Spatial Planning for Iwi

He ao te rangi ka uhia, he huruhuru te manu ka rere

Clouds cloak the sky, feathers enable the bird to fly

Spatial planning is a tool for iwi to exercise rangatiratanga; the authority and responsibility to guide development, protect whenua, and set a strategic direction across their rohe. Kirini works with iwi to create frameworks that align cultural, economic, and environmental priorities while providing clear direction for external partners such as councils  and stakeholders.

Our expertise includes:

• rohe-scale land use mapping,

• scenario modelling for housing, economy, and environment,

• integrating mātauranga Māori with GIS and planning frameworks,

• ensuring intergenerational land strategies reflect whānau, hapū, and iwi aspirations.

We start by listening  to iwi priorities, whānau aspirations, and the whenua, before co-designing spatial frameworks that balance protection, development, and long-term sustainability.

Next steps

Talk with us about learning more about spatial planning that expresses rangatiratanga, sets strategic direction for your whenua, and secures outcomes for future generations. We can present more information to your board and management.