| Marae Tukere – Manager, Tribal Development Unit |
| Ngaati Mahuta, Tuurangawaewae Marae |
’Mara’ was appointed to her position in 2006. Prior to joining Waikato-Tainui she was the National Operations Manager for the Maaori Land Court with more than 15 years management experience and 20 years dedicated service. Mara has a Bachelor of Arts from Waikato University and a Diploma in Management from Massey University and Te Waananga o Raukawa.
Highlights of her career with the Court include the successful roll out of the Maaori Land Information System, establishment of Maaori Land On Line, a sound communication strategy, and the digital scanning of more than two-million pages of historical record.
As the Tribal Development Unit Manager, Marae is responsible for leading her team to implement Rautaki 2012 - a five year plan which includes initiatives to improve outcomes for Waikato-Tainui with a focus on Marae and social development, Maatauranga, education, te reo and tikanga, and kaumaatua strategies
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| Tribal Development Officers |
Eric Pene |
Ngaati Wairere, Hukanui Marae |
Eric comes to Waikato-Tainui from Te Whare Waananga O Aotearoa, Maniapoto where he was the Administration Manager.
He has a background in
administration including property, marketing
and human resource management.
Eric's responsibility is to assist with the implementation of a number of Marae development initiatives with key focus areas being facilities, and people. There are seven initiatives and most are in progress.
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Haereata Poutapu |
Ngaati Mahuta, Ngaati Naho – Maurea Marae |
Haereata or "Bunch" was the former Head of Department Maatauranga Maaori at Te Whare Waananga O Aotearoa Rahui Pokeka, Huntly.
Bunch has a background in Maaori development, indigenous studies, and Waikato-Tainui culture. She brings to the team a strong cultural perspective, her many networks, and analytical and research skills.
Under the Maatauranga-aa-iwi strategy, Bunch's work includes collecting tribal knowledge, collating an annual Maatauranga resource, and developing a paepae succession programme. There are seven initiatives in the Maatauranga-aa-iwi strategy. |
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Ngaati Mahuta, Ngaati Wairere – Taupiri Marae |
Johnine has a wealth of experience and has been involved with social services for many years with a background in health and wellbeing, welfare, employment, youth, justice and education.
Johnine is well-known in the Waikato having established, coordinated and delivered service provider initiatives to many Maaori communities.
Johnine has developed the Health and Wellbeing strategy in Rautaki 2012 with a key focus on leadership in health, enhanced relationships, collaboration and iwi capacity building. |
| Tribal Registration Staff |
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Moera Solomon |
| Ngaati Wairere, Tuurangawaewae Marae |
| Moera has been working in the Tribal Registrations Unit since she established the tribal register in the early 1990s. Before coming to Waikato-Tainui she spent 17 years as a legal accountant. |
| Teeny Tukere |
| Ngaati Mahuta, Tuurangawaewae Marae |
| Teeny came to Waikato-Tainui in 2003 and assists with tribal registrations. Previously she was the Registrar of Electors for Port Waikato, a position she held for almost eight years. |
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