The Hāwea Domain Board Incorporated was established in 2018 and adopted a Constitution. It is a registered charity (CC58569) and operates under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Queenstown Lakes District Council, which outlines the collaborative relationship between the two parties.
The Board's role is to support and facilitate community aspirations for the Domain, engage with user groups, and work in partnership with QLDC on the reserve's management and development.