Ngāti Mākino Iwi Authority (NMIA)is the representative body for Ngāti Mākino, responsible for managing the iwi's Treaty settlement assets and advancing the aspirations of its people. Serving whānau throughout the Bay of Plenty and beyond, NMIA delivers and enables a range of cultural, environmental, educational, social and economic initiatives designed to strengthen the wellbeing, resilience and prosperity of current and future generations. NMIA is committed to protecting the mana, whenua and identity of Ngāti Mākino while supporting an enduring vision of iwi development grounded in kaupapa Māori and whānau aspirations.