Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao. He kārere tēnei ki te hunga rangatahi! 

Nominations are OPEN!

Te Rōpū Rangatahi is calling for new members aged 18–35 — to bring your aspirations, your vision, and your whakaaro to the future of our iwi. 

Te Rōpū Rangatahi is a reference group to Te Nehenehenui that advocate for and represents the rangatahi of Maniapoto. Their mission: to empower rangatahi to activate their Maniapototanga. 

Their role includes co-designing the annual Rangatahi Wānanga, participating in iwi-wide hui, and providing rangatahi-led advice and insights to Te Nehenehenui Board and operational leadership. 
 

Key Dates 

Expressions of interest open: Monday, 2 June 2025 

Expressions of interest close: Friday 20 June 2025 

Application review process: Saturday, 21 June 2025 

Results Announced: Friday 5 July 2025 
 

What are we looking for? 

 Rangatahi aged 18–35 who are registered with Te Nehenehenui 

 Passionate about kaupapa Māori, leadership, and the future of our tribe 


To apply nominees must be: 

Aged 35 years or under; 

Adult registered members on the Maniapoto membership register; 

Able to attend regular online hui (and bi-annual hui ā-tinana). 


For more information and to apply, head to the link below: