About Us - Staff

 

Secretary
Rakei Taiaroa - oversees all Board activities and staff
Email: rakei@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Office Administrator
Trish Church - Personal assistant to the Secretary
Email: trish@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Office Administrator Assistant
Angela Puru – Administers Education Grants, Beneficiary Registrations and Reception duties
Email: angela@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Principal Advisor Taupō Waters Trust
Topia Rameka – Advises on issues relating to Taupō Moana , Ngā Awa o Taupō Moana, Te Awa o Waikato ki te Toka o Tia under the 'Taupō te Moana' pou. For more information click here.
Email: topia@tuwharetoa.co.nz 

 

Resource Coordinator
Sean te Heuheu – Provides advocacy on district, regional and national policies and legislation relating to land and environmental issues under the 'Tongariro te Maunga' pou. For more information click here.
Email: sean@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Accounts Administrator
Raukawa Galbraith – Supports the financial activities of the Board
Email: raukawa@tuwharetoa.co.nz  

 

Iwi Facilitator
Patricia Otimi – Manages policies of the Board relating to enhancing the culture, education, health and communications to our Iwi under the 'Tuwharetoa te Iwi' pou. For more information click here.
Email: patricia@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mighty River Power (NTMRP) and Office Support
Michelle Taiaroa – Administers the NTMRP Development group, merchandise and the website
Email: michelle@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Research Analyst
Petrina Bramley – conducts research and policy reviews, supports Whānau Hāpori component of the Cultural Knowledge Project
Email: petrina@tuwharetoa.co.nz

 

Curriculum Facilitator – Cultural Knowledge Project
Miriama Prentice - Liaises with schools and hapū to support the teaching of Tūwharetoa Cultural Knowledge within schools

 

Ringawhakapai
Parewairere Lai – provides administrative, reception and office support as required