The Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (NKII) 25 Year Vision ’Kahungunu 2026’ is fast approaching. For this purpose the NKII Board is looking to ‘Kahungunu 2050’ – ready to implement at the dawn of 2026.

 

Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated

Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (NKII) is the mandated iwi organisation representing Ngāti Kahungunu, one of the largest iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand. Established in 1996 following the dissolution of our predecessor, Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Kahungunu Incorporated, NKII was formed to provide cohesive governance and strategic leadership for iwi development.

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Vision Background

In September 2001, consultation with whānau throughout the rohe of Kahungunu occurred.  Whānau shared their views, aspirations and desires, which helped shape the development of a vision to guide Ngāti Kahungunu into the future.  The vision, known as Kahungunu 2026, outlined the vision and mission statements and identified seven strategic objectives to focus on.  The Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated planning framework continues to outline priorities, activities and desired outcomes that link directly to the strategic objectives within the Kahungunu 2026 vision.

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Our Vision Statement

“Kahungunu - ki te whaiao, ki te ao marama”

Achieving excellence in all areas of our lives

 

Our Mission Statement

“Kia maumahara ki te mana āhua ake o Ngāti Kahungunu”

Uphold the absolute uniqueness of the living breath of Kahungunu, to enhance the mana and wellbeing of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi”

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Seven Key Objectives

The 25-year vision (Kahungunu 2026) for NKII describes seven key strategic objectives as follows:

1. Economic Strength;

2. Participate as a Contributing Nation in the World;

3. Tinorangatiratanga: Independence and Self-Determination;

4. Environmental Health and Wellbeing;

5. Culturally Strong;

6. Strong, Vibrant, Healthy Whānau; and,

7. Making our Mark.

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Four Strategic Themes

In 2006, the Board reviewed the first five years of the 25-Year Vision and decided to group the seven key strategic objectives under four strategic planning themes that have continued throughout the years:

 

1. Tinorangatiratanga:  Independence, self-determination, and economic strength;

2. Kahungunutanga:  Cultural strength, making our mark, participating as a contributing nation in the world;

3. Taiao:  Environmental health and wellbeing; and,

4. Whanaungatanga:  Strong vibrant, healthy whānau

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Strategic Planning

By 2006, the following strategic plans were developed or being developed by Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated and plans were implemented to achieve our goals.

• Healing Our Spirits Health Strategy;

• Ngāti Kahungunu Research Strategy;

• Ngāti Kahungunu Housing Strategy;

• Kahungunu Cultural Standards Strategy;

• Kahungunu Violence Free Strategy;

• Ko Te Amorangi ki mua Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Mātauranga Strategy;

• He Mahere Rautaki hai Haumanu i te Reo o Ngāti Kahungunu Te Reo Strategy;

• Kahungunu Ki Ura, Kahungunu Ki Tai – Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Strategic Plan; and

• Te Ara Toiora O Ngāti Kahungunu Wellbeing Strategy (a combination of all strategies - a pathway to wellbeing)

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Highlights of Kahungunu 2026: Coming Soon. 

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Consultation Hui Objectives:

1. Implement the Communication Plan

2. Whānau attend hui and contribute to ‘Kahungunu 2050’

3. Information is gathered and put into a ‘Kahungunu 2050 Vision

4. The Kahungunu 2050 Vision is presented back to the iwi via online portals. A one-month period for feedback takes place.

5. KAHUNGUNU 2050 is endorsed by the NKII Board then adopted at the NKII AGM on Saturday

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Communication Plan

1. Secure date, time and venue in each Taiwhenua District.

2. A ‘Kahungunu 2026’ presentation will highlight the Board's desire to review and refresh the Kahungunu Vision by consultation with its members. 

3. Advertising via Facebook, Panui ki te iwi, Newspaper, Instagram – pointing to the iwi website.

4. Register attendees via the NKII website portal

5. Each hui should not exceed one and a half hours if preliminary information is shared before each hui.

6. Keep focus on vision and objectives.

7. Provide for a rangatahi voice and ensure communication platforms are stimulating.

8. Share Hui Expectation

9. Provide an online Zoom and Survey Option for feedback.

10. Keep good notes to prepare a document to go back to the people.

 

Proposed Agenda

1. Mihimihi/Himene/Karakia

2. Kahungunu 2050 Vision Presentation

3. Where are we now?

4. Where do we want to go?

5. Define our Vision

6. Summarise & What Next

7. Acknowledgement/Himene/Karakia

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