Ngā Kura Rere

Candidate information

2026 Election of Trustees

Nominations for the 2026 election of Trustees for Te Nehenehenui closed at 11.59 pm, Thursday, 2 July 2026. 

The following valid nominations were received where more than the required number of nominations were received for the available vacancies.

Voting processes will therefore be required to determine the trustees for these elections and will be carried out by postal and online voting.

There are two different elections to vote on, a Ngā Kura Tau by-election and a Ngā Kura Rere election.

Before voting, read the profiles provided by the candidates below.

Voter packs, together with information about the candidates, will be sent to all registered and verified adult members of the Trust from Friday 17 July 2026 and voting will close at 12 noon, Monday 7 September 2025.

Ngā Kura Rere and Ngā Kura Tau elections

A voting process to elect 6 Ngā Kura Rere Trustees for Te Nehenehenui is now underway. These members are elected by adult iwi members registered with Te Nehenehenui.

A by-election is also required to fill an extraordinary vacancy of the Kura Tau Trustee for Te Whare ki Hau-ā-Uru ki Uta. The Kura Tau by-election is open to those adult iwi members who are registered with Te Nehenehenui and have nominated ‘Te Whare ki Hau-ā-Uru ki Uta’ as their primary whare.

To be eligible to vote in the Kura Tau by-election for Te Whare ki Hau-ā-Uru ki Uta, registered members must have their primary whare recorded on the Maniapoto Membership Register. If your registration is new or incomplete, you must update your record by 5.00 pm on 12 August 2026.

The easiest way to do that is to send an email to tribalregister@tnn.co.nz or ring the registration helpline on 0800 668 285. Once complete, your details will be released to the Returning Officer, who will issue a Kura Tau voting paper.

For more information on the Ngā Kura Rere Elections, visit our website landing page HERE.

Ngā Kura Rere (6 Vacancies)
(CANDIDATE PROFILES)

 DOUGLAS Peter Te Matakahere

I’m from Ngati Uekaha in Waitomo where I’ve been involved in its affairs for 30 years. My wife Hera is from Te Kauae Marae. We have two adult sons Uekaha and Kohu.

My mother Rahera was Chair of the Maniapoto Trust Board. My father-in-law Bob Koroheke also served on the Board.

I was educated at Hato Petera College, Waikato University (B.Soc. Sci) and Harvard University where I completed a Master’s degree (MPA). I have been a social worker and have worked at the highest levels of government. I was Chief Executive of Te Ohu Kaimoana for twelve years transferring $700 million in assets to iwi and overseeing our Maori fishing companies’ performance.

I chair the Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust. I chaired the board of Hato Paora College, Te Kohanga Reo o Te Herenga Waka and served 9 years on the Capital & Coast and Hutt Valley District Health Boards.

I was a negotiator for the Maniapoto settlement.

I am the Chair of Te Nehenehenui. Our organisation must continue to establish itself and plan for its future. This means consolidating our assets and setting out on a sensible path with a long-term plan for the success of our tamariki and mokopuna.

 GAGE Mellissa (Millie) Kuiahine

Ko Pirongia tōku maunga,

ko Moakurarua tōku awa,

ko Ngāti Parewhata/Ngāti Pourahui ōku hapū,

ko Turitea tōku marae

Nō Ōtorohanga ahau, ā, kei Ōtorohanga tonu ahau e noho ana.

Ko Mellissa Kuiahine Gage (nee Morgan) ahau

Ki oku whānau me oku tino hoa, Ko Millie toku ingoa.

Most of my working life has been in law enforcement, as a Police Detective in Australia. I returned home in 2020 and now work as a Senior Investigator with the Criminal Cases

Review Commission. Since returning, I have been deeply involved in revitalising my whānau and marae, supporting our aspiration to build our wharenui at Turitea.

I am standing for Ngā Kura Rere because Te Nehenehenui needs trustees grounded in community, connected to whānau, and willing to ask hard questions. In 2025, I completed a 12-month iwi intern trustee contract with Te Nehenehenui, gaining practical governance, investment, and planning experience. I contributed to key kaupapa, including Te Kirikiri investment, health, marae insurance, and long-term sustainability.

I bring a fresh, grass-roots perspective focused on ensuring our post-settlement future benefits every iwi member. My priorities are transparency, plain language, sustainable growth, succession, and fearless advocacy. I will serve with humility, energy, and dedication. Mauri Ora!

