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SHAR AMNER Ko Ruapehu te maunga Ko Whanganui te awa Ko Ngāti Rangi te iwi Ko Kuratahi te marae Ko Mark Gray rāua ko Pinenga (Pii) Gray ōku kaumatua Ko Jeanna Gray rāua ko Harold Amner ōku mātua Ko Rosalie tōku wahine Ko Lachie Tumai rāua ko Rico Te Waea āku tamariki tāne Ko Shar Amner au
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orn in Whanganui, raised in Taihape on the whānau farm, where I gained the practical fundamentals to farming, tertiary educated in Palmerston North and USA with 10+ years of commercial experience in Wellington.
This led to my recent appointment as the General Manager of Te Tumu Miere a manuka honey company established by Te Tumu Paeroa to provide a transparent platform lead by Māori for the betterment of our lands, people & futures.
In 2012, I started a journey on the Ngāti Rangi Trust Board and was recently re-elected for a further three-year term as a Rau Kotahi (Independent Trustee). As work continues through the settlement process, I continue to contribute my skills to ensure structures processes and vision are implemented to ensure long-term sustainability & aspirations.
Te Tumu Miere operates under cooperative principals that manage the honey process on behalf of - and in consultation with landowners and has a focus on training our young people in the industry, with a longterm view of increasing employment and/or business opportunities to provide sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits to our people.
Also I am a director of the recently established Ruapehu Recruitment Company and enjoy being involved with its development and the valuable contribution it provides to the Iwi and community. Since 2012 I have been working within the Manuka Honey industry. In June 2014, at Te Tumu Paeroa (The Māori Trustee) I commenced value chain analysis, resource audit, feasibility & development of an integrated supply chain model for manuka honey.
What do I bring to the board of Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation? Proven Skill Set + Fresh Perspective + Balanced Contributor = Diversity For The Board of Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation. Bringing balanced commercial experience contributing an analytical approach to many outcomes, built on respect, loyalty and trust; contributing to driving organisational growth and develop valued stakeholder relationships; experienced in the
practical application of business and governance; and people, operations, strategies, compliance, risk and accountability. What specifically do you want Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation to achieve over the next three years? 1. E nsure that the strategy of AWHI enables it to achieve the future aspirations of the shareholders. 2. E nsure the organisation has or is developing the right skills & capabilities to achieve its strategic goals. 3. I ncrease the level and format of communication and connection to the whenua for all shareholders. 4. U ndertake continued assessment for increased participation along the primary sector value chain. 5. W hile balancing the ever changing economic environment, drive to continue to provide satisfactory sustainable returns to shareholders. Why should shareholders vote for me? Farming Knowledge + Strategic Business Acumen + New Generation = Future Focus Growth For Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation. TOITŪ TE MANA
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