Tribal Membership

Why Register?

The purpose of registration is to collect in a centralised place the contact details of all those who affiliate to Ngāpuhi.

You are then:

• Part of the tribal 'profile'
• Able to vote (if you are 18 years +) in Takiwā and Taurahere elections, and the upcoming settlement process
• Eligible to apply for grants and/or scholarships that you may be entitled to
• Along with other Ngāpuhi around the motu and the world, able to be readily communicated with

First we collect your contact details, occupation and whakapapa, which is entered into an electronic database. This database stores only the information you give us, so if your contact details change, you will need to let us know.

Registration is done from a hapū and marae perspective to help people make connections back to their marae. It also gives those who are 18 years and older and registered, the opportunity to participate in decisions that affect Ngāpuhi. This is an ongoing project and will take several years to establish a comprehensive list of who whakapapa to Ngāpuhi. The registration forms are available from the Rūnanga office.

Adults can register their whanau online by clicking here or by downloading the form here