WHC Index
To enter your Tribal information into the WHC Index, login into your Hereditary Leader Account. If you don’t have an account, click the “Join Us” button below.
Once your account is activated, you will be able to access the Tribal Form here. Your Tribal details will then be added to the Index.
| Official Tribe Name | Ngāi Tahu / Kāi Tahu |
|---|---|
| Primary Location * | South Island / Te Waipounamu, New Zealand |
| Current Population * | 84,969 affiliated (2023 Census) |
| Chief or Matriarch | Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT) – iwi council |
| Treaty Area * | Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 |
| Primary Indigenous Language * | Te Reo Māori (Ngāi Tahu dialect) |
| Main Economic Activities | Fisheries, farming, tourism, investments via Ngāi Tahu Holdings |
| Cultural Events | Hui-ā-iwi, kapa haka, iwi festivals |
| Schools on the Reserve | Kura kaupapa and Māori language programmes |
| Health Services | Iwi providers within NZ public health system |
| Notable Historical Event | 1998 Settlement and Crown apology |
| Traditional Land Boundaries | Rohe: Te Waipounamu / South Island |
| Environmental Initiatives | Whakaora Te Waihora lake restoration |
| Governance Structure | TRoNT Act 1996 |
| Youth Programs | Rangatahi leadership / opportunities |
| Land Provenance Instruments and Negotiations | Treaty of Waitangi processes |
| Infrastructure Projects | Housing & regional investments (iwi enterprises) |
| Culture and Language Preservation Initiatives | Ngāi Tahutanga |
| Partnerships or seeking Partnerships | Crown agencies, regional councils, private sector partners |
| Goals for the Next Five Years: | Grow iwi economy |
| State/Province | South Island / Te Waipounamu |
| Website Contact | https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ |