Ngāi Tahu registered whānau currently living in New Zealand or Australia can register with Whai Rawa online using this form or you can complete a paper-based application form (found in the Whai Rawa Product Disclosure Statement) and send it to us.
Not registered with the tribe? Sign up here online.
To complete a Whai Rawa application online you will need to:
- Be the individual wishing to apply OR be the parent, guardian or whānau member of the applicant if the applicant is a minor
- Have a valid email account
- You do not need to know the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa registration number of the applicant, or your own, but if you do, it should help us to progress your Whai Rawa application
- You need to be a New Zealand or Australian resident to join Whai Rawa
- You will need a NZ IRD number or, if based in Australia, an Australian Tax File number. If you do not provide this within six weeks of applying we will not be able to complete your application.
If you are signing up your tamariki or mokopuna who are under 16, please note you will be the account holder and we require your identification.
Australian Whānau?
All whānau registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who are residing in Australia can now join electronically by clicking the button above and entering your details, tick that you want us to verify your identity (and address) electronically without submitting any documentation. You will be required to supply either your Australian Drivers Licence no., Australian Medicare card no. or Australian Passport no. and expiry date, although we do recommend supplying as much of this information as possible. We also require your Australian Tax File Number. We can also assist in applying for a New Zealand IRD Number as this can be beneficial for Australian residents).
If you are signing up your tamariki or mokopuna who are under 16, please note you will be the account holder and we require your identification.