About Tapuika
Our Strategic Direction
Vision:
Mo ngā uri o Tapuika hei puawai
Mission:
Building a healthy, vibrant & prosperous people
Strategic Goals:
- Tiaki Tangata
- Tiaki Taonga
- Tiaki Rauemi
- Tiaki Taiao
Organisation Structure
Trustees
The Trustees comprise 2 elected representatives from each hapu and 3 elected Tapuika representative taurahere from the northern and central north island and south island. Each trustee serves a term of 3 years before retiring or seeking re-election. Trustee elections are held by postal ballot of the relevant hapu or tribal members.
The current trustees are:
Ngati Tuheke: Kramer Ronaki, Jo'el Komene
Ngati Moko: Hori Ahomiro, Ashley Biel
Ngati Marukukere: Raiha Biel, Vance Skudder
Ngati Kuri: Tamaku Pau'u, Rawiri Biel
Northern Taurahere Trustee: Witeri Williams (Chair)
Central North Island Taurahere Trustee: Vacant
South Island Taurahere Trustee: Ateremu McNeill (Interim Deputy Chair)
Operations / Management
The Operations Unit are responsible for the provision of secretarial, administrative, financial, natural/ environmental resource management, reporting, developing & delivering projects and maintaining key relationships for the Tapuika Iwi Authority, Tapuika Development Trust, Tapuika Fisheries Trust & Tapuika Holdings Ltd.
The operational arm of Tapuika is headed by our Pou Ārahi - Chief Executive, Andy Gowland-Douglas. She has recruited Pou Āwhina, Sapphire Peake, Kaitātari Taiao, Helen Biel and Pouhono Taiao, Hiria Te Amo.
Kaunihera Koeke:
The Tapuika Kaunihera Koeke are the experts in Tapuika reo, whakapapa, history, customs and traditional practice. Representatives of the Tapuika Kaunihera Koeke meet with the Tapuika Iwi Authority at least once a year to discuss cultural matters pertaining to Tapuika and to clarify Tapuika customary practice.
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