Kiingi Tuheitia, is the seventh Maori monarch. He is the eldest son of the late Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu and Whatumoana Paki and was crowned at Ngaruawahia on 21 August 2006. King Tuheitia is married to Atawhai and has three children; Whatumoana, Korotangi and Ngawai Hono I Te Po Paki.

The King lends his support and patronage to a great many organizations, which work for the betterment of Maori. There are a number of other organizations and will be added to the list at a later date.
These include:
The National Te Kohanga Reo Trust
www.kohanga.ac.nz

Matatini Incorporated Society (Matatini Cultural Festival)
www.festival.tematatini.co.nz

The Trillion Trust (Maori Sports Awards)
www.maorisportsawards.co.nz