2025 Elected Representative Candidates

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  BLAIR Renata

  It would be an honour to once again represent you on the Trust.

  Over the past four years, we’ve seen strong growth and success, and faced challenges together. I’ve worked hard to uphold our values and represent our iwi with pride, whether in the commercial world, leading karakia, supporting our iwi at Te Matatini, or standing on the paepae to deliver whaikōrero at tangihanga.

  My commitment is simple: I want the very best for our people and for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to thrive.

  I bring governance experience from serving on boards such as AUT University, the IMSB, and Eden Park. I also represent the Trust on Whai Rawa, where we continue to advance initiatives such as Toi Tupu (our savings fund), and support whānau into homeownership.

  Most importantly, I remain visible and present on our marae. I’m deeply connected to our people and would be privileged to continue serving you.

   

  Kei taku iwi, kei aku toto, nei noa taku manawa, e mihi atu nei.

  E tupu ora ana tō tātou whenua rangatira, tō tātou reo rangatira, me ā tātou mokopuna rangatira, me te aha, kua nui noa atu te werohia o tō tātou iwi, o Ngāti Whātua e iwi kē atu, i tata, i tawhiti rānō hoki.

  Nā reira, tēnei ahau ko tō whanaunga e tū mataara nei, e wehi kore nei, e rite mārika nei hoki ki te tū hei pou whakairo mō tātou.

  Neke atu i te 13 tau ahau e tū pokohiwi tahi ana me ngā toa o te iwi i te mura o tēnei ahi e ora tonu ana i ngā piki me ngā heke. He kanohi kitea, he reo rangona hoki i Te Paepae a te Kawau me ngā taumata katoa o Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri, he karanga nō ngā kaupapa hirahira o te wā.

  Kua riro taku manawa i ngā kaupapa whakahirahira o te iwi, pērā i te whakawhanaketanga o tō tātou ake reo, o tō tātou ake hauora, o ō tātou ake pūkenga ki te ao pakihi, ki te ao ōhanga, me ngā mahi hoki i te ao hākinakina.

  Nā reira, kei taku iwi, ki te whakatū anō koutou i ahau, ka tū hoki koutou ki taku taha, he mana nō tātou, he reo rangatira nō tātou, he whakaaro kotahi nō tātou, mō ā tātou mokopuna te take.

  Ko tō manawa, ko tōku manawa, mō Whātua i te ao, i te pō.

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  CLARK Precious

  E ngā uri o Tuperiri, he mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa.

  E rere tonu ana te toto tapu o aku tini tupuna mai i a Tuperiri, Āpihai Te Kawau, Piupiu raua ko Eruini Hawke ki roto i ahau.

  Ko ahau te tamāhine o Patu raua ko Nobby Clark.

  Ko Precious Clark ahau, e mihi atu nei ki a koutou Ngāti Whātua heru hāpai.

  I’m seeking reappointment to maintain stability, consistency, and to continue to progress our mahi.   I care deeply about our whakapapa and our future; our mokopuna, kaumātua, culture, reo, our whenua and taiao.

  I stand for:

  • Upholding the mana of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
  • Strengthening our reo, tikanga, matauranga and establishing a Kura-a-Iwi
  • Finding ways to support whānau to move through their life stages
  • Fostering conections with our Kaipara whānau
  • Driving economic success to fund whānau focussed kaupapa

  Through our collective leadership we have achieved amazing things, including building Hawaiiki housing, growth of our reo and tikanga, hosting Te Matatini and showcasing ourselves at The America’s Cup in Barcelona.

  However, we are still feeling the effects of Covid and the economic recession that has followed, so we require  strategic, experienced and caring leadership to navigate us.

  The skills I bring are:

  He Kanohi kitea

  • Active contributor to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei governance, marae and hapū activities
  • Represented Ngāti Whātua at Te Matatini as part of Te Uri o Manumanu

  Proven leader

  • Chief Executive of my business Maurea Consulting.  We work to improve outcomes for Māori and have survived despite this tough economic and political climate
  • Experienced Governor and current Chair of Auckland Museum Taumata-a-Iwi
  • Served two terms on NWŌ Trust.  I’m a solid contributor, always turn up ready to do mahi and be in service to our whānau.

  Education and connections

  • Degree in Law and Arts from Auckland University 
  • International legal experience
  • Well connected to business leaders, Councillors and MP’s

  Culturally astute

  • Speaker of te reo, practitioner of tikanga, kaikaranga at our marae
  • Raising my whānau in a kaupapa Māori environment

  Commercially astute

  • Successfully run my own business
  • On the Whai Rawa Board from 2012 – 2022 that grew our net equity value by 400%  to $1.2B

   

  I will continue to work in service of our Iwi and appreciate your tautoko to do that as part of our Trust Board.

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  DAVIS Tama

  Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, nei rā te mihi ki a tātou, ngā uri o Tuperiri.

  Ko Wiremu Reweti rāua ko Kane Nepu Paora ōku tūpuna tuatahi.
  Ko Piriniha Davis rāua ko Esther Davis ōku mātua.
  Ko au te pōtiki o tā rāua hononga.
  Ko Ōrākei tōku tūrangawaewae.
  Ko Tama Davis ahau.

  With deep roots in our whenua and whakapapa, I bring extensive leadership experience across the health, education, and business sectors. I am a proud member of the Institute of Directors, hold an MBA, and have completed postgraduate studies in Māori Business Development, Māori Performing Arts, and Health Science.

  Ōku pūkenga span from the marae to the boardrooms of major organisations, and into the heart of our communities—through small business ownership and mahi aroha for grassroots initiatives.

  I stand for:

  • Tino rangatiratanga and cultural integrity
  • Warm, healthy, and sustainable homes for our growing whānau
  • Healthy whenua and wai for future generations
  • Continued investment in hauora, education, and career pathways for our tamariki, mokopuna, and all uri o Tuperiri
  • Support for Māori entrepreneurship and innovation

  Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa. I am humbled to serve and committed to building strong foundations for generations to come.

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  FAIRES SKIPWITH Mia Jan

  Serving as an Elected Representative is a privileged position and I am thankful to stand as a trust board nomination.

  As a child, I ran barefoot across Takaparawhau, and although I left Tamaki Makaurau some years ago, my whenua has carried me through the darkest of days.

  Living in Australia has given me a greater sense of whanaungatanga & connecting with my wider whānau. Working for an Aboriginal organisation (VACCA), allows me to advocate for fairness, equity, transparency, accountability & respect for my Aboriginal clients & colleagues & their lived experiences and associated intergenerational trauma directly caused by colonisation. 

  With 30+ years experience as a volunteer leader for children & youth, & women's welfare, I've seen manaakitanga (kindness, generosity) change lives.

  We are only as strong as the weakest among us.

  Ko Ngāti Whātua Orākei tōku iwi

  Ko Dawn Hawke tōku mama

  Ko Mia Faiers Skipwith ahau

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  GLOVER Holly

  Tēnei au e mihi atu nei.

  Nō te taha o tōku māmā

  Ko Mahuhu-ki-te-Rangi te waka

  Ko Waitematā te moana

  Ko Tauwhare te maunga

  Ko Whititera o Rewiti me Ōrākei ngā marae

  Ko Te Taou te hapū

  Ko Tuperiri te tangata

  Ko Povey-Uruamo te whānau

  Ko Arthur Henry Povey tōku tipuna tāne

  Ko Nelda Povey tōku kuia

  Ko Melanie Glover tōku māmā

  Nō te taha o tōku papa

  Ko Horouta te waka

  Ko Uawa te awa

  Ko Titirangi te maunga

  Ko Hauiti te marae

  Ko Ngāi Tutekohi te hapū

  Ko Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti te iwi

  Ko William Glover tōku pāpā

  Ko Holly Glover ahau.

  Raised with the guidance of our kaumatua, I have carried forward the values of honesty, integrity, and standing firm for what is right. I bring a fresh rangatahi perspective, eager to learn and contribute while remaining humble and guided by our tikanga. Experience wise, I have marae governance expertise, financial knowledge and strategic thinking alongside my daily work with Māori communities. Confident with technology and our developing tech world, I see opportunities to strengthen our collective’s future while protecting our tikanga and culture. My focus is on honouring the sacrifices of those before us, ensuring transparency in decision-making, and listening to all voices so that we prepare a future for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei built on truth, trust, and collective wellbeing. I’d be honoured to receive your vote.

  Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

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  HAWKE Sharon Aroha

  Tēnā koutou oku whanaunga. He mihi mahana ki a koutou kātoa.

  I am standing for the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Trust once again to follow through on a commitment I made when I was in my thirties. Most of us want to give back to our people, our whenua and whānau. I knew belonging to my family there was expectation that I too would be standing where my father, his brother, and his son stood. Our Trust has developed in its own way within the influence of those who have stood as a working table of nine elected representatives. Some of you have put me here. I am asking you to keep the faith you have in me. If I can stand on my own two feet, with your support and aroha, I will continue to fulfil that promise to commit.

  Nō reira, ko te hapai ki muri ko te mangai ki mua.

  Na

  Sharon Aroha Hawke

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  HOPA Otene

  Tēnā koutou katoa,

  Ko Otene Hopa ahau, uri nā Tarahawaiki, uri nā Paewhenua ka heke ki ōku karani ki a Huiterangiora (Aunty Helen Netana) ki a Wīpāhaka (Reweti) nā rāua ka puta ko Te Tuhi Mareikura, ka puta ko Pauline Hopa tōku whaea.

  Kua whitu tau i taku hokinga mai ki ngā takahanga waewae ō ōku karani, nā, nō te tīmatanga o te tau kua tūturu taku noho ki Ōrākei ki ngā whare hou e tū ana ki Hawaiki.

  Katoa ō ōku kawenga i au, he mea whakaū i taku pono i taku aroha nui ki tōku iwi. Ka mutu, kua rongo ahau i te whakapono mai o te iwi ki au, ko konei ahau mihi nui atu ai.

  Kua ora ahau i ngā āheitanga kua tukuna mai hei pīkauranga mōku. Ko ngā mahi o te taumata kōrero tēnā, ko ngā takinga karakia tēnā, ko te whakakanohi i te iwi ki ngā hui me ngā kaupapa nui o te motu me te ao tēnā. Kua whai wāhi atu ahau kia noho hei future director ki te poari o Whai Rawa, ā, kua noho hoki hei tauira ki ngā kaupapa o Te Matakahi me Te Matatūāhu.

  Nō konei kua whakaaro ake au kia tū hei kaitarahiti mo te pōari. Ko te whāinga nui, ko te whakaū i ngā hiahia o te iwi me te whānau e whanake ano ai tātou ki taumata kē atu. E ara he rā hou, e ara he whanaketanga hou, Tīhei Mauri Ora!

  Returning home to the hill has deepened my sense of belonging and strengthened my responsibility to our iwi. My journey is about coming back, reconnecting, and doing the mahi alongside our people, finding my tūrangawaewae. I believe every whānau member and uri o Tuperiri deserves to know and stand proudly on theirs.

  My superpower is that I have an open heart to Manaaki: Taking time to really listen, spend time and build whanaungatanga. This is the tūāpapa of strong connection and whanaungatanga.

  As a Cultural Consultant, I spend each day bringing the corporate world closer to the wisdom of Te Ao Māori. If elected, I will hold us accountable to these values, ensuring that in every decision we remember we are first and foremost an iwi and whānau organisation. Together, we can honour our past, empower our present, and protect our future.

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  IRVINE Tom

  Ko Ngāti Whātua te iwi
  Ko Tuperiri tōku tupuna
  Nā Tuperiri ko Tarahawaiiki
  Nāna ko Atareta
  Nāna ko Rēweti
  Nāna ko Wiremu Te Whenua
  Nāna ko Pāora Rēweti
  Nāna ko Pirinihia Rēweti
  Nāna ko Esther Viola Rēweti
  Nāna ko Merekaraka Talbot
  Nāna ko au, ko Tom Irvine e tono atu nei

  
  Tenā koutou katoa me ngā mihi nui hoki e te whānau, ngā uri o Tuperiri. Tōku whakapapa, also connects me to Tuperiri through our Whakaariki and Paewhenua lines. With this deep whakapapa connection to you all, I was born to serve our whānau.

  
  Ko au ko Ngāti Whātua, ko Ngāti Whātua ko au.

  
  An empathetic leader with 20 years’ experience in senior leadership
  roles (including 5 years at Whai Maia), combined with a range of
  community, commercial and national governance board experience. I
  also bring broad business contacts, strong Iwi and Civic engagement,
  and sincere love of Tāmaki Makaurau and our people.

  With my broad commercial acumen, governance experience and drive
  for whānau equity, I will make a positive contribution on our Ngāti
  Whātua Ōrākei Trust Board.

