The national iwi engagement platform for Aotearoa. Right iwi. Right time. Right way.

Manage formal iwi engagement in four simple steps. Verified connections, transparent tracking, and no compromise on compliance.

Set up your team in minutes. Only pay when you submit a project to iwi.

The way we work

The way we work: simple 4 step process.

Engage iwi with confidence from first contact to completed compliance. IwiConnect guides your project through RMA, LGA, and Te Tiriti obligations with a clear, auditable record at every step.

  1. app.iwiconnect.com / new project

    New project

    Te Awa Substation, Hamilton
    Scope

    Resource consent · Energy

    site-plan.pdf Uploaded
    1

    Upload your project

    Set your project location, scope, and documents in minutes.

  2. app.iwiconnect.com / matching

    Matched iwi

    Ngāti Hauā
    Email
    Waikato-Tainui
    Portal
    Ngāti Koroki
    Email
    Sending engagement…
    2

    We notify the right iwi, automatically

    Our platform matches your project to the right iwi then sends a tailored engagement via their preferred channels.

  3. app.iwiconnect.com / responses

    Responses

    Ngāti Hauā Replied

    Kia ora, please share the cultural impact assessment…

    Waikato-Tainui Viewed

    Opened via secure portal · 2h ago

    2 of 3 engaged Live
    3

    Iwi respond, on their terms

    Responses are managed securely through iwi portals and unique links, ensuring transparency for everyone involved.

  4. app.iwiconnect.com / report

    Engagement report

    Te Awa Substation Ready

    12 pages · 3 iwi engaged

    Timestamped · Tamper-proof

    100%

    RMA

    100%

    LGA

    100%

    Tiriti

    4

    Your compliance report, ready to go

    You receive a timestamped, audit-ready engagement report at the end of the engagement.

Pathway to partnership

Integrity and efficiency in action

The national platform for meaningful iwi engagement.

Built for organisations who need compliant, efficient engagement and for iwi and hapū who expect transparency without added burden.

Pathway to partnership
Capabilities

Everything you need for effective engagement.

Purpose-built tools that respect cultural protocols while delivering business efficiency.

Verified iwi database

Access a comprehensive, verified database of iwi representatives and decision-makers.

Secure communications

All engagements are encrypted and compliant with privacy regulations.

Rapid response times

Connect with iwi leaders within days, not weeks or months.

Documentation support

Automated templates and compliance documentation for all engagements.

Built-in communication tools

Send messages through the right channels. Replies from iwi not yet on IwiConnect are captured automatically and stored against your project.

Engagement analytics

Track progress, manage outcomes and demonstrate consultation efforts.

Get started

Ready to transform your iwi engagement?

Organisations across Aotearoa are already using IwiConnect to engage iwi the right way. Start your first engagement today.