Governance

Trustee since 2011 • Chairperson • Natasha brings over 10 years of Whānau Ora, data and digital experience from a management level. • She is passionate about whakapapa, whenua and the sacred places that these two points spans – having lived at Kaiwha as a youth, these fond memories drive her passion.

Trustee since 2011 • Deputy Chairperson • Jody has extensive experience in the building sector as a qualified licenced builder, and having run his own business, he is skilled in staff engagement and building and maintaining external relationships. • He wants to focus his time as a Trustee to grow Titiraupenga Trust capabilities and to excel as an Ahu Whenua trust. Jody aspires fir the Trust to provide for kaumatua and future generations.

Trustee since 2007 • Toriwai lives and has grown up on the whenua. He comes from a dairy and drystock background, also holding a Certificate in Environmental Science and Resource Management focusing on hydrology. He is passionate about nurturing the whenua so that it is sustainable for future generations.

Trustee since 2011 • John was a child when he first saw the maunga Titiraupenga. Little did he know then how significant a role it, and it’s people would have on his life. Every day of living there was a honour, humbling privilege and unique experience to be both remembered and treasured. As a Trustee of the Titiraupenga Trust John remains committed and grateful for having the opportunity of serving and representing the People and the Whenua to the best of his abilities. The board have achieved many key goals and looks forward to the journey ahead and fulfilling the collective aspirations of all. • John is driven by the honour and privilege he has in serving the people and the whenua.

Rangatahi Committee Member since 2023 • Ariana is still at the very beginning of this journey but she sees the fruits of it already. She has become more involved with her own whānau trusts, attending hui and having discussions with Aunties and Uncles on their experiences. She has also had a couple of hui with her own generation to share with them what she has learnt, so they can start to understand how they can be more involved. She feels she has been met with nothing but aroha and manaakitanga from the board members and staff of Titiraupenga, and is grateful to their openness in guiding her or offers to teach her in areas she is not familiar with. • Nōku te whiwhi ki te noho ki waenga i ngā wheako maha o te ohu nei. Mauri ora!