The principles of the fund are geared towards the owners retaining rangatiratanga (ownership and control) of their land. In its kaupapa and role, Ngā Whenua Rāhui is reaffirming the bond between tangata whenua and the land.
Ki te āwhina i te tangata whenua ki te tiaki i te wao tapu nui a Tane me te putaiao a Nuku i runga i ōna ake whenua.
We are not currently accepting applications to the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Fund .
Ngā Tono Komiti Amorangi o Ngā Whenua Rāhui
Nominations for the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Komiti
Nominations are now open for new members of the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Komiti.
The Komiti plays a central role in advising the Minister of Conservation on matters that support the protection and sustainable management of natural heritage on Māori land. These include the use of funding, iwi capacity-building, and the integration of conservation practice across public and Māori-owned whenua.
Members are appointed for a three-year term, from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2028. We welcome nominations from individuals with skills in governance, tikanga-based leadership, community and regional engagement, conservation, policy, or related kaupapa.
Official announcement
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rangatira o te motu. Tēnā rā koutou katoa
E hiahia ana mātou ki te whakakī i ngā tūranga watea o te Komiti, ki ngā manu e ngākau nui ana ki te tautoko i ngā kaupapa maha o te Komiti o Ngā Whenua Rāhui.
We are currently receiving nominations for 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.
To apply: Download the nomination form (PDF, 545K) and email the completed form to Keeti-Moana Clarke on kclarke@doc.govt.nz, or email Keeti-Moana with nomination information.
Nominations close: 5 pm, 14 July 2025
All queries to Keeti-Moana Clarke kclarke@doc.govt.nz.