1. Te Tai Tokerau – Northland
    1. Rangatira; Tarriana Beau
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. 1
    4. 2

  2. Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland
    1. Rangatira: Lady Stephanie Matariki
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. Lady_Stephanie_Matariki_REGIONAL_NATIVE_EARTH_CLAIM_Aotearoa_1.pdf
    4. Lady_Stephanie_Matariki_REGIONAL_NATIVE_EARTH_CLAIM_Aotearoa_2.pdf

  3. Te Manawa o Te ika a Maui – Inland Taupo to Waikato West Coast 
    1. Rangatira; 'Petera: Tehautawaho'
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. Petera_Tehautawaho_AREA_NATIVE_EARTH_CLAIM_Aotearoa.pdf
    4. Petera_Tehautawaho_AREA_NATIVE_EARTH_CLAIM_Aotearoa_2.pdf

  4. Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe O Te Moana-a-Toi-te-Huatahi – Bay of Plenty
    1. Rangatira; 'niwhai-potiki-taua-mataiapo-tutara: tohukaiarik'
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
      1: niwhai-potiki-taua-mataiapo-tutara_tohukaiarik_REGIONAL_NATIVE_EARTH_CLAIM_Aotearoa_2.pdf
      2      . niwhai-potiki-taua-mataiapo-tutara_tohukaiarik_REGIONAL_NATIVE_EARTH_CLAIM_Aotearoa_3.pdf

  5. Te Tai Rāwhiti – East Coast / Gisborne
    1. Rangatira; Te Ruihi
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. 1
    4. 2
  6. Taranaki – Taranaki region
    1. Rangatira; Arikinui
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. 1
    4. 2

  7. Te Matau-a-Māui – Hawke’s Bay
    1. Rangatira; Wairuahine-rangatira: Arohanui
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. link
    4. link

  8. Manawatū-Whanganui - Palmerston North and Whanganui
    1. Rangatira; Te Hau Ariki
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. 1
    4. 2
  9. Te Upoko-o-Te-Ika-a-Māui – Wellington region (translates to "Head of the Fish of Māui")
    1. Rangatira; Whakaruruhau
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. 1
    4. 2

  10. Te Waipounamu – South Island
    1. Rangatira; Ruki Tane
    2. Area Native Earth Claim Links
    3. 1
    4. 2

Please Note: All Rangatira are interim for 2 years.

 

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of area regions toward sovereign Mauri is to exercise tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) in Aotearoa [New Zealand] which is guided by Te Kara Flag 1834, He Wakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni 1835, Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840, Memorial of Rights 1975 and local obligations.

Obligations 

  • Uphold Superior Mauri Sovereign Power - All absolute sovereign power and authority on our whenua of the Confederation of the United Tribes of Aotearoa shall remain with the Rangatira and their hapu forever. 
  • Laws - The Crown of the Mauri Nation Royal House qualifies the Adoption & Amendment of Lores, Laws, Acts, Orders, Taonga Tikanga Kawa 11th January 2021 that were passed by Special Resolutions and Te Whare Runanga, Crown Counsel of Rangatira. 
  • Rangatira - Hapu elected Rangatira to meet every year at Waitangi 26th, 27th, 28th October with ‘Te Wakaminenga o Nga Hapu o Nu Tireni’ and every year in Autumn (Ngahuru) for meeting to uphold Area Native Earth Claim and update Area Rangatira on progress. Virtual and on Location.
  • Area Delegates - Hapu elected Area Delegates to meet every year month in office. Vitual and on Location
  • Native Earth Claims (NEC) & Deeds - Administer, Manage and Uphold NEC's, Whenua Exclusive Deeds, Whare Occupation Deeds, Commercial Occupation Deeds.
  • Engage with hapū, and whānau on issues affecting lands, culture, and resources.
  • Authority - Only Rangatira that align with absolute sovereignty, law and customary practices, of our choosing can govern on our lands.
  • Support - Support Mauri representation in local matters.
  • Te Kara Flag 1834 - To be flown on the premises at all times for protection and privilege. No other flag to be flown above it, ever.

Responsibilities

  • Postmaster Responsibilities -  Post Office and trading management
  • Administration - Area administration
  • Bank Accounts for Private Foundation - Collections of contributions for whenua management
  • Native Earth Claim – Overseeing native lands, customary rights, and environmental kaitiakitanga.
  • Cultural Preservation – Supporting Te Reo Mauri, traditions, signage and heritage.
  • Asset Management – Managing administration, assets, and investments for hapū whanau prosperity.
  • Social Welfare & Education – Providing scholarships, health services, and community support programs.
  • Representation & Advocacy – Engaging with the governance, policies, procedures and native rights.