Maniapoto Māori Trust Board is a tribal organisation that aspires for a Vibrant Maniapoto Iwi. The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board seek to achieve the following outcomes:
Vision
For a unified Maniapoto Iwi achieving cultural and social wellbeing, environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Mission
Connecting, enabling and facilitating opportunities for Maniapoto
Philosophy:
“A muri kia mau ki tēnā, kia mau ki te kawau mārō, whanake ake, whanake ake”
(Forever hold fast to the spearhead flight formation of the kawau).
Maniapoto iwi interpret the translation as being:
“Our future well-being will be determined by the strength of our commitment to stand together united in spirit, mind and purpose.”
The spearhead flight formation of the kawau has been depicted in the logo adopted by the Board.
Values:
Wairuatanga
Te Reo o Maniapoto
Kotahitanga
Manaakitanga
Mana
Whakapapa
Rangatiratanga
Ūkaipō
Kaitiakitanga
Whanaungatanga
Whakatupuranga
Mauitanga
Purpose:
To be accountable to Iwi
To represent Maniapoto Iwi
To advocate for and on behalf of Maniapoto
To facilitate development and change
To monitor progress towards achieving aspirations
To grow capacity & knowledge
To create opportunities
To inspire the maximisation of potential
To protect & advance Maniapoto interests