Te Pae Oranga
Iwi Community Panels
Te Pae Oranga is a non-court resolution process used by the New Zealand Police for low-level offenders.
After being arrested for a minor offence which can be heard by an Iwi Community Panel, offenders could be offered the choice by the Police of attending a panel hearing or having the matter dealt with by the Police and Court
The panel includes members from the community who work with the accused to identify causation and a way to rectify it. Before being accepted for an Iwi Community Panel hearing the participant must take responsibility for what he/she has done. The participant is given the opportunity to own up to their crime without it being recorded as an offence on their record.
Referral Process
Accessing our services here at Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka is simple.
Individuals can self-refer by filling out our online form below
or calling 03 382 6628 for more information.