Mihi / About Us
Nau mai ki Te Matapihi – the national peak body for Māori housing.
Established in 2010 by the Māori housing sector, Te Matapihi is a kaupapa-driven organisation committed to achieving equity, tino rangatiratanga, and Māori-led solutions in housing. We are unapologetically Māori in our approach, grounded in tikanga, and guided by the voices of our whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori housing providers across the motu.
As the independent voice for the Māori housing sector, we:
Advocate for impactful housing policy
Provide trusted advice to government and community
Host regional and national forums to uplift Māori-led housing
Share tools and resources that support whānau aspirations
Strengthen sector capability through relationships, rangahau, and wānanga
With over a decade of experience, we’ve built enduring relationships, brokered transformative solutions, and continue to lead efforts to address the Māori housing crisis with integrity and vision.
This is our mahi. This is our movement.