TRIBAL REGISTRATION

Why Register?

An Agreement in Principle with the Crown is almost ready. A settlement will help build a better future for our people. The more people registered with Ngati Rangiteaorere, the stronger we can be in our negotiations.

If you want to stay informed about matters concerning your Iwi, hapu and marae, register yourself and your families details. That way we can reach you by email or newsletter. You will have the opportunity to participate on matters of importance when they arise.

To plan for the future, we must have knowledge of our rangatahi - our rangatahi are the future.

Persons over 18 years of age, must complete and sign their own form.

Tribal members under 18-years are encouraged to register. Parents or guardians may sign on behalf of minors or be listed on parents registration.

If you are not enrolled you can do one of two things;

1. Download the registration form, fill out, sign and post to NRCC Secretariat.
2. Complete the online registration form. Upon receipt of your online details, that form will be posted out to you for signing and return postage.

Registration Form – Download here

This form can be downloaded here as a PDF file.

Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded free by clicking on the link below.

Please return to:
Ngati Rangiteaorere Secretariat
PO Box 7116
Te Ngae
ROTORUA  3042
NEW ZEALAND

Who Can Register?

To register people must not only be able to whakapapa to the eponymous ancestor Rangiteaorere, but must also;

1. have current land ownership interests in the Whakapoungakau 1 - 7 land blocks,
2. or declare a primary Hapu / Iwi allegiance to Ngati Rangiteaorere.

The following koromatua whanau are recognized as some of the principal family groupings of Ngati Rangiteaorere:

• Te Kiri Karamu (Atutahi / Te Ngahoa)
• Ratema, Te Atetini, Taiapua
• Hapeta / Hoani Atutahi
• Tamihana / Ranapiri
• Rangitarahae / Kereopa
• Erepeta
• Wihau / Tokooterangi

Verification Process

The verification process is reasonably straightforward. It involves referral of all new registrant applications to the Koromatua committee. Applicants who whakapapa to Rangiteaorere and are current shareholders in any of the taonga  trusts will be processed automatically.

Other applicants with no land interests who claim whakapapa links will have their application carefully considered by the Koromatua Council. In the event there is a problem or a challenge to registration then the applicant will be notified and asked to attend the next Koromatua Council meeting with their whanau. If this next stage of the process fails to achieve a decision by consensus, then a vote will be cast amongst the full Koromatua Council. An applicant must achieve support for membership from at least 50% of the votes cast by the Koromatua Council. The Koromatua decision shall be final.

Is membership of Ngati Rangiteaorere limited only to those who whakapapa to Ngati Rangiteaorere?

Answer, yes, except in the rarest of circumstances. The Koromatua Council holds the discretion to grant speaking rights and full membership rights (including the right to vote) to persons whose membership is awarded on the basis of their contributions and past work for the benefit of the tribe (e.g. Mrs Riria Atutahi, Mr Lou Farrell - full voting / speaking rights). This discretion has been exercised on only the most rarest of occasions.