Te Tākere Nui is the rōpū that steers and guides the rangahau for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi aspirations, while monitoring progress and protecting the integrity of the kaupapa.

Whiitiki Whakatika has an established Pae Mana – Relationship Agreement with various iwi across Aotearoa through the National Iwi Chairs Forum, who endorse and support this rangahau.

Through this rōpū, wānanga and interviews have been identified across rohe with various mātanga, whānau, marae, hapū and iwi – to ensure an opportunity for wānanga insights to be incorporated into future planning and support for Te Ao Māori and the nation in pandemic preparedness, based on kōrero tuku iho.