The Ngā Whenua Rāhui Fund is open from 1 March 2026 - 30 April 2026.
For more than 30 years we have worked with kaipupuri whenua through reviewable 25 year Kawenata that centre mātauranga, tuakiritanga, local priorities and whānau aspirations.
A Kawenata is a formal conservation agreement that helps protect native ecosystems on Māori-owned land while allowing landowners to retain full ownership and management.
The kawenata is tailored to each whenua and reflects the cultural, ecological, and historical values of the area.
Our Komiti Amorangi advises the Minister of Conservation and ensures each kawenata reflects the whenua it protects.
Our nature, our people, our future.
Nominations for Ngā Whenua Rāhui Komiti
We are now receiving nominations for up to three positions within the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Komiti.
The role of the Komiti is to assist the Minister of Conservation in achieving the purpose of the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Fund.
- Members are appointed for a three-year term.
- Download and complete the nomination form and return it via email by 5 pm, 30 April 2026 to: kclarke@doc.govt.nz
Complete the nomination form (PDF, 415K)
If you have any pātai or require further information, feel free to contact Keeti-Moana Clarke on the email provided.