Disclaimer

IwiData NZ aggregates information from publicly available sources, including:

• Te Puni Kokiri iwi data and publications
• Office of Treaty Settlements deed information
• Iwi annual reports and governance disclosures
• Companies Office filings
• Charities Register information

This data may contain errors, omissions, or be outdated. Iwi organisations may have updated their structures, leadership, or assets since our last data refresh.

We do not independently verify the accuracy of all information. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact us so we can investigate.

All information displayed on this platform has been made publicly available through:

• Government publications and official records
• Iwi annual reports and public disclosures
• Statutory filings with Companies Office or Charities Register
• Treaty settlement documentation

Information on this site is drawn from publicly available disclosures and is presented for transparency of governance and institutional accountability.

Cultural Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the unique status of iwi as tangata whenua and Treaty partners. While we present publicly available information about iwi governance structures, we recognise:

• The sovereignty and mana of iwi to determine their own affairs
• The cultural protocols around iwi information and tikanga
• That public records may not capture the full context of iwi decision-making

We encourage users to engage directly with iwi organisations for authoritative information and to approach all data with cultural sensitivity.

Not Professional Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to financial, legal, or investment advice. The information is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

Before making any decisions based on information from this platform, you should:

• Conduct your own research and due diligence
• Engage directly with iwi organisations where appropriate
• Consult with qualified professionals as appropriate

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law:

• IwiData NZ, its operators, directors, employees, and affiliates exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, information on this website
• We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages
• We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under New Zealand law.

Fair Comment and Honest Opinion

All commentary and analysis on this website constitutes our honest opinions based on facts as we understand them from publicly available sources. We exercise good faith in our analysis and do not act with malice toward any iwi or individual.

Under the New Zealand Defamation Act 1992, we rely on the defences of honest opinion and qualified privilege. Our analysis is provided in the public interest to promote understanding of iwi governance.

No Affiliation

IwiData NZ is an independent platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to:

• Any iwi, hapu, or whanau organisation
• Te Puni Kokiri or any government agency
• The Office of Treaty Settlements
• Any post-settlement governance entity (PSGE)

Corrections and Feedback

We particularly welcome feedback from iwi organisations. If you believe any information is inaccurate or wish to provide additional context:

• Please contact us with specific details of the concern
• Provide supporting documentation where possible
• We will review and update information where appropriate

We are committed to presenting information accurately and with appropriate cultural sensitivity.