Iwi Definitions

Iwi definitions in this iteration of Te Whata are derived from the Statistics New Zealand Iwi statistical standard. This is an evolving standard and as such there may be differences in classifications and iwi definitions at the point at which a particular data set was created to how iwi are defined now.

Some notable variations are as follows:

Ngāti Maru (Hauraki) (0203)

In 2001 and 2006, Ngati Maru (Hauraki) was called Ngati Maru (Marutuahu).

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa (0702)

In 2001 included Ngati Pahauwera and Ngati Rakaipaaka, which were classified separately in 2006.

Ngāti Pāhauwera (0710)

Ngati Pahauwera was included as a separate category for the 2006 Census. In 2001, Ngati Pahauwera was counted under Ngati Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa.

Ngāti Rākaipaaka (0711)

Ngati Rakaipaaka was included as a separate category for the 2006 Census, In 2001, Ngati Rakaipaaka was counted under Ngati Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa.

Ngāti Tama (Taranaki) (0807)

In 2001, included Ngati Tama ki Te Upoko o Te Ika (Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington), which was classified separately in 2006 and 2013.

Ngāti Raukawa (Horowhenua/Manawatū) (1004)

In 2001 and 2006, included Ngati Kauwhata, which was classified separately in 2013.

Ngāti Kauwhata (1008)

Ngati Kauwhata was included as a separate category for the 2013 Census. In 2001 and 2006, Ngati Kauwhata was counted under Ngati Raukawa (Horowhenua/Manawatu).

Ngāti Tama ki Te Upoko o Te Ika (Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington) (1007)

Ngati Tama ki te Upoko o Te Ika (Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington) was included as a separate category for the 2006 Census. In 2001, Ngati Tama ki te Upoko o Te Ika (Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington) was counted under Ngati Tama (Taranaki).

Total people, iwi not named, but waka or iwi confederation known (20)

Consists of Takitimu, Aotea, Mataatua, Mahuru, Mamari, Ngatokimatawhaorua, Nukutere, Tokomaru, Kurahaupo, Muriwhenua, Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Maui, Tauranga Moana, Horouta.

Total people stated (55)

Excludes residual categories (not elsewhere included)

Not elsewhere included (99)

Consists of refused to answer, response outside scope, response unidentifiable, and not stated.

Te Hiku (001)

Consists of Te Aupouri, Ngati Kahu, Ngati Kuri, Te Rarawa, and Ngati Takoto.

Hauraki (002)

Consists of Ngati Hako, Ngati Hei, Ngati Maru (Hauraki), Ngati Paoa, Patukirikiri, Ngati Porou ki Harataunga ki Mataora, Ngati Pukenga ki Waiau, Ngati Rahiri Tumutumu, Ngai Tai (Hauraki), Ngati Tamatera, Ngati Tara Tokanui, Ngati Whanaunga, Hauraki / Pare Hauraki, and Hauraki (Coromandel) Region, not further defined.

Ngāi Tahu Whānui (003)

Consists of Kati Mamoe, Ngati Tahu / Kai Tahu, and Waitaha (Te Waipounamu / South Island)

Ngāti Kahungunu (004)

Consists of Ngati Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngati Kahungunu region unspecified, Ngati Kahungunu ki Whanganui-a-Orotu, Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamatea, Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamakinui a Rua, Ngati Pahauwera, and Ngati Rakaipaaka.

Ngāti Raukawa (005)

Consists of Ngati Raukawa (Waikato), Ngati Raukawa (Horowhenua/Manawatu), and Ngati Raukawa, region unspecified.

Ngati Tama (006)

Consists of Ngati Tama (Taranaki), Ngati Tama ki Te Upoko o Te Ika (Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington), Ngati Tama (Te Waipounamu / South Island), and Ngati Tama, region unspecified.

Te Arawa (007)

Consists of Ngati Pikiao (Te Arawa), Ngati Rangiteaorere (Te Arawa), Ngati Rangitihi (Te Arawa), Ngati Rangiwewehi (Te Arawa), Tapuika (Te Arawa), Tarawhai (Te Arawa), Tuhourangi (Te Arawa), Uenuku-Kopako (Te Arawa), Waitaha (Te Arawa), Ngati Whakaue (Te Arawa), Ngati Tahu-Ngati Whaoa (Te Arawa), and Te Arawa.

Te Atiawa (008)

Consists of Te Atiawa (Taranaki), Te Atiawa (Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington), Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Te Atiawa (Te Waipounamu / South Island), and Te Atiawa, region unspecified.

Tūranganui a Kiwa (009)

Consists of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngai Tamanuhiri, and Turanganui a Kiwa.

Waikato-Tainui (010)

Consists of Waikato, Ngati Haua (Waikato), and Tainui

Ngati Toarangatira (011)

Consists of Ngati Toarangatira (Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington), Ngati Toarangatira (Te Waipounamu / South Island), and Ngati Toa, region unspecified.

Rangitane (012)

Consists of Rangitane (Te Matau-a-Maui/Hawke's Bay / Wairarapa), Rangitane (Manawatu), Rangitane (Te Waipounamu / South Island), and Rangitane, region unspecified.

Nga Hotahota o te Whitau (044)

Consists of don't know.

Other Iwi (020)

Consists of iwi not included in the twelve named iwi groupings.

Total people stated (055)

Excludes residual categories (not elsewhere included)

Not elsewhere included (099)

Consists of refused to answer, response unidentifiable, response outside scope, and not stated.