Our Organisation

“He Hōnore He Kororia ki Te Atua He Maungarongo ki runga ki te whenua Whakaaro pai ki ngā tangata katoa He hokinga mahara tēnei ki ngā mate ō te wā Takoto makiki mai i runga i te uma ō tō tātou Ariki ”He aroha mutunga kore kia koutou.

E te iwi tēnā koe… Tēnā rawa atu koe i runga i ngā whakawainga ā te ao, ā te rewerā, ā te kikokiko.

In cognisance of the vagaries of the above challenges which confront the iwi, the Kāhui Kaumātua herein acknowledge and applaud all the positive planning and work undertaken by TRONA and NAGHL over the past year. Working within the parameters of our Charter brief, which is to maintain and manage ‘Te Mauri o Ngāti Awa’ a strong and wonderful working relationship has developed between Te Kāhui and Board representation, especially with the regular attendance of Dr Hohepa Mason, the Board Chair. This presence is reflected in discussions through to resolution and recommendation being expedited in a thorough and timely manner. Matters of particular significance to Te Kāhui for the year were; • Endorsement by TRONA for the recognition of Te Huinga Rangatahi, • The intent by Te Kāhui, ki te kōrero i te reo i te nuinga o te wā huihuinga, • Keeping abreast with Te Ara Poutama progress, • Continued presence in historical, cultural, judicial and social activities. Last but not least thank you Noti and Haley for your wonderful support.

Arohanui, Nga Manaakitanga a Te Atua ki runga kia koutou katoa.

Rangitukehu Paul

CHAIRMAN Representing each of the 22 Ngāti Awa Hapū, the Kāhui Kaumātua roles and responsiblities, as outlined in the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa Charter, are: To protect the mauri of Ngāti Awa, and provide leadership and guidance on matters of tikanga, kawa, reo and kōrero.