 FARRAR Te Haate

Tūkaiteuru ki te rangi,

Uenuku ki ngā wai pītoritori

Pou tupua, pou tawhito, pou matua,

Te Poutokomanawa e

Ko Te Haate tēnei e mihi atu nei

Kei ngā hau e whā e puhia nei i Te Nehenehenui, kia ora katoa.

I am honoured to be nominated from my kaumātua, rangatira and whanaunga from Ngāti Ngutu, Ngāti Huiao, Ngāti Paia and Ngāti Paretekawa to stand as a trustee for, and a representative and voice of, all uri across Te Nehenehenui.

I am currently in my last year at Te Wānanga o Raukawa completing a Masters in Mātauranga Māori. I am also one of the kaitiaki / cultural advisors to the Tokanui Remediation Project at Mokoroa. I have been a chairperson of Ata Mārie Te Kōhanga Reo for 5 years, and am presently on the ahu whenua trust of the Te Haate whānau.

I am eager to bring my learnings, experience, and the voice of the iwi to the table, contributing positively to the health and well-being of our whenua, our people and our mokopuna.

“Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia e kore e whati.” – Kīngi Tāwhiao

Alone, perhaps not. Together, definitely

Heoi anō nā,

Te Haate

 HENARE-WAHO Mārama

Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou, Taitokerau

MARAE: Maniaroa, Oparure, Hinerupe, Awatere

QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Applied Indigenous Knowledge, TWOA 2017. Bachelor of Laws, Auckland University 1992.

SKILLS: Kaitiakitanga, Communications, Te Reo, Tikanga Māori, Research, Writing, Governance, Tutoring.

INTERESTS: Waka Ama (Maniapoto), Dragon boating (Waikato).

STATEMENT: He hōnore ki Te Atua, he maungārongo ki te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki ngā tangata katoa.

I grew up in Mōkau, surrounded by extended whānau. When whānau struggled with land kaupapa, I became a lawyer to help. I worked in the Waitangi Tribunal & Māori Land Court. I became a researcher, project manager, tutor, administrator, business analyst. 

I have sat on multiple boards (often in leadership roles) including Te Whare o Te Tokanganui-a-Noho (Oparure Marae) and Te Wharekura o Maniapoto Board of Trustees. Also Mangapapa B2 Incorporation, Manga-Awakino A1 Incorporation, Pariwhero A4B Incorporation, Te Paerata Whānau Trust, Piripiri Ahuwhenua Trust and Waikawau Trust. 

I learned te reo Māori as an adult; became a practitioner of tikanga Māori for multiple communities. As a Māmā, I got involved in kohanga, kura, Wharekura, waka ama and kapa haka. 

I stand for TNN Trust to contribute to the betterment of Ngāti Maniapoto Whānui into the future. 

IKIN Keith

Ka nui te aroha ki ngo tatou whanau e pani nei i roto i tenei whare parekawakawa o Te Nehenehenui. Moe mai ra koutou nga totara haemata kua tahuri i roto i te wa iti nei. Kia tau iho nga manaakitanga ki runga i te whare o Potatau, ki to tatou Kuini Arikinui Ngawai Hono i te Po tae noa ra ki a tatou katoa, tena koutou.

It is a great honour to work for your people on our tribal settlement Board. I have had this opportunity in the past, I would like to do so again. I bring years of senior leadership experience as a Chief Executive and senior manager in education, research institutes, agribusiness, government and iwi organisations. I have been a member of the Institute of Directors since 2005 and am an experienced Board Director. I commit to working hard, to promoting openness and transparency and putting our people, our environment and our knowledge of who we are first.

I am currently supporting iwi across the motu to invest in infrastructure. I am a trustee of Mokau Kohunui Marae. Ko Ngati Waiora te hapu.

MOANA Renee

Mai i Rangitoto ki Tūhua, ngā pae maunga e karanga nei. Mai i Waipā ki Ōngarue, ngā awa koiora e rere rā. Mai i Urunumia ki Hari, ōku whenua tuku iho. Ko Rereahu, ko Ngāti Maniapoto tēnei. Ko Te Hokinga Mai ki Te Nehenehenui me Te Kōura Putaroa ōku marae. Whakahōnoretia Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. Paimaarire. Ko Renee Moana ahau. Tihei Mauri ora.