  
  If elected, my focus will be supporting structures, strategies and on the
  ground kaupapa that ensure current and future generations of our
  whānau are healthy, happy, prosperous and are connected to our culture.

  
  "Ka ki mai koe ki au, he aha te mea nui o te ao?
  Maku e ki atu… He Tangata, He Takiwa, He Take "
  Ngā manaakitanga, mauri Whātua!

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  KEMP Henry

  Ko Wai Au
  I te taha o tōku māmā
  Ka moe a Tuperiri i a Kura Roa
  Kia puta ake ko Tarahawaiki
  Nāna ko Āpihai Te Kawau
  Nāna ko Herawhakamana
  Nāna ko Hāmiora Pateoro
  Nāna ko Te Hira Pateoro.
  Nāna ko Kirihipina Matekuri.
  Nāna ko Takurauāroha Tahana.
  Nāna ko Ngaroma Cullen.
  Nāna ko au
  Ko Henry Kemp ahau

  
  Academic Qualifications:
  Bachelor of Arts (Social Policy). Bachelor of Social Work (Biculturalism in Practice). Certificate in Business Management. Certificate in Rongoā Māori. Diploma in Rongoā Māori.

  Current Position:
  Practicing Registered Social Worker.

  
  Governance Experience:
  Pouto Topu A Ahuwhenua Trust - Secretary. Orakei Marae Board – Chair. Rangitane Hall Committee – Treasurer. Orakei Marae Health & Social Service Inc - Committee Member. Nā Te Rau Aroha ō Ngā Tuākana nō Te Wao nui ō Tāne Inc – Chair. Dargaville Community Development Board - Board Member. Komiti Marae Orakei Trust – Current Chair.

  
  Personal Interests:
  Sailing, Muscle Cars, Camping, Fishing, and Te Taiao.

  
  Profile Statement:
  Kia ora Whanau I was born in Orakei we lived in 78 Kitemoana Street raised old school, by a strong Waikato grandmother, taught to live within my means, let your words and actions align, qualified with “that’s how your Tipuna were”. Constantly reminded of the importance of whakapapa and the obligations associated to Tipuna, Whanau and Whenua. The obligations associated to Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga, remember those from the past, and take care of the present for those who are to come. These principles were seared to the memory of a young impressionable mind that has echoed through the years of an aging adult and has formed a foundation of my personal and professional roles and my Governance approach.

  
  Mauri ora.

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  MAIHI Hana

  Ko Hana Maihi tōku ingoa, nō te whanau Maihi, Reweti hoki. I tupu ake au i raro i te maru o oku tupuna.

  Our whenua, whakapapa and tikanga have shaped my commitment to kaupapa Māori. As a proud māmā and uri of Tuperiri, the oranga of our whānau and iwi and taiao at large are at the heart of all kaupapa I dedicate myself to. My values and commitment to tupuna led and mokopuna- focused decisions have been shaped by our iwi and kaumātua growing up on the pā. I’m passionate about amplifying whānau voices and values in decision-making and bringing my diverse governance and life experience to the board.

  Over most recent years and I have and continue to serve as a trustee of Aotearoa’s largest community trust Foundation North, overseeing and implementing our Te Tiriti commitments across over 1.6 billion in investment and 52 million distributed across our Tāmaki, northland region this year. I dedicated most of the last 15 years to supporting rangatahi kaupapa and wānanga across the motu that shaped my broader understanding of our strengths and challenges as whānau and hapū and iwi. It was here I made my start on grassroots boards like our Marae Komiti that has left a lasting impression on what kaupapa Māori governance is to me - to resource the vision of our people and mokopuna to come.

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  MAIHI Santana

  He mokopuna ahau nā Pateoro Weneti Maihi rāua ko Puti Maihi. I pakeke mai ahau ki te tiriti o Kitemoana, ki konā whakatakotohia ai te tūāpapa mō tō mātou whānau e toku Nan me tōku Papa.

  From a young age, I watched my papa, Matepurua (Matt) Maihi, carry out his role as Ōrākei Marae Manager with unwavering dedication to our people. His passion for our people continues to inspire me and has instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility and pride in where I come from.

  With over eight years’ experience in the banking and finance sector, I’ve worked across consumer and business banking, operations, and now marketing. In my current role at one of the four major banks, in Aotearoa, I lead the brand aspect of consumer bank, while also championing Māori strategy and extra care initiatives that support our most vulnerable New Zealanders. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to making decisions that support New Zealanders in reaching their financial goals - especially whānau Māori.

