Te Kahui Kaumatua o Haua

In accordance with Clause 6.1 of the Deed of Trust of Ngati Haua Iwi Trust, the Trustees have established a council of elders of Ngati Haua known as Te Kahui Kaumatua o Haua, to which each marae has appointed one koroua and one kuia.

Te Kahui Kaumatua o Haua is responsible for:

  • Protecting the mauri of Ngati Haua
  • Facilitating any disputes that may arise in connection with the Trust or any part of the Ngati Haua Group regarding the tikanga, reo, kawa and korero of Ngati Haua
  • Advising the Trustees on matters involving Ngati Haua tikanga, reo, kawa and korero

The inaugural hui of Te Kahui Kaumatua o Haua was held on 15 January 2014 at Kai a te Mata Marae.

 

Te Kahui Kaumatua o Haua meets quarterly and its current membership is as follows:

Te Iti o Haua Marae                                       

Rewi Rapana

Ngaromo Beazley

Kai a te Mata Marae                                      

Rangitaea Matauwhati

Herenga Wirihana

Waimakariri Marae

Andy Raupita

Marie Raupita

Rukumoana Marae

Ngapine Karena

Paearahi Heta

Raungaiti Marae

Roddy Gillett

Margaret Tamehana