
Mana Kāinga
A National Māori Housing Leadership Programme
‘Mana Kāinga’ is the first kaupapa Māori curriculum developed through wānanga and co-production design, to advance and establish new Housing Navigators
OVERVIEW OF MANA KĀINGA | The Mana Kāinga programme is designed to support Māori communities in achieving sustainable development and self-determination. It focuses on empowering whānau (families) by providing access to resources, tools, and knowledge that align with their cultural values and aspirations. Key components include facilitating education, promoting economic opportunities, and enhancing social wellbeing. The programme emphasises a holistic approach, integrating Māori perspectives and practices to foster community resilience and growth. Through collaboration with local organisations and stakeholders, Mana Kāinga aims to create a positive impact that lasts for future generations.
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Last year was a remarkable journey for the Mana Kāinga Programme, and we are thrilled to share our achievements with you. Through dedication and collective effort, we have made significant strides in enhancing the mana and quality of life for our whānau.
“We are incredibly proud of the progress made and the positive impact on our whānau. Together, we are building a future where everyone can thrive.”
Te Matapihi is dedicated to strengthening workforce capability across the housing system.
Congratulations to this amazing team of Māori leaders, driving innovative papakāinga developments and projects in 2024!
We’re excited to announce that our next Mana Kāinga cohort begins in March 2025. Stay tuned for more updates!
Key Highlights:
Empowering Leaders: We successfully trained and supported emerging Māori housing leaders with their real-life housing and papakāinga development projects, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of creating thriving kāinga.
Community Engagement: Our wānanga brought together whānau, hapū, and iwi, fostering deep connections and collaborative efforts to address housing needs.
Health and Wellbeing: By integrating essential health services, tauira can now ensure that their community members receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs.
Real-World Impact: Participants developed and advanced real-world Māori housing projects, directly contributing to the betterment of their communities.
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Mana Whenua
The right to pursue kāinga that meets the needs and aspirations of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities
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FAQ’s
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Mana Kāinga is the first ever Māori Housing Leadership Programme and is administered by Te Matapihi he Tirohanga mō te Iwi Trust (Te Matapihi), as the national peak body for Māori housing.
Mana Kāinga was established due to the urgent need to grow the capability and capacity within the Māori housing sector and intends to support emerging Māori housing leaders to navigate the complexities of creating thriving kāinga. -
Mana Kāinga will be delivered via in-person wānanga in various rohe throughout the motu, as well as via wānanga ipurangi (online learning).
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Tauira will have the opportunity to engage with Māori Housing experts across the housing continuum and gain insights from leading exemplars across the motu.
All tauira participating in our 15-week programme are required to bring a real-world Māori housing project and will develop these projects through wānanga alongside experts and fellow tauira. The kaupapa Māori programme will explore key issues across the housing continuum as they relate to the themes of whakapapa, whenua, whānau, wai and kai, whare, and whai rawa.

Special thanks to
and to everyone else for their recent support of the Mana Kāinga programme. Your contribution is vital to continuing our important work.