  I am applying for our Trust Board because I care deeply about the wellbeing and success of our people. I believe in the potential of every hapū member, no matter their age or aspirations and I want to play an active role in supporting that potential.

  I bring with me a strong foundation of corporate knowledge, strategic thinking, generational diversity but more importantly, I bring heart. I bring a deep love for our people, a belief in our collective strength, and a commitment to serve with integrity, transparency, and ambition for what we can achieve.

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  MARTIN Willy-John

  I’m truly grateful for the profound difference our hapū’s support and leadership have made in my life and in the lives of my whānau. Standing for the Trust Board is an opportunity to give back and support the thriving future of Ngā Uri o Tuperiri.

  I bring over 20 years of experience across science, health, and technology, including leadership in national policy and Māori research investment. My current role as Director of Māori Science, Innovation and Technology in a national leadership position gives me insight into how we can better harness mātauranga, research, and innovation for the benefit of our hapū.

  I care strongly about maintaining connections with whānau in Australia and across Nukuroa/Aotearoa, so that wherever we are, we thrive as one hapū, proudly claiming and living our Whātuatanga.

  I’m committed to showing up fully, bringing the best of my experience, judgement, and heart to serve our people.

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  MERCER David

  Ko David Mercer tēnei. Chairman of Whiti Te Rā – Reweti Marae. Son of Tamaki, mokopuna of Tui Pairama Mu. I stand on #tika #pono #whakapapa—truth, integrity, and ancestral connection.

  
  My governance journey began at 16 as Selwyn College’s student board rep,and continues through decades of voluntary service and marae leadership. As Chairman, I’ve upheld strong, transparent governance rooted in tikanga and community accountability.

  Professionally, I’ve worked across film, television, and live events—mentored by icons like Merata Mita and Don Selwyn. From directing Waka Huia to filming ANZAC Day LIVE, my camera honours whakapapa and cultural nuance.

  I bring creative vision, solid governance, and deep commitment to kaupapa Māori. I offer my service to strengthen our marae, empower our people, and ensure our stories are led with integrity and heart.

  
  Tēnā tātou katoa.

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  MOREHU Te Arepa

  Kei aku huānga o Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, tēnā koutou katoa.

   

  Ko Te Arepa Morehu tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Tuperiri, nō Paewhenua rāua ko Whakaariki. Ka noho ahau ki te Papakāinga, tata atu ki Ōrākei marae – te manawa o tō tātou iwi. Ko te marae he kāingarua mā taku whānau, ā, e tokorima āku tamariki kōrero Māori e tupu ake nei i te mana tuku iho o te ahikā, me tōna ahurea Māori.

  Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori – he kupu e kawe ana i aku mahi, i aku wawata hoki mā te iwi nei. He ngākau nui tōku ki te oranga tonutanga o ō tātou whānau, hapū, me te iwi whānui.

  Kua roa au e whai wāhi ana ki ngā kaupapa o te iwi hei kaikawe, hei kaitautoko, hei ahikā. Ka tae atu ki ngā karakia, ngā pōhiri, ngā mihi whakatau, ki roto anō hoki i te wharekai. He māngai hoki ahau mō te iwi i ngā horopaki huhua puta noa i Tāmaki.

  I am passionate about supporting and advocating for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei kaupapa across our city, often attending karakia, pōwhiri and other hui alongside our kaumātua. Outside of the wharenui, you may also find me on Te Kawau, in the kitchen, or looking for my tamariki.

  In my professional life, I serve as the Tumuaki Māori at Tāmaki Paenga Hira – Auckland Museum, where I create pathways for iwi, hapū, and whānau to be seen and heard in important spaces. Over my career I have worked in technology, communications, and banking, which has equipped me with a broad perspective, as well as the finance and strategic skills needed at our top governance table.

  I currently sit on several governance boards, where I offer fresh thinking, set strategy, and manage the hard stuff. Now, I am seeking your support for the opportunity to do this mahi on behalf of ngā uri o Tuperiri on the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust.

  If you vote for me, you’re voting for someone who is committed to the kaupapa, who is grounded and present in the community, contributing to decisions and aspirations for our tamariki and mokopuna of today, and of those to come. Karawhiua!

