Ngā Mātārae helps us deliver on Māori Outcomes across the Auckland Council group. It is the Māori Outcomes directorate at Auckland Council and it is led by Tumuaki Huanga Māori (Director Māori Outcomes) Nick Turoa.
The role of Ngā Mātārae
Ngā Mātārae supports the council group (including council-controlled organisations) to deliver on Māori outcomes by:
- setting strategic direction
- enhancing organisational capability, systems, processes and performance
- facilitating strategic relationships and Māori participation in decision-making.
What the name Ngā Mātārae means
Ngā Mātārae refers to the prominent landmarks, particularly the maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau that are symbolic of the mana whenua groups affiliated to them.
Structure of Ngā Mātārae
Ngā Mātārae is focused on strategy and relationships.
Our mahi is supported by divisional Māori Outcomes Leads who sit on the leadership teams of:
- Group Services
- Chief Planning Office
- Community and Customer Services
- Regulatory
- Infrastructure and Environmental Services.
Tāmaki Ora
Our work is guided by our refreshed Māori Outcomes Performance Measurement Framework, Tāmaki Ora, which received committee approval in June 2025.