Ngā Kupu Kāwanatanga
Tina Kilmister-Blue
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa, Raukawa
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Taparoto Te Rerehau Nicholson Dip Wh, Dip Alt, BEd
Pou Tikanga
Tuhourangi, NgātiTuheke Te Kāhika, Te Arawa
Taparoto was retained by the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute after graduation in 1980. For the next 25 years he held various roles including Pou Ako, Pou Tikanga and Manager Māori Developements (Head of Wānanga). After a planned exit in 2003 Taparoto accept a contract with the Anglican Church, to replicate all Traditionally Carved Artworks for the Rangiatea Whare Karakia (Otaki). Taparoto returned to Te Puia accepting a role as GM Operations in 2010. During this period he also complete his BEd with TWOA. Taparoto accepted his current leadership role with TALT in 2021.
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Taparoto and is wife of 43+ years, Nuki Margaret nee Royal, have one child, Ngaone Chantal who, with her husband, have two children, the centre of their universe when it comes to whānau.
Charmaine Newson
Director of Funding and Programmes
Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha, Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Ngāti Konohi, Te Whānau-A-Apanui
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Tachina Walsh
Director of People and Operations
Tokelau
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Laurie Watt
Service Delivery Manager
Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue
Being able to serve Te Arawa whānau, walking alongside them to help them achieve their dreams, goals and aspirations in the most seamless way possible is what drives Laurie in her mahi.
Laurie has been actively involved in Te Arawa COVID Hub since its inception, particularly working with hapū delegates to support our whānau and helping drive the rollout of the COVID vaccine in our rohe.
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Wallace Haumaha
Chairman
Te Ure o Uenukukōpako Trustee
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Te Ururoa Flavell
Deputy Chairman
Te Ure o uenukukōpako trustee
Ngāti Rangiwewehi
Ko Tiheia te maunga,
Ko te Mimi o Pekehaua te wai tuku kiri
Ko Tarimano te papa tapu
Ko Ngāti Rangiwewehi te iwi
Ko Te Ururoa Flavell tōku ingoa
Tēnā tatou katoa.
As a previous board member and Chair of our financial arm (TAML), I am conscious of the legacy of what led to the current Board.
The Te Arawa Trust Board was a critical part of our collective tribal leadership in its day.
Tribes will always have absolute authority in their takiwā.
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There are times, however, when we can benefit from our collective strength as a confederation in developing strategies to be fully immersed in the many issues that affect our rohe including our Lakes. This can be achieved by working with others and building strong relationships.
Ko Te Arawa māngai-nui ūpoko tū-takitaki. It is about bringing this
kōrero to life. This will be my focus.
Annette Sykes
Te Kawatapuārangi Trustee
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Arapeta Tahana
Te Kawatapuārangi trustee
Ngāti Pikiao
Mauri ora ki a tatau,
I was raised on the shores of lake Rotoiti amongst my Ngati Pikiao whanau. Passionate about iwi development and te taiao within the Te Arawa rohe.
I have been involved in the governance and management of Te Arawa organisations for the past 18 years, including multiple projects aimed at realising the collective potential and aspirations of Te Arawa. Extensive experience in governance roles with local and regional councils, including being Councilor on the Bay of Plenty Regional from 2013-2019.
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In this role I will contribute towards strengthening the strategic focus and influence of the Trust to deliver better outcomes for our lakes, people and culture.
Most importantly, I believe deeply in our collective obligation to care for our lakes and whenua, and in such, continuing the work of our tupuna to maintain the mana of Te Arawa whanui.
Karen Vercoe
Te Kawatapuārangi Trustee
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Nicola (Nicki) Douglas
Te Ure o Uenukukōpako Trustee
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Nuki Nicholson
Tūhourangi Trustee
Ko Mere raua ko Bill Royal ōku Matua.
Married to Taparoto, we are blessed with our daughter Chantal and mokopuna Reagan and Ebony.
My strengths are integrity and humility. I have a strong passion to contribute to the economic, environmental, educational, social, cultural growth and development of our hapū and iwi.
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I am the current Chair of Te Arawa Lakes Trust Te Taiao subcommittee and also sit on the Finance, Audit and Risk subcommittee. I am a Trustee – Kapenga Trust and Trustee – Te Arawa Waka Trust.
Currently, Pou Arahi Taiao – Environment and Key Relationships Manager for Te Arawa River Iwi Trust. My qualifications are in Iwi and Environmental Management, Social Sciences (Geography). I have over 40 years of work experience, holding Senior Management positions in Finance, Forestry, Education, Tourism, Information-Technology and Health. I have an extensive working knowledge of organisational operations, strategies, budgets and financial plans.
Rangitihi Pene
Tūhourangi Trustee
Te Arawa Waka, Te Arawa Tāngata, Te Arawa Moana tēnei ka mihi.
My background is in education but in the last five years I have been drawn onto our tribal trusts. I am a current trustee of both Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa and the Tūhourangi Tribal Authority. In these capacities I have attended meetings in relation to improving the water quality of Rotorua and Tarawera.
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I see the Lakes Trust as a leader in providing Māori input into policy at both the local and national level. Our many lakes are under threat and we must be diligent in ensuring their mauri and cultural significance are enhanced.
My interests outside my whānau are my marae, Hinemihi. My iwi, Tūhourangi, I am an active member of Te Whare Kōrero o Tūhourangi, who run tribal wānanga. I am also involved in both basketball and kapa haka.
Kereama Wright
Tūhourangi Trustee
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In development.
Bylaws
The Te Arawa Lakes (Fisheries) Bylaw 2020 puts new rules and restrictions in place when fishing for taonga ika.
The bylaws are a historic development and are the first time fisheries bylaws have been set under the Te Arawa Lakes treaty settlement through the Te Arawa Fisheries Regulations.
The new bylaws will not only put limits on the numbers of taonga species taken, allowing taonga species to regenerate for the benefit of future generations, but they will also allow us to learn more about the state of the overall fishery through the data collected, recognise customary practices and create future jobs and opportunities for Te Arawa whānau.
For more information please visit the Permits page.