 During his reign King Tāwhiao established an advisory council “Tekau-mā-Rua” (the twelve).Each successive Monarch has had a Tekau-mā-Rua to offer advice and act as a senior council within the Kiingitanga.In 2012 King Tuheitia formally established his Tekau-mā-Rua and he also added a spiritual council, called Te Kāhui Wairua.