Ko Wai Mātou About us
Our People
Gina O’Brien
Chair
Gina O’Brien was appointed as a Trustee in July 2014 having served previously as an Associate Trustee. Gina has a background in Māori economic and social development and is the current Representative for Ngā Maihi on Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and a director of Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited.
Miro Araroa
Deputy Chair
Miro Araroa has been involved with the Trust as an Associate Trustee since 2015 and was elected as a full Trustee at the last AGM held in 4 December 2020. He serves on many community and local Maori Trusts within the Te Teko area and also sits on Te Runanga o Ngati Awa Trust board as a hapu representative for Ngati Hamua.
Merewakaana Kingi
Trustee
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Ngapera Rangiaho
Trustee
Ngapera Rangiaho of Ngati Awa and Tuhoe descent was appointed a Trustee at the last AGM held on 4 December 2020. She has 20 years’ experience as an active member on various Maori Land Trusts and Iwi organisations.
Stanley Ratahi
Trustee
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Rewi Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
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Ngā Mātāpono
Manaaki Whenua
Protect and enhance the unique cultural and conservation value of our land.
Whakapono
We will act with humility, integrity, transparency, and trust.
Kaitiakitanga
Act as the guardians of our land, promote kaitiakitanga, to value and protect our land and natural resources.
Whanaungatanga
Maintain and enhance our relationships with shareholders and other stakeholders.
Ā Mātau Pou
Pou Whakatipu Rawa
Grow and diversify the Trust’s assets to create intergenerational wealth.
Pou Manaaki Tangata
Provide opportunities and benefits to enable whānau to reach their potential.
Pou Manaaki Whenua
Exercise and uphold our kaitiakitanga responsibilities to enhance, restore, and replenish the whenua tuku iho.
Pou Whai Mana
Pursue leadership, management, and operational excellence to better service Ōmataroa Rangitāiki No. 2 whānau.