Te Kaupapa Rautaki provides the strategic direction of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou. The Strategic Plan is structured around the concept of a Wharenui, with the foundation provided by Te Reo o Ngāti Porou me ona tikanga. The Wharenui is held up by five Pou representing the key strategic goals of the organisation - Rangatira, Whānau, Mātauranga, Kaitiaki and Whairawa.