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: (As of 1 May 2023)

• Chairperson: Jenny Nelson-Smith - (Also the Tamatea Representative on the NKII Board)

• Te Whatuiāpiti Marae Pam Kupa

• Pukehou Marae Kahuirangi Graham-Tauri

• Mataweka Marae Diane Smith

• Tapāiru Marae Cath Pekepo

• Pourerere Marae Hine Hape

• Te Rongo-a-Tahu Marae Roger Maaka

• Rakautatai Marae: Tracey Snee-Ngarotata 

• Rongomaraeroa Marae Anthony Tipene-Matua

• Waipukurau Marae: Jenny Nelson-Smith

 

Office Management & COVID-19 support workers

• Board Office Manager - Marge Hape

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Contact Information

• Physical Address: 1A Kitchener Street, Waipukurau

• Postal Address: 1A Kitchener Street, Waipukurau 4200

• Phone: 06 858 7206

• Email Address: margeh@tamatea.org or tamatea@kahungunu.iwi.nz