Our People

Ms.Tuihana Pook (Chair)

Ko Tihirau te maunga
Ko Whangaparaoa te awa
Ko Tauira Mai Tawhiti te waka
Ko Te Whanau -a- Kauaetangohia te hapu.

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.

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.