22/10/2023
E mau kanohi atu ana ngā tihi o Mākeo, o Mātītī ki Whakaari.
Ko te pueatanga o ngā mātāpuna o Waioweka me Ōtara ka rere iho ki ngā wai hono o Pākihikura p**a atu ki Toitehuatahi.
Mai i te awa o Mōtū ki Waiaua ka whakapau atu te wai ki Tirohanga.
He uri au nō ngā tīpuna i nōhia ai ēnei maunga, ēnei awa.
He paringa atu ki te moana i whakapau kaha ai ngā waka o Nukutere me Mataatua.
Ka pari mai ngā waka ki ngā kūreitanga whenua, ngā toka, ngā kirikiri o ngā hapū o Te Whakatohea.
Ko Te Ringahuia Hata tōku ingoa.
I am humbled to be supported by my whānau of Ngāti Ira and Ngāti Rua to be considered as a general trustee to Te Tāwharau alongside my hapū representatives who will be mandated by the hapū.
This position is a general one, mandated by all uri, that should represent and be inclusive of all of Te Whakatōhea at the table. I will also represent all my hapū as equally passionate as the other.
It is a role that bears huge responsibility as our iwi transitions into a post-settlement phase to manage tribal settlements and assets. I intend to ensure accountability and transparency is at the core of everything we do and including our people in that journey is paramount. Key skills are needed in this role.
The attributes and experience needed to navigate the ever-changing political environment of a new (and uncertain) government, experienced networking with Wellington and up-to-date with current policies to ensure our people’s health, employment, housing and social well-being is at the forefront of all decisions.
My biggest achievement for our people has been as part of the team to win Customary Marine Title for our Takutai Moana foreshore and seabed for all six hapū in the High Court - the first ever CMT title awarded to hapū for the benefit of iwi setting a precedent in the country. Still lots of mahi to do in this space but with a voice at Te Tāwharau’s table I will ensure our Takutai Moana is protected by law, for all our mokopuna.
I will bring to the table :-
👉🏽 Te reo me ōna tikanga
👉🏽 Kaupapa Māori values based on Mana Motuhake and Tino Rangatiratanga principles
👉🏽 20+ years International experience in tourism, trade, negotiations, teaching and event management
👉🏽 10+ years experience and knowledge in Te Tiriti partnerships and strategic planning
👉🏽 Protect our CMT title for tall six hapū in the marine and aquaculture space
👉🏽 Legal skills and negotiations
👉🏽 Extensive networks across the commercial, social and economic sector
👉🏽 Inclusivity and support of the rangatahi voice
My motto has always been “When hapū are thriving and healthy, then the iwi thrives and benefits”
I ask for your vote to be that unapologetic voice at the table who will advocate for our people.
✅ Tick for Teringahuia
✅ Nominated and endorsed by Te Rua Rakuraku
✅ Supported by Te Riaki Amoamo
✅ Supported by Wai 558 claimants to protect our interests
Ana Muriwai tō ringa te waka!
