As an incorporated society, FoMA is governed by the (New Zealand) Incorporated Societies Act 1903. Originally established with 10 rohe or electoral districts, these are based loosely on traditional waka and iwi groupings.

 

Tuwharetoa members were successful in 2001 in their application for separate representation. Thus the Federation comprises of 11 regions, each with their interests represented on the National Executive.

 

National Structure: 11 Rohe Diagram

 

Te Wai Pounamu	1
Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui	2
Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui	3			CEO
Takitimu	4
Aotea/Taranaki	5
Ngati Tuwharetoa	6			Office
Te Arawa	7			Chief Executive Office Manager Policy Analyst
Tairawhiti	8
Mataatua	9
Tainui	10
Taitokerau	11

 

As a further note, although the Tairawhiti and Te Arawa regions have active local FoMA networks in operation, these organisations operate independently of the National FoMA Body.

 

In terms of communication and decision making processes, the Executive are accountable to FoMA members for decisions made. The Head Office, which serves as a central communication point for the entire wider FoMA network, generally implements these decisions. Queries are in the main directed there.

 

However, this website is designed to facilitate and increase communication and discussion across the network. Members around the country will now be able to communicate with each other directly with greater ease.

• The Member Showcase profiles the activities of each entity and gives an opportunity to all members to showcase their organisation.
• The Discussion Forum operates as a virtual marae for the wider community, another avenue to pose questions, discuss issues, and panui they are designed for the benefit of Maori in general.

The FoMA AGM & Conference is another important event on the FoMA calendar, where members can meet kanohi ki te kanohi to discuss current issues, workshop, make decisions and strategise.

 

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FoMA Interests in the World

	= FoMA Executive and Office
	= FoMA Membership both current and prospective
	= Beneficiaries of Maori Authorities - The wider Maori Community
	= New Zealand Society
	= International Indigenous Communities
	= The World

The diagram above illustrates the many communities of interest FoMA deals with whether in an advocacy role or in a business capacity. Government and Business interests cut across these communities at many levels and most of FoMA activity is directed at them.

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