Rauemi / Whakapapa Resources
To the best of our knowledge, there is no single organisation or government ministry that holds an individual’s full whakapapa or genealogy records. This work must be carried out by individuals and whānau. In many cases Iwi will have contacts that work with whakapapa from their respective rohe. We highly recommend making contact with these tohunga whakapapa through your Iwi. Births deaths and marriages and the Māori Land court can be good place to start piecing together your whakapapa. The resources below are available to help you on your whakapapa journey.Our multidisciplinary team analyzes each objective, designs a tailored roadmap, and implements with rigorous oversight.
Maori Maps
Find information about marae across Aotearoa, including their history, associated Iwi, Hapū, Waka, Districts, and details of wharenui, wharekai, and urupā.
Through the Pātaka Whenua portal, you can search for Māori land ownership information using first names, surnames, or both. Searching by whānau name can also help identify which rohe (region) they belong to.
Pātaka Whenua
Te Kāhui Māngai
Te Kāhui Māngai is an online directory that provides information about Iwi, Hapū, Marae, Rohe and representative organisations.
Te Tumu Paeroa provides trustee and land management services for Māori landowners which includes resources to help landowners understand their rights, responsibilities, and how to manage or engage with Māori land trusts. It also maintains a searchable database of Māori land interests. This can be a valuable tool when researching whānau connections, identifying land affiliations, and helping to link whakapapa to specific rohe.
Te Tumu Paeroa
Search historical birth, death, and marriage records to support your whakapapa research. Keep in mind that not all records are available through this database. It is also important to remember that many tūpuna were known by multiple names throughout their lifetime, including Māori names, anglicised names, transliterations, or informal names.
Historical birth, death, and marriage
Department of Internal Affairs. Use this government service to order official birth certificates, which can assist in whakapapa research. Please note there is a fee for each certificate.