Te Runanga O Ngati Awa

The purposes of the Runanga are to receive, manage and administer the Runanga’s Assets on trust for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion or any other object or purpose that is beneficial to the Ngati Awa community and shall include without limitation: (a) the promotion amongst Ngati Awa of the educational, spiritual, economic, social and cultural advancement or well-being of Ngati Awa and its Hapu; (b) the maintenance and establishment of places of cultural or spiritual significance to Ngati Awa; (c) the promotion amongst Ngati Awa of mental health and well-being of the aged or those suffering from mental or physical sickness or disability; and (d) any other charitable purpose that is beneficial to the Ngati Awa community.