Our people
To tatou iwi
Governance
All our Taumata, Whenua Trust Trustees and Incorporated Society Board members are dedicated to maintaining the ‘Mission’, ‘Philosophy’ and ‘Vision’ statements as laid out in our strategic plan.
Taumata
Whaea Ani Haua
Taumata Chairperson
Whaea Raeleen de Joux
Taumata
Whaea Margie Goldsmith
Taumata
Whaea Dawn Rangi-Smith
Taumata
Matua Hohepa Holland
Taumata
Whaea Puhiwahine Melrose
Taumata
Matua Jan Newton
Taumata
Te Aitarakihi Whenua Trust
Whaea Raeleen de Joux
Trust Chairperson
Whaea Ani Haua
Trust Member
Whaea Dawn Rangi-Smith
Trust Member
Matua Damon Odey
Trust Member
Whaea Heni Martin
Trust Member
Te Aitarakihi Society Incorporated Board
Damon Odey
Board Chairperson
Hinemoa McMahon
Deputy Chairperson
Dominique Enright
Board Member
Murray Cleverley
Board Member
Christine Akurangi
Board Member
Aaron Wilson-Jones
Board Member
Heni Martin
Our Kaimahi
Karl Jackson
Kaiwhakahaere - General Manager
Julie Calder
Kaiwhakaritenga - Administration
Irene Emond
Kairuruku Tūao - Volunteer/Members Coordinator
Brenda Warren
Kaihautu Tauira - Learner Guide
Leana Edwards
Marketing & Communications
Kima Sampson
Groundsman
Raumiria Henare
Kaihautu Tauira me Kaiwhakarite Waka (Student Leadership Mentor & Logistics Facilitator)
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Love, care for and respect all mankind
Whanaungatanga
Building strong relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi and the wider community
Wairuatanga
Respecting the needs of whānau by providing a place of spiritual harmony
Whakakotahi
To come together to celebrate the integrity of Māori and all cultures
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