A FOND FAREWELL

It was the end of an era for Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu, when we bid farewell tp our longest serving employee.

Narissa Armstrong stepped down as Pouāwhina for Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust on November the 8th.

Narissa has been with the Trust through milestone events such as receiving Settlement, the moving of Ngāti Tama Trust offices to Waimea Road, lodging of the Water Conservation order for Te Waikoropupū and she has supported three General Managers

General Manager Jaqui Ngawaka says “Narissa has been an enduring figure within Ngāti Tama offices throughout the years and is knowledgeable about every aspect of theTrustbusiness.Shecouldputherhandon any paper in this office and know the who, what, when and why”

Narissa is the longest standing employee of Ngāti Tama and has seen all its members, trustees, directors, representatives and associates come through.

Narissa was joined by current and past trustees, iwi members, friends and staff to celebrate her contributionto the iwi and wish her well with her future endeavours.