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Source: New Zealand Government

From today more Kiwi families can apply for more help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) under the Government’s expanded FamilyBoost scheme.

Households are from today able to submit claims for their costs from July to September.

“The expansion of the scheme means more families are eligible for FamilyBoost, and the refunds are more generous,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

“Now, households with combined incomes up to just under $230,000 are eligible – this was previously capped at $180,000.

“Meanwhile, the eligible households can now claim back 40 per cent of their ECE costs, up to a maximum of $300 a week. This was previously set at 25 per cent.”

Nicola Willis encouraged families with children in ECE to check their eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.

“It’s very easy to register and apply for FamilyBoost. Just head to the Inland Revenue website – ird.govt.nz/familyboost.”

“More than 68,000 households have already benefited from FamilyBoost, making life with a little one that much easier.

“The Government knows every little bit helps, and I encourage any family with children in ECE to check their eligibility and apply, so they have more money in their pockets, and can focus on the things that matter most.

Notes to editors:

The Income Tax (FamilyBoost) Amendment Act increased the proportion of ECE fees families can claim from 25 to 40 per cent.

Previously, an eligible household with fees of $100 a week could claim $25. Now, it’s $40 – an increase of $780 over the year. The amount they receive will depend on their household income.

FamilyBoost is paid on fees up to $300 a week so the maximum a family can now claim increases from $75 to $120 a week.

The Act also increased the household income limit for FamilyBoost from $180,000 a year to just under $230,000, making about another 21,000 households eligible for help with ECE costs.

Legislation supporting the changes – which expanded access to the scheme –passed into law at the end of September, with all parliamentary parties in favour except the Green Party.

For more information go to ird.govt.nz/familyboost.

Source: New Zealand Government

Minister for ACC Scott Simpson has appointed Jan Dawson as Chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Board.

“Jan Dawson is a highly respected leader with deep governance experience. Her appointment brings the kind of proven leadership that will be essential to ACC,” Mr Simpson says.

“In recent years, ACC has fallen short of the standard New Zealanders should expect. Turning this around will require strong leadership and a clear focus on outcomes. 

“The ACC scheme must return to its founding promise of putting clients first. The social contract underpinning the Scheme promised a fast and efficient return to work or independence for injured New Zealanders. Yet today, too many clients are languishing on the scheme, with poor rehabilitation outcomes leaving them worse off,” Mr Simpson says. 

“Jan brings exactly the kind of leadership needed to drive the turnaround of ACC. She has a proven record of guiding large organisations through periods of change and restoring trust, accountability, and performance.”

Ms Dawson has been a member of the ACC Board since June 2024. She is currently Chair of Port of Auckland, Chair of the Audit, Risk, and Sustainability Committee at Serko, and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Mitre 10. Previously, she held both the Chair and Chief Executive positions at KPMG New Zealand, following a 30-year career in audit, consulting, and accounting services in the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand.

In 2024, Ms Dawson was named Deloitte Top 200 Chairperson of the Year.

“Jan’s governance experience and reputation for driving results will be invaluable. As Chair, Jan will oversee changes to get more New Zealanders rehabilitated and back to independence faster. I am confident in her ability to ensure better outcomes for clients,” Mr Simpson says.

Mr Simpson also acknowledged the service of interim ACC Board Chair David Hunt. 

“I want to thank David Hunt for his steady leadership. I’m pleased he will continue as a member of the Board,” Mr Simpson says.

Ms Dawson takes up her role with immediate effect.

“I will shortly be announcing my plans for a Turnaround of ACC. This will set a new direction to restore the Scheme to its founding promise – putting clients first and delivering the fast, efficient rehabilitation New Zealanders expect and deserve,” Mr Simpson says.

Source: NZ Department of Conservation

Most takahē chicks hatch between October and December, but we celebrate the hatch-day for every takahē on 1 October. This shared hatch-day helps us track the population consistently, with last season’s chicks being officially added to the tally when they turn one. Last year, this brought the population to an estimated total of 529 takahē.  

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A new approach 

This year, we’re going to do things a little differently when it comes to counting our flightless feathered friends. 

With more wild manu, fewer transmitters and greater natural dispersal, reporting an estimated population number has become more difficult, and less meaningful. Moving forward, the takahē population will be reported as an estimated range, similar to many other native species.

Making progress 

Since their rediscovery in 1948, takahē recovery efforts have focused on increasing population numbers to ensure the species’ survival. Now, after decades of dedicated mahi, the focus has broadened. Success is no longer measured solely by how many birds there are, but also by the genetic and physical health of the birds, and the ecosystems they call home.  

For many years, Fiordland’s Murchison Mountains were the only wild site for takahē. The total population there was revised annually as a single, estimated number. With 50,000 hectares to cover, tracking every wild takahē is never possible. Instead, we conduct extensive ground surveys to monitor a subset of birds, and that data is modelled to estimate the wild population. These surveys, once conducted twice a year, have become less frequent and now utilise novel, more efficient, methods and technologies.  

Making it count 

As well as the wild takahē estimates, the population numbers charted below include known takahē at 18 sanctuary sites across the country. These sites support our core breeding programme, which contributes to the wild populations, and ultimately our goal restoring takahē to their former natural ranges as a functioning element of natural ecosystems. 

Going wild 

The establishment of three new wild sites in Kahurangi and Whakatipu over the past seven years has brought exciting progress. One key change is that not every takahē is tracked anymore. While transmitters still provide valuable insights, it’s a sign of success that not every bird needs one. 

