
Te Taiwhenua o Tamatea
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: (January 2019)
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Chairperson Roger Maaka
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Deputy Chairperson Jenny Nelson-Smith
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Te Whatuiāpiti Marae George Tito
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Pukehou Marae Mike Ataera
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Mataweka Marae Kohine Thompson and Rawiri Barlow-Johnson (Alternate)
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Tapāiru Marae Bronson Smith Pekepo
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Pourerere Marae Grant Smith
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Te Rongo-a-Tahu Marae John Barry Heperi-Smith - Board Representative on Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board - (To view profile click here)
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Rakautatahi Marae Makere Nepe Apatu-Thorstensen
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Rongomaraeroa Marae Ahuriri Houkamau
Office Management & COVID-19 support workers
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Office Administrator - Marge Hape
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Te Reo, Tikanga & Mātauranga – JB Smith
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Environment and Natural Resources contacts - Marge Hape
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Kaiwhakarite for Tangihanga Process during Covid-19 period - Dr James Graham 027 616 5589
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Kai Hau Kai Initial Contact: JB Smith 027 209 8401 Marge Hape 027 434 8092 & Phillip Morris 027 381 3711 (Distribution Coordinator)
Contact Information
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Physical Address: Kitchener Street, Waipukurau
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Postal Address: Kitchener Street, Waipukurau
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Phone: 06 858 7206
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Email Address: tamatea.taiwhenua@xtra.co.nz or tamatea@kahungunu.iwi.nz
Marae Map (click here)