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The Wakaminenga Maori Government is proud to foster collaboration and unity with sovereign Indigenous nations worldwide. Over the past year, our Global European Ambassador has been connecting with nations seeking alternatives to the UN, instead aligning with the European Germanic Indigenous Nations and WMG to form the United Indigenous Nations (UIN) Supranational body. This initiative honors mankind’s original connection to the Soil, God-given laws, and our sacred relationship with Earth Mother, nurturing both spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Recognizing the diversity of beliefs, UIN focuses on what unites us all: securing the survival and prosperity of our children and future generations. Through the 12 Levels of Society, UIN promotes self-sufficient Indigenous communities across 193+ countries. Already, 16 nations participate, with many more seeking membership. The extraordinary global interest underscores the power of our shared vision, and plans are underway to expand our ambassador network to bring even more nations into this noble alliance. This is only the beginning of a journey grounded in high moral principles and the pursuit of human rights for all.

WMG proudly celebrates Dr Heidi Ward McGrath, who represented WMG at the 2025 CrossFit Games in Las Vegas and the Australian–New Zealand Masters Games in Brisbane, where she took gold. Endorsed at the Hastings Wakaminenga National Congress, Heidi’s dedication and strength continue to deliver outstanding results on the world stage.

Rangatira and Leaders of the Wakaminenga National Congress came together in unity and purpose, sharing the histories of their hapū and communities, their experiences in leadership, and their aspirations for the future. The gathering was opened with a mihi whakatau by the Tairāwhiti Wakaminenga, led by Arikinui Kurakamaringi, Deputy Prime Minister of the Wakaminenga Māori Government. Each leader offered a response, addressing key issues and commitments to service. Arikinui Ripekatangi closed the mihi whakatau with a call for transformation through action, emphasising that hui must have clear aims, goals, and outcomes — otherwise, they risk becoming moumou taima (a waste of time).

At its August 24, 2025 session in Hastings, the Wakaminenga National Congress received a presentation by historian Dr. Stevens outlining a proposed governance constitution for New Zealand, designed to revive the intent of He Wakaputanga 1835, Declaration of Independence and provide the framework for a lawful constitutional republic. The proposal emphasizes sovereign independence, economic development, and equal protection of rights for all peoples of Aotearoa — Māori, Pākehā, and immigrants alike. Currently under review by the Wakaminenga Māori Government, the draft will proceed through a process of critique, revision, and consent before being formally presented to the Congress of Nu Tireni New Zealand.