Maori Wardens contribute much much more to the communities they serve than meets the eye. You'll often find them at local tangihanga (funerals), Parking and Security at local events or walking the community beat interacting with members of the public and keeping a watchful eye for crime or disorderly behaviour. 

Did you know that your local Maori Wardens do much much more than you think. Our Te Upoko Maori Wardens are involved in multiple organisations with a large area of coverage and a large service offering. 

Some of the services we provide are: 

• Community Engagement 

• Patrolling of Community Areas, Public Transport, Bars & Clubs, Urban and Rural areas

• Sudden Death & Coronial Process Advocacy 

• Elderly, Youth & Vulnerable persons Advocacy 

• Event Security & Patrols 

• Court Support & Advocacy 

Take a look at our services page to get a detailed view of the services we offer and our ability to assist you and your community in your times of need or at your local events. 

Our Leadership

The Executive Leadership Team for Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui Maori Wardens Collective is a group of highly competent and experienced individuals who are committed to the success of the organisation. They provide strategic direction, oversee operations, and ensure that the collective's mission and values are upheld. The team comprises of individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, who work collaboratively to achieve the collective's goals. To learn more about the team members, please visit our staff profiles at the ELT Staff Profiles Page 

For the love of the people 

Aroha ki te Tangata

We do our mahi for the love of the people. We love our mahi, our communities, our people, our culture and we thrive on providing the support and services to see our vibrant communities grow and flourish 

OUR MISSION

To work collectively and collaboratively to share the kaupapa of Nga Watene Maori, through serving our communities and the people of Aotearoa by working intricately with partners and allied agencies to meet and exceed the need of our whanau, hapu, iwi, most vulnerable communities and rangatahi. Enhance the mana and protect the welfare, needs and concerns of our communities. 

OUR VALUES

Whanaungatanga

Sustained quality relationships through building, establishing and maintaining rapport

Tangata Whenua

 We are Maori centric and focused and recognise the mana motuhake of Nga Watene within our rohe

Mahi Tika 

We provide a platform of social justice we encourage our communities to do the right thing, prevent crime and other incidents and build community reslilence. 

Akonga

 We seek out new learning experiences and we provide a dedicated team of quality trained and experienced volunteers to meet and exceed the need of our communities and partner agencies with the ability to continue to up-skill and learn. 

Ohaoha 

We show our generosity with our dedication and volunteerism to our communities