About the Taiwhenua:

Te Taiwhenua o Tamatea is a significant place in the cultural and historical heritage of Ngāti Kahungunu. Tamatea Taiwhenua is looking at holding major activities to promote and inspire marae/hapū participation and ongoing opportunities for whanaungatanga. The Taiwhenua works on community engagement, building whānau relationships and instilling pride.

 

The Governance Board: (10 August 2021)

• Chairperson Roger Maaka

• Deputy Chairperson Zack Makoare

• Te Whatuiāpiti Marae George Tito

• Pukehou Marae Zac Makoare

• Mataweka Marae Gene Knowles

• Tapāiru Marae TBC

• Pourerere Marae Hine Hape

• Te Rongo-a-Tahu Marae John Barry Heperi-Smith - Board Representative on Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board - (To view profile click here)

• Rakautatahi Marae Makere Nepe Apatu-Thorstensen

• Rongomaraeroa Marae Morehu Smith

 

Office Management & COVID-19 support workers

• Office  Administrator - Marge Hape

• Te Reo, Tikanga & Mātauranga – JB Smith

• Environment and Natural Resources contacts - Marge Hape

• Kaiwhakarite for Tangihanga Process during Covid-19 period - Dr James Graham 027 616 5589

• Kai Hau Kai Initial Contact: JB Smith 027 209 8401 Marge Hape 027 434 8092 & Phillip Morris 027 381 3711 (Distribution Coordinator)

 

Contact Information

• Physical Address: 1A Kitchener Street, Waipukurau

• Postal Address: 1A Kitchener Street, Waipukurau 4200

• Phone: 06 858 7206

• Email Address: tamatea.taiwhenua@xtra.co.nz or tamatea@kahungunu.iwi.nz