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Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Iwi Organisation

The tribal council representing Ngāi Tahu whānui (the people of Ngāi Tahu). One of the largest iwi in New Zealand, with settlement assets managed through various commercial entities.

Iwi Details

Rohe (Region)
Te Waipounamu (South Island)
Governance Model
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (tribal council)
Registered Members
~80,000 registered members

Treaty Settlement

Settlement Status
Settled
Settlement Date
1998
Settlement Quantum
$170 million (1998)
Settlement Legislation
Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998