Te Rūnanga o NgāiTakoto is an organisation of credibility that strives and drives, success and opportunity for the wellbeing of its people.
Our Vision:
He iti marangai, tū ana te pāhukahuka, he iti Pioke, nō Rangaunu, He au tōna…
“If we live as we ought, we shall know things as they are, and if we know things as they are, we shall live as we ought” – Rev. Maori Marsden
Our Purpose:
“Our people have a legitimate right to an environment that is adequate for healthy living and wellbeing. The objective for any tribal authority that holds a responsibility to do with our environments and its resources, is to ensure that management of such meets the needs of NgāiTakoto people of today without compromising the heritage of future NgāiTakoto generations, as to their needs, tomorrow”
Wallace Rivers
Te Rūnanga o NgāiTakoto Co-chair – read more.
Wallace has over 12 years of experience leading NgāiTakoto’s strategic growth, ensuring the protection and development of Iwi resources. As a father, he takes a whānau-focused approach to governance, emphasising unity and respect in the decision-making to safeguard cultural and economic opportunities for future generations
Malcolm Karipa
Te Rūnanga o NgāiTakoto Co-chair – read more.
Kaio’s governance is grounded in his role as a spiritual leader, blending his deep commitment to Māori communities with strategic oversight. His leadership focuses on strengthening NgāiTakoto culturally and practically, ensuring the Iwi’s long-term resilience through collective whanaungatanga and community-focused values.
Carol Berghan
Mahimaru Board Trustee – read more.
Carol’s governance combines her leadership as CEO of Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust with her deep ties to Māhimaru marae. She balances strategic decision-making with a focus on cultural preservation and economic development, ensuring her work today leaves a lasting legacy for future generations of tamariki and mokopuna.
Jasmine Marino
Mahimaru Board Trustee – read more.
Jasmine brings a nurturing, hands-on approach to governance, rooted in her caregiving, hospitality and educational background. Her focus is on ensuring decisions align with the well-being of whānau, using her practical problem-solving skills to make a positive impact on the future of her people
Craig Hobson
Te Paa a Parore Board Trustee – read more.
Craig’s governance approach is shaped by his strong connection to Te Pā a Parore Marae and his focus on fostering resilience within his whānau. His leadership centres on strengthening relationships and making decisions with the future of tamariki and mokopuna in mind, ensuring NgāiTakoto is both culturally rooted and strategically agile.
Trudy Brown
Waimanoni Board Trustee – read more.
Trudy’s governance reflects her dedication to uplifting whānau through community-led initiatives. As a mother and grandmother, she is driven by the kaupapa of empowering her hapū and Iwi, advocating for sustainable and whānau-centred outcomes that support a thriving future for NgāiTakoto.
Warren Cook
Wharemaru o Kaimaumau Board Trustee – read more.
Warren is serving his second term as Chair of Wharemaru Marae o Kaimaumau, combining governance leadership with a strong commitment to whānau. A proud father of four and grandfather of one moko, Warren’s whānau priorities are reflected in his daughter Danni Cook’s recent appointment as Principal of Awanui School. As Principal of Middle School WestAuckland, Warren brings governance experience into education, aiming to inspire tamariki to discover their strengths and potential. With a background in Northland schools and the In-zone Education Foundation, Warren is dedicated to fostering opportunities that benefit both whānau and community.