Almost 900 Māori leaders, governors and decision-makers are taking part in Amorangi: Māori in Governance Summit today, with 480 attendees gathering in person at Shed 6 Wellington and hundreds more joining online from across Aotearoa.
Delivered by Tapuwae Roa, Amorangi brings together Māori directors, trustees, executives, public-sector leaders, and emerging governors to explore the future of Māori leadership and governance.
The 2026 summit centres on five key themes: Mana Motuhake, Mātātoa, Taurite, Kunenga and Kotahitanga, exploring sovereignty, resilience, balance, transformation and collective action.
This year’s speakers include Hon. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Chief Judge Caren Fox, Professor Rawinia Higgins, Mataroria Lyndon, and Erin Roxburgh, alongside Māori governance leaders who share insights from across sectors.
For the first time this year, Amorangi is also recognised by the Institute of Directors New Zealand as an approved professional development opportunity, with attendees eligible to receive five IoD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours towards their governance learning.
Tapuwae Roa Kaihautū, Te Pūoho Kātene, says the hybrid format ensures more Māori governors can access the kaupapa, regardless of where they are based.
“Not everyone can make the journey to Pōneke, so providing an online pathway ensures more of our people can access these important conversations.”
The summit builds on strong national interest, following the inaugural 2022 online-only event which attracted more than 1,000 registrations, and the 2024 hybrid summit which welcomed 818 attendees, including 333 in person and 485 online.
Kātene says Amorangi is about strengthening the networks and capability needed for generations to come.
“Governance is about more than structures. It is about relationships, responsibility and creating meaningful outcomes for our people.
“Amorangi provides a space to celebrate the leadership already happening across Aotearoa and support the next generation of Māori governors.”Online registrations are still available. For more information, visit: www.maorigovernance.co.nz/summit
