Mana whenua are the iwi and hapū who hold ancestral authority over the land in Franklin. This page lists their organisations so you know who to contact. Each listing shows the contact details we have checked.

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Mana whenua of Franklin

Mana whenua are the iwi and hapū with ancestral ties to the land in Franklin. This page lists their organisations and how to contact them.

These listings cover Pukekohe, Waiuku, Beachlands, Maraetai, Clevedon and the smaller places in between. Organisations that serve all of Franklin are included in every area.

Iwi and hapū organisations
Cultural advice and support
Contacts for kaumātua and whānau

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Pukekohe (2)
Wairoa (2)
Waiuku (0)
Franklin-wide only (0)

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Mana WhenuaWairoa
Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
Cultural connection, iwi information, wānanga, hauora initiatives and community activities for Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki whānau.
Phone
09 292 8484
Where
11 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon; Umupuia Marae, Maraetai Coast Road
Checked 22 August 2026
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Mana WhenuaPukekohe
Ngāti Tamaoho Settlement Trust
Provides cultural leadership, iwi services, environmental stewardship, education, and wellbeing initiatives for Ngāti Tamaoho whānau.
Phone
09 930 7823
Where
128 Hingaia Road, Karaka
Checked 22 August 2026
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Mana WhenuaWairoa
Umupuia Marae – Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
An important place for Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki whānau to gather, connect and participate in cultural life and host manuhiri / visitors.
Phone
09 292 8484
Where
163 Maraetai Coast Road, Clevedon 2582
Checked 22 August 2026
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Mana WhenuaPukekohe
Whātāpaka Marae
Cultural and community hub for Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāi Tai, Ngāti Koheriki and the wider community.
Phone
09 292 7824
Where
258C Whātāpaka Road, Karaka
Checked 22 August 2026
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Who are mana whenua?: Mana whenua are the iwi and hapū who hold ancestral authority over the land in Franklin. This page lists their organisations so you know who to contact. Each listing shows the contact details we have checked.
What if something is missing or wrong?: Tell us. Every listing has a Report a change button, and the Suggest a listing page is for organisations that are not here yet. Age-friendly Franklin checks every message before anything on the site changes.