Te Runanga o Ngāti Ruanui is the governing body of Ngāti Ruanui.

The Runanga manages all assets and represents the iwi in public relationships on behalf of the iwi. The iwi manages political and public interests including treaty claims and settlements, fisheries, health services, social services, central and local government relationships, and resource and environmental management.

Our purpose is to enhance the mana, well-being, and prosperity of Ngāti Ruanui iwi, ‘apu, and w’anau, reclaiming our self-determination, revitalising our environment; through leadership, innovation, strategy, and interconnectedness.