Data Sources

Official sources used by IwiData NZ

IwiData NZ aggregates publicly available information from official New Zealand government sources and iwi organisation disclosures. Our goal is to make iwi governance information more accessible and easier to explore.

All data is sourced from official publications, public filings, and voluntarily released iwi reports. We do not collect or publish any private or confidential information.

Data Attribution

IwiData NZ sources data from Te Puni Kokiri, the Office of Treaty Settlements, Companies Office, Charities Register, and publicly available iwi annual reports. Our analysis and presentation are independent and not endorsed by any government agency or iwi organisation.

Primary Data Sources

Te Puni Kokiri

Iwi statistical data, profiles, and governance information

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Iwi profilesPopulation dataGovernance structures

Update frequency: Varies by dataset

Office of Treaty Settlements

Treaty settlement deeds, historical accounts, and redress details

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Settlement deedsFinancial redressCultural redressHistorical accounts

Update frequency: Updated upon settlement completion

Companies Office

Iwi commercial entities, subsidiaries, and director information

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Company detailsDirectorsShareholdingsAnnual returns

Update frequency: Continuously updated

Charities Register

Iwi charitable trusts and entities registered as charities

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Charity detailsOfficersAnnual returnsFinancial statements

Update frequency: Annual reporting cycles

Iwi Annual Reports

Publicly released iwi governance and financial reports

Financial performanceAsset valuesGovernance reportsStrategic plans

Update frequency: Annually

Data Quality & Limitations

Data Accuracy

We make every effort to ensure data accuracy by sourcing directly from official publications and public disclosures. However, we recommend verifying critical information against primary sources or directly with iwi organisations.

Historical Data

Some historical records may be incomplete where source data was not available or was published in formats that could not be reliably extracted. Treaty settlement information may be limited for older settlements.

Update Timing

There may be a delay between official publication of new data and its appearance on this platform. We aim to update data within a reasonable timeframe of new releases.

Independence Statement

IwiData NZ operates independently. Our platform is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any iwi organisation, government agency, or post-settlement governance entity.

We do not receive funding from any iwi or government agency for our work. Our goal is to provide transparent, accessible information to support understanding of iwi governance in New Zealand.

API Access

We are exploring options for providing programmatic access to our aggregated data. If you are interested in API access for research or journalism purposes, please contact us.

data@iwidata.co.nz