I am seeking election as a Kura Rere Trustee to the Te Nehenehenui Board. I believe our responsibility is to honour the legacy of our tūpuna by creating opportunities for future generations. My leadership is grounded in tikanga, integrity, and service to our people.

Drawing on my governance, strategic leadership, and commercial experience, I will ensure our settlement assets are protected in a way that reflects our values and creates opportunities for future generations.

Our future depends on keeping our people connected. We must continue to support our ahikā, whose commitment keeps our marae, tikanga, and whakapapa alive, while creating meaningful pathways for our uri beyond the rohe to reconnect with home.

Every marae matters. Every uri matters. Every decision strengthens our iwi together.

Paimaarire.

KOROHEKE Chris

Ngati Huiao Ngati Te Peehi Ngati Te Kanawa Ngati Kinohaku

Director Maori Research Strategy – AgEmissions Centre

BA, PostGradDip Bus, MBA 

Hunting, fishing, diving, mau rakau, mara kai, staying fit, history, reading and contributing to my marae

I am pleased to put my name forward for the Te Nehenehenui Kura Rere elections. I have a wide range of career and life experiences which will help me contribute positively to our people. During my career I have worked in on resource management and environmental kaupapa for both local government the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board and with my northern whanau of Ngati Wai. I have worked in electricity industry particularly in new generation wind and geothermal developments and more recently in the science research sector specialising in investments into Maori agribusinesses. Closer to home I am an active member of Te Kauae, formerly as chair and now as one of a number of contributing whanau members. I am a keen supporter of marae-based initiatives and opportunities with a particular interest in creating resilience against climate change and other challenges. I have a genuine interest and passion to create better wellbeing outcomes for our people.

MOSS Luke

Kia Ora Katoa – He mokopuna tēnei o Te Kawau Mārō e mihi ana ki a koutou. 

Qualifications: 

• Masters Māori and Indigenous Development 

• Bachelor Media and Creative Technologies 

• Diploma Te Reo Māori (Te Tohu Paetahi) 

• Institute of Directors Governance Certificate 

Governance Experience: 

• Trustee – Te Nehenehenui 

• Chair – Te Piruru Papakāinga Marae 

• Chair – Whakapapa Committee 

• Tokanganui-a-noho RMC representative 

• Executive Board Member – Mental Health Foundation 

• Trustee – Te Reo Irirangi o Maniapoto 

• Member – Te Mana o te Taiao 

• Member – Te Nehenehenui Group Investments 

• Rangatahi Representative – National Iwi Chairs 

Candidate Statement: 

Born and raised in Te Kūiti Luke affiliates to Ngāti Rora and Ngāti Waiora. As a current Trustee for Te Nehenehenui, Luke has spearheaded projects for Rangatahi, assisted in investment strategy and led engagement for the iwi wide 2050 strategy. 

Luke specialises in Global Indigenous connection having spent time with various Indigenous peoples from around the world learning and sharing about Indigenous Governance, Business and Education. 

Luke brings a blend of high-level governance, kaupapa Māori expertise and an ahi kā perspective. He wishes to continue to develop Rangatahi leadership and provide the best outcomes for the future of our iwi.

I bring continuity, clarity of purpose, and a strong commitment to ensuring Te Whare o Tuhua
Hikurangi remains visible, influential, and future-focused.

 

MANIAPOTO Maria Pareraukawa Te Huia

Ko Maria Maniapoto ahau, he uri nō Ngāti Paretekawa me Ngāti Maniapoto. I am standing for Te Nehenehenui because I believe our people deserve strong, transparent governance that delivers meaningful outcomes for our whānau, marae and future generations.

I have extensive experience in kaupapa Māori leadership, research, cultural advisory services, programme development and governance. Through Whenuatahi Ltd, I have worked with iwi, government agencies and community organisations to advance mana whenua aspirations, protect our cultural heritage, and strengthen Māori wellbeing through education, justice, health and environmental initiatives.

I previously served as a Kura Tau Trustee representing Te Whare o Waiwaia, where I gained valuable governance experience representing our Whare and contributing to strategic decision-making within Te Nehenehenui. This role strengthened my understanding of accountable governance and reinforced the importance of ensuring our beneficiaries’ voices are heard.

