The mission or purpose states the reason for the existence of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.

“To enhance the mana and well being of Ngati Kahungunu.”

Charitable objectives of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated

• Promote or assist the education of members of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.
• Promote the custody and preservation of the beliefs customs and language of Ngati Kahungunu.
• Promote the social and economic welfare and advancement and vocational training of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi.
• Promote community and personal physical, spiritual and mental health & fitness and raise the living standards of members of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.
• Promote high quality communications to or for the benefit of members of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.