Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui has confirmed the Marae Model as the tribe's new governing structure.
The decision follows a 20-month review of Waikato-Tainui governance and representation arrangements and a referendum held during October to identify the model preferred by tribal members.
Confirmation of the Marae Model aligns with the referendum results which saw 72% of voters opting for that model.
Te Kauhanganui chairperson Maxine Moana-Tuwhangai says the model will become operational when the rule changes associated with the new structure are finalised.
