TŪRANGA HOUSING

In 1985 the iwi of Turanga met to discuss the devolution of the Department of Maori Affairs and the impact that might have on them. Following a series of hui the iwi agreed to form a legal entity which would assist them to realise their social, economic, political and cultural aspirations... An entity called Te Runanga o Turanganui a Kiwa was registered in 1986 to be the mandated iwi authority for the tribes of Turanganui a Kiwa. The Runanga was charged with supporting the iwi, hapu and whanau of Turanganui a Kiwa toward "tino rangatiratanga". The mission statement of the time, guided Te Runanga to provide the iwi with support, to advocate, to facilitate and to enable them to access choices for their future development.

Also known as: Tūranga Housing Limited

Primary location: Gisborne New Zealand