As a trustee, I will bring integrity, strategic thinking, financial accountability and a collaborative approach. I am committed to protecting our whakapapa, strengthening our identity, and creating opportunities that empower future generations while honouring the legacy of those who came before us.

ORMSBY Gannin

I am seeking your support to be re-elected as a Kura Rere representative for Te Nehenehenui Trust. I remain steadfast in advancing our strategic direction – one that invests in our people, whānau, marae, and hapū. By strengthening these foundations, we uphold our role as kaitiaki and build the economic resilience needed to realise our vision of a strong and prosperous iwi.

As we navigate the recent local government reforms, it is critical that we protect the integrity of our Treaty settlement. This requires vigilance, clear advocacy, and unified leadership to ensure our interests are not compromised. We must also continue to strengthen our relationships with other iwi, local and central government, and wider community organisations. These partnerships are essential to building our resilience, creating opportunities and delivering on our aspirations for current and future generations.

Te Kawenata o Maniapoto (1904) provides the true understanding of Te Mana Whatu Āhuru and the enduring strength of our Māoritanga. That is enough to guide us in our lives and reach our full potential, wherever we live in the motu or around the world. Ultimately, our collective success depends on our kotahitanga as Ngāti Maniapoto me ōnā hapū maha.

SEARANCKE Mihirawhiti

Ko Motakiora, te maunga; ko nga Manga o Kewa me Waipa nga awa; ko Ngaati Maniapoto te iwi, Ngaati Rora te hapu ki Te Tokanganui a Noho te runanga, ko Te Kuiti toku kainga noho.

Ko Mihirawhiti Searancke – tribal historian, writer, Maori justice and climate rights activist.

Current Qualifications: I sit within the distinguished kaumatua roopu, Te Mauri o Maniapoto affiliated as it is to advise Te Nehenehenui. I’m a trustee within a whenua Maori land block and thus segued on to work associated with the return of whenua specifically, the ‘Tokanui farm’.

Known is TNN is a post governance entity coming off a Waitangi Tribunal inquiry and I remain actively involved in research and giving evidence in the following: Wai 2700 Mana Wahine, Wai 3300 Constitutional and Wai 2500 Military Veteran inquires.

As your trustee: I will be seeking sustainable and inspiring change that is transformative and culturally assigned to the unique needs of our people. There is an expectation from our people that we as trustees are leaders and consultation is critical at the purse level. I am driven to honour our inherited values and I see little future in pleasing an impetuous partner, the Crown.

TAITUHA-NGAWAKA Jaqui

Whānau: Taituha, Hemara, Pūtoetoe, Eketone, Cribb, Ormsby, Mokau, Kite, Hapimana

The distance between TNN and our people is growing. I’m losing confidence and have questions about transparency. Do you? How are iwi decisions made, how is money spent, how are roles filled, and why?

We must support our hau kāinga, who hold the knowledge and relationships that keep communities strong. They know what it takes to protect and sustain our whenua, wai, and marae. The iwi investment should reflect that. Five years on, does it?

I grew up in Piopio and Oparure, grounded by manaaki and bringing people together. I’ve kept those values in my career and got results. As General Manager I led the transformation of Maniapoto FM. It wasn’t always easy, but I learned from my mistakes, and went on to deliver lasting improvements for Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu in strategy, commercial, operations, and communications.

I now lead governance mahi for Allen + Clarke given my 15 years of regional and national governance experience across education, broadcasting, mental health, and iwi collectives. I ask the tough questions and keep the kaupapa on track. I’ll front up, follow through, and make sure people know what’s going on.

STEWART Layelin

I am a Māori husband, father, and educational leader, with more than 20 years of experience in Māori-medium education and over 15 years of senior leadership across Kura Kaupapa Māori, Wharekura Māori, and tertiary vocational education. My career has been dedicated to advancing aspirations through education, cultural leadership, and strategic direction.

Grounded by te ao Māori, I believe mātauranga Māori is a catalyst for sustained whānau wellbeing, workforce capability, and long-term economic prosperity. I have led initiatives in curriculum design, organisational development, and cultural capability that strengthen pathways from learning to employment, enterprise, and community leadership.

