About Kahungunu ki Wairarapa

Kahungunu ki Wairarapa is dedicated to supporting the continuous development of culturally strong, healthy and vibrant whānau. Our key vision is that our young people are recognised as leaders; we have a league of fit and health kaumātua who participate in activities that embrace whānaungatanga; and we support the collective of Kahungunu ki Wairarapa marae and hapu through Te Kotahitanga.

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Pēpehā Details:

• Ko Tararua ngā paemaunga

• Ko Ruamāhanga te awa

• Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi

• Ko Takitimu te waka

• Ko Kahungunu te tangata

 

Governance Board: (Updated 1 February 2022)

• Chairperson: Hera Edwards 

• Hariata Tahana

• Andrea Rutene

• Melissa Ihaka - Board Representative on Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board (click here for profile)

• PJ Devonshire

• Quanita Kawana

• Jenishavorne Waipuka

• Nelson Rangi

• Kristina Perry

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Office Management & COVID-19 support workers

• General Manager:Tai Gemmell

• Office Administrator: Mariana Mutu mariana@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz

• Early Childhood Education Advisor: Chakani Hemi

• Environmental Consultant: Rawiri Smith

• Toikuranui Project Coordinator: Michelle Potangaroa

• Kaiwhakarite for Tangihanga Process during Covid-19 period - Tai Gemmell 027 286 6938

• Kai Hau Kai Initial Contact: Melissa Ihaka 027 955 0533 melissa@kahungunu.iwi.nz

 

Contact Information

• Physical Address: Rear Entrance

• Postal Address: 

• Phone: 06 377 5436

• Email Address: mariana@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz