Registration

Already registered and have an email address?

Set up an O-RA account and use your unique code. If you already have an O-RA account, you do not need a code. Log in as normal and select Ngāti Porou in your memberships tab.

Set-up & Confirm

Not registered yet but I have an email address?

Create a new O-RA account. You will need an email address, know your primary marae and as much whakapapa information as you  can provide.

New Registration

I do not have an email address?

You can still register with Ngati Porou.
Call 0800 676 768 and our team will send you a paper form or assist you over the phone.

Call 0800 676 768

About the Ngāti Porou Register

Using the O-RA digital platform

O-RA (Original Registry Application) is an iwi digital registry platform. For whānau members who have an email address, Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou will use this platform for uri to register, however if you do not have an email address call 0800 676 768 for a registration form to be sent out to you in the post.

Registration strengthens Ngāti Porou

Registering confirms your eligibility to vote in Trustee elections and ensures you receive AGM notices and official iwi pānui. It also supports access to grants and scholarships available to registered members.

You can update your details at any time

Life changes — addresses, emails, phone numbers. Log in to your O-RA account to update your details anytime or call  0800 676 768 for a team member to help you.

Your information is protected

Your personal information is treated as confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. It is used only for purposes consistent with the Trust Deed and to maintain the Ngāti Porou Register. For whanau who are registered using the O-RA digital platform, please refer to their privacy statement.

You must select your primary marae

Your primary marae determines which Rohenga Tipuna you belong to. During Trustee elections, you are eligible to vote for candidates standing within your Rohenga Tipuna. 

You may list additional marae on your account, but your primary marae defines your voting area.

Whakapapa Binds Us

Provide as much information as you can. Our team will contact you if further detail is required. You can update or add information later.

Do I need an email address to register?

An email address is required to set up and account online through O-RA.

However, an email address is not required under the Trust Deed. If you do not have an email address, please call 0800 676 768 and we will send you a paper registration form or assist you over the phone.

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I am already registered. Why do I need to set up an account?

Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou has moved to a new secure registration platform (O-RA). Setting up your O-RA account allows you to register directly with Te Rūnanganui o Ngati Porou and manage your information directly going forward.

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How long does online registration take?

Online registration usually takes 5–10 minutes, depending on how much whakapapa information you have available.

What whakapapa information do I need?

You will be asked to provide your parents, grandparents, and known tūpuna where possible, along with your primary marae affiliation. If you do not know all details, provide as much as you can.

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Can I register my tamariki?

Yes. Tamariki under 18 can be registered by a parent or legal guardian who is currently registered. If the parent or guardian logs in to their O-RA account, they are able to add a profile for their tamariki.

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How is my information used?

Your information is used to:

Maintain the official Ngāti Porou Register
Confirm eligibility for Trustee elections
Provide official iwi communications
Support iwi planning and advocacy

Your information is not shared for commercial purposes.

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How is my information protected?

All personal information is managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and is used only for purposes consistent with the Trust Deed. Information is stored securely within Aotearoa.

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Who can I contact if I need help?

For assistance, please call 0800 676 768 or email registrations@tronp.org.nz. Our team is here to support you through the process.

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