An inaugural meeting on Māori Data Sovereignty was held at Hopuhopu on 19 October 2015 where the formation of Te Mana Raraunga as a Māori Data Sovereignty Network was accepted by the participants and the contents of the charter discussed. The purpose was to assert Māori rights and interests in relation to data; ensure data about and for Māori is safeguarded and protected; support the development of sustainable data systems and advocate for Māori rights and control of Māori data.[i]