Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa - Board of Trustees
The membership of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa governance board consists of 23 marae, whereby each hapū marae elects a marae delegate who represents and speaks on behalf of its marae constituents. Marae Delegates are nominated prior to each Rūnanga Annual General Meeting, they must be registered as an adult member of the Rūnanga, and if elected they may hold office for three years.
Tirohanga Whānui: Rūnanga Vision
Ko ngā whānau ō Te Rarawa, kei te tūkaha ki tō rātou tuākiri tangata, kei te piri pūmau ki tō rātou marae, kei te mau tonu te manawa ki ngā mahi āwhina.
Te Rarawa whānau strong in their identity, active with their marae, and making a contribution.
Tirohanga Whānui: Rūnanga Mission
The mission of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa is to provide the means for hapū and marae to develop their resources within each rohe, to enhance the well-being of all of Te Rarawa.
Role of Marae Delegate
As an elected representative, the marae delegate may from time to time advocate their own marae/hapū interests, as they are accountable to the marae/hapū that they represent. However, the marae delegate shall also cultivate a unity of purpose and make decisions in the best interests of the Rūnanga and the Iwi as a whole.
Generally, the role of the marae delegate includes (but is not exclusive to):
- Setting the strategic direction for the Rūnanga group and monitoring the group progress against approved plans.
- Representing the Rūnanga in a positive, professional manner that reflects and promotes pride within Te Rarawa Iwi.
- Establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implementing obligations from Te Rarawa Claims Settlement Act 2015.
The marae delegate shall also:
- Remain actively involved with their hapū marae.
- Report regularly to their hapū marae.
- Attend hapū marae meetings as required.
- Not allow a conflict of interest to arise between their duties as a hapū marae representative and a trustee.
Current Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa Trustees
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Chairwoman:
Katie Murray
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Korou Kore Marae:
Putiputi McMahon
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Mātihetihe Marae:
Debbie Martin
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Morehu Marae:
Mereana Anderson
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Motutī Marae:
Desire'e Andrews
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Ngāi Tūpoto Marae:
Hoana Smith
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Ngāti Manawa Marae:
Mina Pomare-Peita
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Ōhaki Marae:
Antionetta Tecklenburg
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| Ōwhata Marae: |
No marae delegate |
| Pāteoro Marae: |
No marae delegate |
| Pikipāria Marae: |
No marae delegate |
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Rangikohu Marae:
Mervyn Rawiri
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Roma Marae:
Tui Qauqau Te Paa
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Taiao Marae:
Jesse Pirini
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| Tauteihiihi Marae: |
No marae delegate |
| Te Arohanui Marae: |
No marae delegate |
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Te Kotahitanga Marae:
Richard Murray
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Te Rarawa Marae:
Malcolm Robson
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Te Uri o Hina Marae:
Tom Watford
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Waihou Marae:
Noel Te Tai
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Wainui Marae:
Lisa McNab
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Waiparera Marae:
Matilda Bercic
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Waipuna Marae:
Abraham Witana (Deputy Chair)
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Whakamaharatanga Marae:
Roberta Grbich
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