Iwi leaders have been meeting online to discuss a myriad of issues including the government response to the Covid pandemic for Maori.
'Te Poari o Ngatiwai are hosting the National Iwi Chairs forum online due to the growing number of Covid cases in Te Tai Tokerau and the imminent risk of Omicron.
The hui's theme is Ngā Wai Whakaataata o Ngātiwai - the reflective waters of Ngātiwai.
Te Poari o Ngatiwai's chief executive Huhana Lyndon talks to Māni Dunlop.