Ngai Tahu Whānui

Ngāi Tahu Whānui is the collective name for the Ngāi Tahu Māori tribe and its affiliated groups in the South Island of New Zealand. The term "Whānui" refers to the wider community or people. The tribe holds cultural, historical, and legal rights rooted in their ancestral connection to the land, waterways, and resources of the region. Ngāi Tahu Whānui actively preserves their language, traditions, and environment, and has a significant role in managing natural resources and contributing to regional development through partnerships and consultations with government and other organizations.