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Mr. Aubrey Tawhai - (Chairman)
Tenei te mihi kau ake ki a koutou katoa I runga I nga whakarerenga mai a kui ma a koro ma
Mowai nga painga, mo nga whakatipuranga o apopo
Ko taku maunga whakahii ko Rangipoua e tu ra I roto I nga wai atarere o Haparapara
E pou whakawaho ra ki te Moana nui a Kiwa,
Kia hoki mai ki uta tutuki ana ki Te Poho o Rutaia,
Ara ko taku marae ko Otuwhare.
I grew up in Omaio / Otuwhare with my siblings, under the guidance of my parents and extended whanau. Attended the local primary and secondary schools and left home in 1960 to pursue a career In the Electrical Trade. I returned home to dairy farm in 1976 for twenty years. I graduated as a school teacher in 1999 and taught in primary and secondary schools and I am currently a lecturer for Te Wananga o Aotearoa. I was encouraged and nominated by my pakeke as a member of this Incorporated Committee. I have endeavored and continue to serve to the best of my ability for the future wellbeing of the shareholders of these Incorporated lands. I am supported by my wife Astrid our four children seven mokopuna, my hapu and my Iwi..
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Mr. Erueti Tiketikeirangi Koopu
I am 57 years old married to Jill and we have 4 children. I have an accountancy background having spent two years study at Auckland University. I also have 3 years experience working in the Maori Land Court in Rotorua and in 1975 was appointed clerk and interpreter for Judge Eddie Durie. Some previous positions I have held include: member of the Mataatua Maori Land Advisory committee, member of the Raukumara Park Board Advisory committee with the Department of Conservation, Councilor with the Opotiki District Council in which time I was Chairman of the Tourism Promotions Board and also Chairman of the Rate review committee.
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Mr. Hekara Mato
I was born at Te Piki, Whangaparaoa on a dairy farm where healthy work ethics and life values were instilled. I attended Whangaparaoa Primary. Te Whanau-A-Apanui District High School and completed Advanced Trade Training & Cadet and ProjectManagment in Wellington and Whakatane. I travelled for 15 years working overseas as site manager,site foreman or project manager on multibuilding projects. I find being a Trustee for land blocks stimulating and rewarding.
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Mrs. Ruby Taunoa
My name is Ruby Taunoa (nee Mato) living currently in Opotiki. I was born in Maraenui and later moved to attend Opotiki District High School. I have a background in nursing, farm and small business management. I have a particular interest in health from a Maori perspective. I have Diplomas in Oranga Hinengaro and, business management. About 30 years ago, our kaumatua at home were constantly at me to come home and represent them on a committee and help look after our tipuna whenua.
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Mr. Raymond Gage
Raymond was born and raised in Omaio, today lives in Kawerau where he has worked for many years in the pulp mill and gained a great deal of knowledge and experience in this industry. |
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Ms.Tuihana Pook
Ko Tihirau te maunga
Ko Whangaparaoa te awa
Ko Tauira Mai Tawhiti te waka
Ko Te Whanau -a- Kauaetangohia te hapu.
I have over 35 years teaching experience with a higher Diploma inTeaching with two paper dissertation to complete Masters in Education. I am currently Principal of Te Kura Mana Maori o Whangaparaoa and a trustee of several Land Trusts including Mangaroa Ohotu. |
