The survey is now live and will remain open for submissions until Waitangi Day, 6 February, 2026.
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We are developing a new joint strategy to set the vision, priorities, investments and activities of Ngāti Mākino Iwi Authority, Ngāti Mākino Heritage Trust, and Ngāti Mākino Assets Ltd, to support our Iwi to achieve its aspirations through to 2050.
Our strategy will guide our entities, future development, financial growth, and sustainability, as well as support the ongoing delivery of support and benefits for ngā uri now.
We want our 2050 strategy to reflect the thoughts, concerns and needs of all of our whānau, whether you are officially registered with us or not, and including those currently living in Te Arawa rohe and beyond.
To do this, we are undertaking a significant whānau survey kaupapa, called Kia Mākino E, so we can understand the things that matter most to you now and looking into the future.
Kia Mākino E is designed to understand the social, economic, environmental and cultural factors that you and your whānau are thinking about, so we can plan effectively for the future.
Kia Mākino E will guide the development of our strategy, and help decide the programmes, activities and investments we make, which is why it’s important we hear from you.
Your Data
Your Data
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.
FAQs
FAQs
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:
Strategic Priorities
Heritage Trust Services & Social Investment
Te Reo Skills & Use
Assets Company & Economic Strategy
Mana Whenua, Taonga & Environmental Priorities
Engagement, Governance & Communications
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
By taking part in the Kia Mākino E survey, you’re helping to pave the way towards greater positive outcomes for our people – it gives you a voice at the table and means you are playing a role in our future. If you whakapapa to Ngāti Mākino, we want to hear from you!
We know there are multiple ways our people like to provide feedback, so we will also be hosting hui and attending events across the rohe. We’ll post the latest updates on our website pānui page, as well as on our Facebook.
Don't miss out on your chance to have a say so you can help shape our future. There are also some great prizes up for grabs so take part now!
Still have pātai? Send us an email: survey@ngatimakino.co.nz
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