Source: New Zealand Government
Christina Barton and Jamie Tuuta have been appointed to the Te Papa Board, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
“Together Ms Barton and Mr Tuuta bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge.
“Ms Barton (MNZM, DLitt) is a respected art historian, writer, curator, and educator. She was Director of Adam Art Gallery at Victoria University of Wellington, and has held curatorial positions at Christchurch Art Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, and Te Papa.
“Mr Tuuta is an experienced professional director and respected Māori leader who has held governance positions over the past 20 years in the areas of iwi development, agribusiness, fishing sector, investment, health, housing, Māori development, tourism, philanthropy, and education.
“David Wilks has also been reappointed for a further term ending 30 November 2028.
“I’d like to thank outgoing board members Jackie Lloyd and Tama Waipara for their contribution to Te Papa’s governance.”