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Role of Maruwhenua

Maruwhenua is a small group within the Ministry for the Environment that provides advice and information on Māori and Treaty of Waitangi issues in relation to environmental and resource management policies, and claims to the Waitangi Tribunal involving natural resources.

As well as providing advice on environmental issues concerning Māori, Maruwhenua also works with:

  • iwi, hapu, and whanau to identify and support their environmental priorities through general or specific projects
  • Government agencies, local Government, industry, business, community and international interests to provide advice on environmental issues for Māori.

Maruwhenua’s key strategic goal is to improve the effectiveness of Māori participation in the management and use of natural resources. In achieving this goal, our strategic priorities are:

  • Māori Participation: Developing new, more effective ways of involving tangata whenua in the management of natural resources
  • Whole of Government Relationship: Facilitating and co-ordinating a long term whole of government relationship with Māori in the management of natural resources
  • Advice and Assistance: Delivering advice and assistance to other teams within the Ministry on major environmental policies that have a significant impact on Māori.