TE ĀTIAWA TRUST - Key Persons

Ko Arapaoa

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Ko Piripiri

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Ko Tokomaru

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Ko Waitohi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Rachael Hāte

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Rita Powick

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair
  • Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Te Kowhai Ohia

I am privileged to walk in the footsteps of many before me to serve our iwi as a trustee of the Te Ātiawa o te Waka a Māui Trust. I acknowledge the hard work of those who negotiated our Treaty settlement, and my aim is to honour their legacy and contribute to bringing the dreams and aspirations of our people to fruition. Raised in Waikawa under the manaakitanga of our Nanny and Papa, our parents, and many Aunties, Uncles, and cousins, I am committed to serving our people and kaupapa that make valuable, positive, and life-long contributions. While I bring experience, knowledge, skills, and networks to this space, much more can be achieved through our collective efforts as Trustees and iwi members to advance the aspirations we have for our iwi now and in the future.

Teresa Thomas

I am the mokopuna of Amo Poki (nee Love) and Karaitiana Poki rāua ko Monica and Richard Thomas and the pōtiki of Ruby and David Thomas. I had the privilege of being raised by Waikawa and puhi of our Arapaoa whare.