My governance experience spans education, marae, and Māori cultural organisations, where I have contributed to strategic planning, accountability, and collaborative decision-making. These roles have reinforced my commitment to governance that is values-driven, future-focused, and grounded in kaupapa Māori.

As a prospective Kurarere representative for Te Nehenehenui, I am committed to supporting initiatives that create enduring opportunities for the uri of Rereahu and Maniapoto. I believe our cultural identity and educational success are powerful foundations for regional development, enabling our iwi and hapū to thrive socially, culturally, and economically while remaining firmly anchored in our whakapapa, tikanga, and collective aspirations for future generations.

TAKEREI Te Miri

Kinohaku, Te Peehi, Te Kanawa, Huiao

Ko taku ingoa ko Te Miri Tamaki. I grew up in Te Kuuiti and have whakapapa connections from Waikawau to Ooparure, through to Hangatiki and out to Marokopa. I attended Te Kuuiti Koohanga Reo, Te Kura Kaupapa Maaori o Ooparure, and Ootorohanga College.

Growing up with Maniapoto kaupapa, te reo, and tikanga has shaped who I am and continues to guide the way I live, work, and serve. Throughout my career, I have worked alongside whaanau, rangatahi, iwi, schools, and communities to strengthen people, build capability, and create opportunities.

I am standing for Kura Rere because I recognise the significance of Te Nehenehenui Trust’s formative years. The foundations we establish now will shape the future of our iwi, and I want to contribute my experience to help build strong foundations for our people.

My vision is for a Maniapoto where our people feel connected, our whaanau thrive, our reo and maatauranga flourish, our whenua is cared for, and economic opportunities are created by us, for us. Together, we have a collective responsibility to leave Maniapoto stronger than we found it for our tamariki, our mokopuna, and the generations that follow.

TAKIARI-BRAME Bella

E huri matawaho nei te kanohi ki Kāwhia moana, ki Te Mānia Rākaunui i te Hauāuru ē. Whakakōtuku i ahau, ko Mōkau whakapiringa hapū, ko Te Manga-o-Kewa whakatere Karutahi, ko Te Tokanganui-ā-noho whakakūiti tāngata, hui i uta, hui i tai, hui ē, tāiki e!

Bella is Ngāti Te Waha, Ngāti Waiora, Ngāti Tumae, and Ngāti Rōrā . Born in Te Kūiti, raised in Māhoenui and educated in Piopio, she is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ), a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Waikato.

A full-time professional director, Bella serves on boards across pan-Iwi, NZX-listed, public and private organisations. Her executive career was largely in the energy and utilities sector, including a decade in the United Kingdom managing asset portfolios valued at up to US$100 billion.

Over the past 12 years, Bella has held significant leadership roles for Maniapoto, including Interim Chief Executive during the COVID-19 response and Establishment Chairperson of Te Nehenehenui, leading settlement completion and post-settlement establishment. Most recently, she was appointed Chair of Ahuahu Group Limited, advancing Maniapoto’s commercial aspirations. Bella is passionate about sustainable wealth creation and infrastructure solutions that deliver equitable outcomes for future generations.

TAMAKI Jaimee

Pakipaki kau ana nga tai o Tangaroa

Pupuhi mai ana nga hau o Tawhiri

No te Tai Hauauru e ngauru nei

Ko Ngati Mahuta te hapū.

Ko Jaimee Tamaki toku ingoa.

My connection to my iwi underpins everything I do, both professionally and in service to my community.

Over 25 years in education, I have dedicated myself to our rangatahi — walking alongside them and ensuring their potential is recognised and nurtured. This commitment extends beyond the classroom. As a Māori Councillor within the Otorohanga District Council, I advocate for our people within local government. I have also been elected onto several Māori-focused boards, contributing to governance and decision-making that reflects the aspirations of our communities.

My involvement is driven by a deep sense of responsibility to my iwi — to serve, uplift, and ensure our voices are heard.

WETERE Kruger

‘Kia mau tonu ki tēnā; kia mau ki te kawau mārō. Whanake ake! Whanake ake!’

I am standing to help lead Ngāti Maniapoto into the future with courage, integrity, and strategic vision. Throughout my career in corporate finance, innovation, governance, commercial leadership, and iwi development, I have worked where significant decisions are made—building partnerships, driving investment, and creating opportunities that deliver enduring value.