  Ngā manaakitanga ki a koutou katoa.

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  PAPA Bernadette

  He mokopuna tenei a Nanny Taku, ko Paki Tahana raua ko Kirihipina Matekuri Pateoro ōna mātua. Te kōtiro pōtiki a Makawe ‘Kawe’ Such (nee Cullen), ko Bernadette Papa tōku ingoa.

  Whānau comes first for me and I love to hear about and develop solutions to whānau needs, concerns and moemoeā. I support efforts to ensure whānau feel connected and included wherever we may live and when returning home to Tāmaki Makaurau, the marae and papakāinga.  

  Having endured and overcome major struggles and separation as whānau from ‘Boothill’, I stand proud of the aroha and toto that flows through and connects us as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. I hold the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga in high regard and these should guide our governance and decision-making.

  After completing a post-graduate degree in 2002, I have worked mainly in the kaitiakitanga and Tīriti partnerships space for iwi, central and local government. Having worked for the Department of Conservation and Auckland Council for well over a decade, I have professional insight and experience to contribute.

  I have been a hapū representative on the Tūpuna Maunga Authority and former chair of the ALD Whānau Trust. I have a passion for ngā taonga tuku iho o ngā tūpuna, especially our raranga-whatu (weaving) arts as well as access to natural resources to sustain our cultural practices.

  Mauri ora!

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  PHILLIPS Steve

  As a direct descendant of Apihai Te Kawau, mokopuna of Tuperiri

  I stand as a candidate guided by Whakapapa, Tikanga, Whenua and our Tupuna. My commitment is to accountability, transparency, and fairness for all Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei beneficiaries.

  The Trust exists to serve our people, yet current leadership creates different classes of hapū members, undermining tikanga and whanaungatanga.

  Health: The removal of NIB cover for whānau living abroad must be reversed to protect the health and wellbeing of our whanau living in Australia.

  Housing: The Trust has failed to provide a fair and equitable housing model. All whānau inherit the right to live on our whenua without the threat of eviction ever again.

  Debt: Growing tribal debt threatens the future of our mokopuna. A forensic audit is essential.

  Whenua: No SALE of Whenua and No Long Leases (175 yrs) without hapū consensus.

  I pledge to restore trust, end opaque practices, and ensure governance reflects our Tupuna values.

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  POLLOCK Vicky

  Ko Tuperiri

  Ko Whakaaariki

  Ko Whatarangi

  Ko Tautari

  Ko Wiremu Watene Tautari raua Ko Kirihipina Pateora

  Ko Taoho Watene

  Ko Kiwara Taoho Watene

  Ko Harry Taoho Watene

  Ko au, ko Vicky Pollock

  I am an artist and weaver with Te Puāwai Weavers, and a proud member of Te Puru o Tamaki kaumātua kapa haka, and an active member of the NWO Kaumātua Roopu.

  Although I was not brought up on the papakāinga, in later years I have found deep value and purpose in my involvement on the marae, strengthening my connection to our people and kaupapa.

   I have served as Chair of the Manukau Sister City Committee, sat on local school boards, contributed to cultural, environmental, and community initiatives, and served on my whanau Ahu Whenua Trust.

   These experiences have reinforced my belief that leadership must be present kanohi ki te kanohi with whānau, listening openly and acting with integrity. If elected, I will work with my fellow Trustees and our community to uphold our tikanga, protect our whenua and moana, and create opportunities for our iwi to thrive.

  Whānau mā, your vote is your voice, he waka eke noa, let us move forward together with unity and purpose.

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  RAWIRI Anahera

  Tēnā tātou e te whānau,

  I am a Māmā of 4, raising my tamariki in Ōrākei, guiding them through kura. I see the benefits of being strong in our reo, active in sport and achieving academically - a balance that sets our children up to succeed.

  Our mokopuna deserve conditions to thrive, not just survive. That means investing in opportunities that keep us well - culturally, physically and academically.

  We have a $1.5bn asset base with low cash returns.  We need to grow our assets and increase our income so we can invest more into education, health, housing and cultural wellbeing. 

  I have served the iwi as a kaimahi delivering housing, nib health insurance and Toi Tupu. I bring governance experience from the Waitematā Local Board, Jasmax and the Auckland Urban Design Panel.

  Invest in ourselves, on our own terms.

  All the best to our whānau standing in this election.