On average, it takes about 20 minutes to fill out the survey, however, you might want to give the pātai some thought, or have a kōrero with your whānau before you start. 

We've provided some information below to give you an idea about the topics we're covering and the sorts of insights we want to hear from you about. You can also view a pdf of the survey pātai so you can read them, have a kōrero, do some research online if you need to, before getting into it.

There are seven sections in the survey, each covering a different topic.

1. Strategic Priorities

What do you think our collective priorities should be for the next 3 to 5 years (short-term) and 25 years (long-term).

Where do you think we should use our resources and how do you think our success as an iwi should be measured? There are a range of options to choose from, as well as space to offer your own whakaaro.

2. Heritage Trust Services & Social Investment

How do you feel about the services offered by Ngāti Mākino Heritage Trust, which do you use, and where do you think we should focus our investments?

We also want to know your thoughts about how we should use our pūtea to provide services, if you've found any barriers or have recommendations.

3. Te Reo Skills & Use

Do you use te reo in your everyday life? If so, who do you use it with, and where? We'd also like your thoughts about learning te reo and making te reo education more engaging and sustainable.  

4. Assets Company & Economic Strategy

This section of Kia Mākino E asks how you think we should prioritise investments and returns, what our economic strategy should be based on, and how we should protect and grow our whenua.

5. Mana Whenua, Taonga & Environmental Priorities

This section looks at how we protect and restore our taonga, whenua, and wai for future generations.

Which taonga or sites should be our highest protection priorities and should cultural values and mauri influence decisions? We also want to know what you think about about iwi-led monitoring and the kaupapa you think we should prioritise.

6. Engagement, Governance & Communications

How would you like us to communicate with ngā uri o Mākino? What information and updates would you like to receive, and what you want to see in terms of iwi governance? What is the best way for us to stay in touch?

7. Profile Information 

We want to know a bit more about our whānau - but we’re not asking for personal information. The survey is anonymous, so that you can answer comfortably. The only time we ask for your contact details is if you want to enter our prize draw.

Information, insights and data enables us to exercise our mana motuhake as individuals and as a collective – as whānau, Iwi, and as Māori.

Thanks to the 2023 Census, we now have more insight to our people than ever before:

• 1938 people were affiliated to Ngāti Mākino

• 54.5% of those live in the Bay of Plenty region

• 53.9% were under the age of 30 years

• 42.9% can hold a conversation in te reo Māori

• 30.7% own or partly own their whare

You can check out more about the latest Ngāti Mākino Census statistics at Te Whata

Kia Mākino E has been designed to build on the latest Census data, giving us a better understanding of the views, concerns and priorities for our whānau, to inform our future strategy.

The survey information will be collected, protected, and used by Ngāti Mākino to help gain valuable insights and a better understanding of the makeup of our Iwi so we can plan for the future.

Your insights will be collated and anonymised, ensuring it remains confidential.

Why are you running this survey? 

Ngāti Mākino is developing a new strategic plan to set its vision and activities through to 2050. It’s important this strategy reflects the thoughts, concerns, and needs of our whānau. 

Through our survey – Kia Mākino E - we will collect insights and information about the current and future needs and aspirations of whānau to help develop our 2050 strategy, as well as support current and future decisions about our economic and social programmes, activities and investments.   

How long will Kia Mākino E run for? 

Our survey will be live from 8 November, 2025, until Waitangi Day, 6 February, 2026.

What kinds of questions does Kia Mākino E ask? 

The survey covers several key topics:

1. Strategic Priorities

2. Heritage Trust Services & Social Investment

3. Te Reo Skills & Use

4. Assets Company & Economic Strategy

5. Mana Whenua, Taonga & Environmental Priorities

6. Engagement, Governance & Communications

7. Profile Information 

The pātai are designed to gather insights across a range of topics that impact our ngā uri. The pātai are a mix of multichoice, yes/no, rating and comments. 

How can I complete Kia Mākino E? 

You will be able to complete Kia Mākino E online or in paper format. To request a paper survey, please contact survey@ngatimakino.co.nz.

We will also be having hui and focus groups during the survey period where you can voice your pātai, share whakaaro, and complete the survey.  

Can I complete Kia Mākino E in te reo Māori? 

Yes, when you start the survey, there will be an option to do it in either te reo Māori or English. 

Who will hold my information? 

Your information will be held by Ngāti Mākino Iwi Authority, however, apart from updating your contact details and entering you in the prize draw, your insights and views will be anonymised and will remain confidential.  

What will my information be used for? 

The insights you provide in the survey will help Ngāti Mākino develop our new 2050 strategic plan to support our people now, and in the future. 

It’s important we know more about our people and your needs, so we can deliver initiatives and benefits that will help you the most.  

Who will have access to my information? 

Your information will be stored by Ngāti Mākino and will not be provided to any third parties. However, apart from updating your contact details and entering you in the prize draw, your insights and views will be anonymised and will remain confidential. 

I whakapapa to Ngāti Mākino but I’m not registered, can I still complete the survey? 

Yes, Kia Mākino E is open to everyone who has whakapapa links to our Iwi. You do not have to be registered with Ngāti Mākino Iwi Authority, or reside within the Te Arawa rohe to have your say. 

If you are over 18 and would like to register with Ngā,ti Mā kino Iwi Authority, please go to the Registration page here on our website.

Why should I register as ngā uri o Ngāti Makino Iwi authority?

Being a registered uri of Ngāti Mākino strengthens your connection to your iwi and gives you access to pānui, resources, grants and more.

Registrations also help to give the Authority a more accurate picture of the size of our iwi, which helps us to plan and produce more effectively.

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Still have pātai? Send us an email: survey@ngatimakino.co.nz