David Taipari has a broad range of skills and experience gained through his roles related to Māori development and local government.
Over the last 20 years David has held roles in Rūnanga, Māori Trust Boards, Treaty negotiations, Marae trustee, economic development, conservation boards, the Hauraki Gulf Forum and Standing Committees of District Councils.
David is selected by the Marutāhu Mana Whenua representatives.
Of Ngāpuhi descent, Tau grew up in Otara, South Auckland. He went on to be involved in union organisation, community development, and early childhood education. With a political career spanning two decades, Tau won the Northern Māori electorate in 1993 and served the following term as the Minister of Māori Affairs. After becoming a list MP in 2005, Tau also chaired the Māori Affairs Select Committee from 2008 to 2014. Currently, Tau is a Board member on the Crown Forestry Rental Trust.
Tau is appointed to the Board representing Mataawaka.
Of Ngāti Hau, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Whāwhākia and Tainui, Tony is the CEO of the Papakura Marae. With previous experience as a Funding and Planning Manager in Māori Health for the Counties Manukau District Health Board, he has more than 20 years of experience in community development and social policy including 10 years as Manager, Community Development with Manukau City Council.
Tony was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2022 New Years Honours list.
Tony is a representative of Mātāwaka.
Edward Ashby holds board positions on several Te Kawerau ā Maki entities and is the CEO of the Te Kawerau Iwi Tiaki Trust. He has a background in cultural resource management and experience working with local and central government, Treaty settlements, and iwi commercial and social development.
The Waiohua – Tamaki Alliance rōpu selected Edward to represent them on the Board.
Pongarauhine (Honey) Renata of Ngaati Whanaunga, Ngaati Puukenga is General Manager for Ngaati Whanaunga Incorporated - mandated body for treaty negotiations. With 25 years of experience in whaanau, hapuu and iwi development Honey has held and currently holds roles within Māori Trust Board, Ruunanga, Treaty Negotiations, Marae, Whaanau land Trusts, Hauraki Gulf Forum. Previous experience working in Housing, Fisheries, Matua Whangai, Education, Working with Councils - Regional and District.
Honey is selected by the Marutāhu Mana Whenua representatives.
