Te Urewera Board has invited public submissions on its draft management plan Te Kawa o Te Urewera. In 2014, Te Urewera Act established Te Urewera as an independent legal identity - essentially meaning the area of Te Urewera owns itself. Te Urewera Board speaks for and represents Te Urewera, and day-to-day management plans under Te Urewera Act, as well as decisions by the about activities within Te Urewera.