In 1978, the Trust Board was charged with determining the beneficiaries of the hapu as those being descendants of the common ancestor, Tuperiri. The Trust Board compiled a list for the Maori Land Court giving people opportunity to lodge objections. The Maori Land Court had jurisdiction to hear and determine all objections after which, the Court issued a final list of the descendants of Tuperiri. This was encapsulated in the Orakei Block (Vesting and Use) Act and subsequently amended by the Orakei Act 1991.
How to Register
Today, the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Corporate office manages the hapu register. If you are 20 years or over, you should register. Registration forms can be downloaded or obtained from:
Ngati Whatua o Orakei Corporate
PO Box 42 045
Orakei
Auckland
