The following is a list of the Maori iwi of New Zealand. Te Puni, Māori Chief Māori is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand, and their language. ... Iwi (pronounced ee-wee) are the largest everyday social units in Māori society. ...

This list has been adapted from the list on the Maori Wikipedia. Many of the iwi names are frequently spelt with macrons over some letters - they have been omitted here to make it easier to link to articles - please check with the list from Maori Wikipedia for macron usage.

Alternative names for some iwi are given in brackets:

Te iwi

 † The Moriori are usually considered a distinct people from that of the Maori. View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... Ngāi Tahu, or Kai Tahu, is the principal iwi (tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand. ... Ngāi Tahu, or Kāi Tahu, is the principal iwi (tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... Moriori are the indigenous people of the Chatham Islands (Rekohu in the Moriori language), east of the New Zealand archipelago. ... The Chatham Islands from space. ... Kapiti Island seen from Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast. ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... Opotiki is a town in the eastern Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Ngāi Tahu, or Kāi Tahu, is the principal iwi (tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... Matakana Island is located in the western Bay of Plenty in New Zealands North Island. ... Ngapuhi form one of the major and (with over 100,000 members) the single most numerous of the Maori tribes or iwi in New Zealand, occupying much the Northland Peninsula, also known as Tai Tokerau, north of the city of Auckland. ... The Hokianga Harbour, also known as The Hokianga River or more frequently simply as The Hokianga is a long estuarial drowned valley and its surrounding area on the west coast in the north of the North Island of New Zealand. ... Whangarei (the initial consonant is often prounounced F) is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... Manawatu is a district in the Manawatu-Wanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... // Introduction Tauranga (population 90,906 — 2001 census) is the major city of the western Bay of Plenty on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. ... Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ... Ko Kurahaupo te waka Ko Ruatea te tangata Ko Ngāti Apa te iwi. ... Manawatu is a district in the Manawatu-Wanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... Kawerau is a town in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. ... The Bay of Plenty, often abbreviated to BoP, is a region of New Zealand situated around the body of water of the same name. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... Manawatu is a district in the Manawatu-Wanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Wanganui is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... The Ngati Kahungunu iwi, one of the largest tribes of New Zealand Maori, is based in Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay. ... Hawkes Bay is a region of New Zealand. ... The Wairarapa is a district or subregion of New Zealand occupying the south-eastern corner of the North Island, east of Wellington and south-west of Hawke Bay. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... Great Barrier Island (Harataonga Bay) Location of Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island is an island in the north of New Zealand, situated 88 km to the north-east of central Auckland in the outer Hauraki Gulf. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... Ngati Maniapoto is an iwi based in the Waikato-Waitomo region of New Zealands North Island. ... The King Country is a region of the western North Island of New Zealand. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Te Aroha is a rural town in the Thames Valley region of New Zealand with a population of around 3,700 (2001 census). ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... The Chatham Islands from space. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... Rotorua is a city located on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. ... Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) is the capital city of New Zealand, the countrys second-largest urban area and the most populous national capital city in Oceania. ... The Ngati Porou iwi is among the top ten tribes of New Zealand by population. ... East Cape is the easternmost point of the main islands of New Zealand. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... // Introduction Tauranga (population 90,906 — 2001 census) is the major city of the western Bay of Plenty on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Taihape is a small town near the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... Wanganui is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. ... East Cape is the easternmost point of the main islands of New Zealand. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... The King Country is a region of the western North Island of New Zealand. ... Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) is the capital city of New Zealand, the countrys second-largest urban area and the most populous national capital city in Oceania. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... The Mahia Peninsula is located on the east coast of New Zealands North Island, between the cities of Napier and Gisborne. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... Location of Manukau Harbour Manukau Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in New Zealand and the sixth largest in the world by area. ... The Ngāti Toa iwi is a prominent Maori tribe in central New Zealand. ... Porirua is a city in New Zealand, 20 km north of Wellington. ... East Cape is the easternmost point of the main islands of New Zealand. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Taupo is a large urban area in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... Waihi is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. ... The Ngati Whatua iwi (tribe) of New Zealand consists of four hapu (subtribes): Te Uri O Hau, Te Roroa, Te Taou, and Ngati Whatua. ... The Kaipara Harbour is an inlet of the Tasman Sea located near the base of the North Auckland Peninsula on the western side of the North Island of New Zealand. ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... The West Coast is one of the administrative regions of New Zealand, located on the west coast of the South Island. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... Hawkes Bay is a region of New Zealand. ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... East Cape is the easternmost point of the main islands of New Zealand. ... Wairoa is a town in New Zealands North Island. ... Rotorua is a city located on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. ... View of Mount Taranaki from Stratford (facing west). ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... The Hokianga Harbour, also known as The Hokianga River or more frequently simply as The Hokianga is a long estuarial drowned valley and its surrounding area on the west coast in the north of the North Island of New Zealand. ... This article is about the Northland region of New Zealand. ... Tuhoe comprise a Māori iwi (roughly: tribe) of New Zealand. ... Te Urewera, often known as The Ureweras is an area of the central North Island of New Zealand. ... Tainui is a Maori Iwi Waka Confederation of New Zealand. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Opotiki is a town in the eastern Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand. ... East Cape is the easternmost point of the main islands of New Zealand. ...

Location map

This map shows the location of the Iwi in New Zealand

To the right is a map showing the location of the iwi rohe. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (695x794, 43 KB) Map of showing the location of the Iwi in New Zealand File links The following pages link to this file: List of Maori iwi ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (695x794, 43 KB) Map of showing the location of the Iwi in New Zealand File links The following pages link to this file: List of Maori iwi ...

External links

Individual iwi websites

• Ngāti Toa
• Muaupoko
• Ngai Tahu
• Ngapuhi
• Ngati Awa
• Ngati Kahu
• Ngati Kahugunu
• Ngati Maniapoto
• Ngati Porou
• Rongo Whakaata
• Te Arawa
• Te Aupouri
• Te Rarawa

Other links

• Confederation of Chiefs of the United Tribes of Aotearoa - Tribal areas (North Island)
• 2001 Census Iwi reference report
• Statistical Standard for Iwi (2000)
• Profiled websites
• Databook map reproduced from one that Prof W Winiata produced in 1987