🌟 Announcing Our 2026 Board Observers 🌟

As part of our commitment to growing leadership and governance opportunities for Ngāti Whakaue, we are pleased to confirm the appointment of five new Board Observers, who will join four currently serving across our collective of Ngāti Whakaue organisations.

📌 Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust – Michelle Hingston
📌 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust – Grace Hiini and Jared Hulton
📌 Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board – Mamaeroa Merito and Te Kirikauri Pene
📌 Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands – Erena Temara
📌 Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue – Jessie Heke
📌 Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (2027 appointments) – Tahana Tippett-Tapsell and Kayla Christiansen

This initiative supports the development of future Māori leaders in governance, and we look forward to their contributions.