I believe our role as trustees is to listen deeply, work collectively, and make courageous decisions that honour our past while preparing our mokopuna for the future. Our responsibility extends beyond today’s challenges. We must advance the intergenerational aspirations of our people by strengthening our economic resilience, protecting our identity, and creating pathways for our whānau, hapū, marae, and rangatahi to thrive.

As Pouhere Māori at Genesis Energy and a director across Māori organisations, I bring experience connecting iwi aspirations with opportunities in investment, infrastructure, energy, and economic development. I know how to navigate complex environments, influence decision-makers, and ensure Maniapoto has a strong voice where it matters most.

Together, we can build on the legacy of our tūpuna and leave future generations stronger, more prosperous, and proud to stand as Ngāti Maniapoto.

outcomes for future generations.

TE KANAWA Riria (Missy)

Hapū: Ngāti Kinohaku, Ngāti Uekaha, Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Paretekawa

Tēnā koutou, he mokopuna au na Tana raua ko Digger Te Kanawa, te tamāhine a Danny raua ko Marleina.

Maniapoto has the chance to chart its own course, learning from other iwi without just following them. We can achieve more for our people by working as a strong unit and focusing on what matters most, working smarter, and rebuilding trust through openness, transparency, and accountability.

Te Nehenehenui can advocate for resources that benefit our rohe, and work alongside—not compete with—other organisations serving our people. TNN should work to strengthen and support our whare to do their mahi in their places. Above all, I want our whānau and hapū to have the capability, confidence, and authority to exercise mana motuhake and kaitiakitanga within their own communities and whānau for future generations. This creates space for our whānau to engage, connect and deepen their connections whether they live at home or away.

I can bring my mahi as an advisor with iwi and Māori organisations across Aotearoa, in business services and banking and as a governor in kura, land incorporations, trusts and companies.

Ngā mihi.

WETERE Rongo

Ko Taranaki te maunga; Ko Mokau te awa; Ko Ngaati Maniapoto me Ko Ngaati Tama te iwi me Ngaati Rungaterangi te hapu ki Maniaroa tupuna whare, Ko Te Awamutu toku kainga noho.

Ko Dr Rongo Herehere Wetere ahau.

My qualifications are extensive in length of service to Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally in Asia and Canada as an indigenous Maori educationalist. I returned in August 2025 having been awarded the King Charles lll coronation medal for services working alongside indigenous Canadian platforming a revival of their culture and languages. In 1994 the Crown approved the establishment of Te Wananga o Aotearoa and I was its founder and CEO up to 2005.

Personal Drivers: As a past chair of the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board I remain sceptical of the Crown’s mandating process that saw Maniapoto receive an apology in 2022 from the then Prime Minister Jacinda Adern and a ‘settlement’ enacted in law and a purse that represented just a ‘two cents to the dollar’ compensation. That is not justice. I’ll be seeking to redress this position.

As your trustee: I’ll enforce a leadership that equates to these values and skills: He Kaiwhakatuu; He Tangata Ngaakaunui; He Taituraa; He Katakite; He Toa.

TUWHANGAI Rachael

M.Ed & M.ProfSt (LangTch), PGDipEd (Counselling)

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Pirongia te Maunga, ko Kāwhia te Moana, ko Ngāti Apakura rāua ko Ngāti Hikairo ngā hapū. Ko Waikato-Maniapoto ngā iwi. Ko Mōkai Kainga te marae.

I was raised and educated in Ōtorohanga and completed my tertiary qualifications at the Universities of Waikato and Auckland. I am a former Secondary School Teacher, University Lecturer, and Prison Education Manager. I now practice as an Education Consultant, Researcher and Board Director. I am also a trained Mediator.

Current Projects: My current work spans health and education initiatives, including rangatahi and kaumātua wellbeing research (Ministry of Health); new school establishment (Ministry of Education); tertiary qualification development in taonga conversation and governance (Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi), secondary school teacher professional development and curriculum mentoring in Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Rangatira for both students and teachers (Kōpuni).

Current Governance Experience:

Auckland Museum Trust Board – Chair 

Waihikurangi Trust Board – Chair 

Te Nehenehenui Trust Board- Board Member

Northern Health School Board- Board Member

Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) Social Services Board – Board Member

It would be an honour to continue to serve our iwi on the Te Nehenehenui Trust Board.