Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust Background

In 1991, the Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Incorporated Society (Society) was established to govern the affairs of Ngāi Te Rangi. The society existed for sixteen years, however, due to its growing role and responsibilities the Society was replaced by a new entity in 2007, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust (TRONIT).

In order to meet treaty settlement requirements, an additional entity, Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust (NST) was established in July 2013 to receive and manage the assets derived from the Ngāi Te Rangi Treaty Settlement.

Click here to view a diagram of the present Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Structure.

The Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust is currently governed by 11 trustees who are elected by their respective Hapū Communities.

Following an iwi wide vote in 2014, it was agreed that the trustees of the Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust (‘NST’) will also be the trustees of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust (‘TRONIT’). The trustees meet once a month to attend to the affairs of both Trusts. 

A Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Strategic Plan was endorsed on 14 June 2015.  This plan will determine the annual planning and activities for NST and TRONIT going forward.

The initial key tasks for NST has included:

  • Developing board policies and practices, administration and management systems, including a new Ngāi Te Rangi Tribal Register;

  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures for approving hapu trusts and distributing initial payments;

  • Overseeing the completion of the Ngāi Te Rangi legislation;

  • Overseeing the completion of the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective Deed of Settlement and the establishment of the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective Limited Partnership

  • Preparation for the acquisition of settlement assets.

There are a lot of upcoming opportunities for members to connect, be involved and have a say on the future direction of Ngāi Te Rangi. The first step is to register on the Ngāi Te Rangi Tribal Register. By registering as a member of Ngāi Te Rangi you will be kept informed of what’s happening within the iwi. Also become a member of the Ngai Te Rangi facebook for latest news. We also encourage you to attend your Hapu Community hui for an opportunity to korero kanohi ki te kanohi with your mandated representatives.

Click here to register or update your registration details.