Tāngata Tiriti is a governance body, in partnership with Te Whare Tikanga Māori, within Playcentre Aotearoa to form Playcentre’s grass roots governance. Playcentre utilises a variation of the Raukawa - Mihinare two house model. Tāngata Tiriti has identified that membership is open to all Playcentre members.

Tāngata Tiriti hui is held once a year. We are limited to 40 registrations so we strongly suggest members represent as many centres as practical hopefully ensuring areas from all over New Zealand can register and be represented.

The Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa - Playcentre Aotearoa constitution states Tāngata Tiriti is responsible for...
8.5.1. supporting and facilitating the development of remits, policy reviews and other participation in national issues
8.5.2. celebrating and reflecting the diversity of culture within Tāngata Tiriti House
8.5.3. supporting the development of appropriate bicultural practices;
8.5.4. encouraging the use of te reo me tikanga Māori in Playcentre Aotearoa;
8.5.5. selecting of a minimum of three (3) members up to a maximum of five (5) members of the Trustee Board and other Officers as may be deemed necessary
8.5.6. making proposals or recommendations on behalf of Tāngata Tiriti members
8.5.7. working in partnership with Te Whare Tikanga Māori