Frequently Asked Questions

The Whenua Access Portal is an online system where Mangatu shareholders and their whānau can register their details including name, shareholder ID (if known) or whakapapa connection to a shareholder, and upload other relevant details including gun license, vehicle details etc.

Your information will be assessed by the Mangatu admin team. Once verified, you will receive an email inviting you to access the portal and request an access permit. 

When Mangatu Blocks receives an Access Permit request, the request is considered based on risk management, availability, and intended use. An email will be sent to the Access

Permit requester with the following attachments:

• a geo-referenced map for uploading into Avenza Maps app
• a copy of the access permit (confirming approved dates of entry, parking location, rules etc.)

 The Portal helps us manage access in a way that:

• Respects and cares for the whenua
• Prioritises the safety of everyone on site
• Upholds our shared values

All access to the whenua is guided by our commitment to kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga. 

We ensure that every visit is managed in a way that supports the long-term wellbeing of the whenua – from setting safe access points to monitoring activity and ensuring sustainable practices such as responsible rongoā collection. 

The Portal helps us welcome shareholders and their whānau onto the whenua in a way that prioritises safety, provides clear guidance, and ensures that everyone is able to enjoy and engage with the whenua respectfully and responsibly. 

This ensures that access to our whenua:

• Strengthens connection
• Protects and nurtures our taiao
• Provides a safe, respectful, and positive experience for all
• Upholds the responsibilities we carry on behalf of our tīpuna and future generations

To support safe and well-managed visits, designated safe parking locations and access points will be used for trips onto the whenua.

These areas help us to keep people and vehicles safe and avoid damage to sensitive areas.

Information about where to park and how to access the whenua is on the pdf map provided that will be emailed with the Access Permit.

Only shareholders can register for access.

No, only shareholders can register for access.

Yes

Yes.

At this stage, access is walking/by foot only. This approach helps us ensure safety and protect the whenua.

Hunting, kohi rongoā, wānanga, hīkoi.

Firewood gathering

• Rim and centre-fire rifles
• Crossbows
• Knives

• Dome/Kea's
• Komihana
• Kopaa
• Makuriwao
• Mangatawa
• Tarndale
• Te Apiti
• Te Hua
• Waitangirua

• 7 Firearms Safety Rules
• Walk in from gate
• Wear Hi-Viz
• Download Avenza onto phone and upload hunting map (from email)

Stay within block boundaries. Park where instructed.

Yes. Access will not be permitted under the following weather conditions:

• High fire risk.
• High rainfall.

Safe parking spaces have been setup nearby or at the main access gateway into the block. Signs indicating "parking" are erected.

Inform Billy Maaka or Matene Blandford ASAP.

• Drivers license (to verify applicant).
• Gun license.
• Vehicle rego.
• The names and gun licenses of visitors (if carrying firearms) accompanying you in your party. 
• If taking rangatahi younger than 15-years, confirm the adult supervisor for the rangatahi.
• Confirm the vehicle registration information if taking a different vehicle to the vehicle listed on your original registration

2-3 days.

• The names and gun licenses of visitors (if carrying firearms) accompanying you in your party. 
• If taking rangatahi younger than 15-years, confirm the adult supervisor for the rangatahi.
• Confirm the vehicle registration information if taking a different vehicle to the vehicle listed on your original registration.

Yes, by email.

Whatever you need and can carry. 

Yes.

4 per party.

No.

Email matene@rata.kiwi

Billy Maaka (b.maaka@mangatu.co.nz) or Matene Blandford (m.blandford@mangatu.co.nz).

By email.