We’re also seeing increased natural dispersal – some takahē have roamed up to 40 km from their release sites. It’s wild to think that centuries after they were widespread across Aotearoa, people are again spotting takahē while camping or even playing a round of golf. 

The new population range 

Armed with 77 years of takahē recovery history, robust data, and new technology, our scientists and technical advisors are currently calculating the first estimated population range for takahē. We hope to share it with you soon, and when we do, it will mark another milestone in the long journey to restore this once-thought-extinct taonga. 

We achieve our mahi together with our Treaty partner Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and national partner Fulton Hogan. 

Source: Worksafe New Zealand

1 October 2025

After the call for nominations in July, three existing board members have been reappointed to the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners.

Source: New Zealand Police

Police are responding to a sudden death on Mount Taranaki.

One person was reported missing in the area on 30 September at 1pm, and sadly, was found deceased just after 5pm. 

The public can expect a visible Police presence in the area today and possibly tomorrow as Land Search and Rescue work to retrieve the body.

ENDS

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the road will close overnight later this year for culvert (large pipe) repairs.

As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the road will close overnight later this year for culvert (large pipe) repairs.

The work will be carried out nightly, over a 3-week period, from Sunday 16 November to Friday 5 December, on SH2 between Waikoau Hill and Aropaoanui Road at Tangoio.

The road will be closed in both directions during that time from 9pm to 5am Sunday to Thursday nights (five nights each week, reopening 5am Friday). The road will remain open Friday and Saturday nights.

There will be no viable detours, and people are asked to plan their journeys around the closures.

Emergency vehicles will be assisted through the closure as required.

There will be road closure signs at Tutira Store north of the closure and at Whirinaki. Vehicles, including HPMV, will be able to turnaround at the closure points at Pan Pac Whirinaki (Napier side) and Mitchell Road (Wairoa side). 

The work

During the closure period, work will be carried out to replace approximately 10 culverts and repair others to help better manage stormwater runoff.

Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) is carrying out the work, on behalf of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

TREC project manager Richard Bayley says the culverts were damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle.

“Keeping water away from the road is one of the most important ways we can boost the resilience of our state highway network. These new and repaired culverts will do that.

“Full closures are required because crews and machinery will be working across both lanes of the road to complete resilience works and rebuilds. The narrow nature of this section of highway means traffic can’t safely travel around these worksites. By doing this work at night, we can minimise the disruption as much as possible.

The final push on SH2

As crews get ready to install and repair culverts, other work continues on SH2. Nightworks will be underway on Devil’s Elbow from 12 October for 3 weeks to repair culvert inlets and will be down to one lane in the sections we’re working on – expect a delay of 5-10 minutes.

Other work includes:

• Continuing to build the 12m high MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) wall at Devil’s Corner – Project I
• Repairing 2 underslips at Lake Tūtira underway until November
• Repairing an underslip and drainage at White Pine Bush from mid-October until late November
• Clearing culverts at Waikare Gorge until mid-October 
• Resealing at Waikoau Hill and White Pine Bush

In addition to this work, crews will also use the upcoming closures in November and December to deliver road rebuilds at Sandy Creek, Tangoio Falls and Te Ngarue. The existing road surface and underlying road structure (pavement) will be removed and replaced with new materials.

 “The end is in sight; it’s been a long time coming and we truly do appreciate the support we’ve received over the years from all road users and local communities. This is the final push towards a more resilient and ultimately safer journey for all,” says Mr Bayley.

“Our crews will return in January (between 18 and 30 January), once the culvert repairs have settled, to rebuild the entire stretch of SH2 through Devil’s Elbow. Asphalting this area will be the final piece of the puzzle, providing a smoother road for travellers and a more resilient road too,” says Mr Bayley.

More information on the January closures will be communicated closer to the time.

This work is contingent on the weather. Contingency nights are Sunday 7 December to Thursday 11 December (5 nights), 9pm to 5am each night for the November-December works.

The contingency nights for the January closures are Sunday 1 February to Wednesday 4 February (4 nights), 9pm to 5am each night.  

Source: Press Release Service

Headline: Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Association Awards

Advanced Security Group is delighted to be recognised as winners in three distinguished categories at the 2025 New Zealand Security Industry awards.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Police are releasing CCTV images from the last known sighting of missing 17-year-old Marley.

It shows Marley on Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough on Friday 26 September at 2:55pm.

Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge says Search and Rescue teams are continuing their search over the coming days, which will be focused on the coastline between Godley Head and Pines Beach. 

“Unfortunately, yesterday’s search provided no positive outcomes.

“The terrain is steep rocky cliffs and dense bush which makes it particularly challenging to search, so we are utilising the skills of experts to ensure the area has been thoroughly searched.

“We continue to follow all available lines of enquiry and thank those who have tried to assist us so far,” she says.

In the CCTV Marley can be seen to be wearing a light grey Adidas hoodie with white and black lettering, black shorts, black socks, and burgundy Converse shoes.

“We urge anyone in Scarborough who has CCTV/doorbell cameras to please check your footage from 2:50pm onwards on Friday.

“If you see or have seen Marley, please get in touch immediately,” Detective Sergeant Aldridge says.

Residents of Sumner and Scarborough can expect to see a higher than normal Police presence over the next few days as we continue the investigation.

If you see Marley please call Police on 111, quoting reference number: 250927/3331. Information after the fact can be made via 105, using the same reference number.

ENDS

Source: New Zealand Government

New investment to grow the physiotherapy workforce will ensure better access and shorter wait times for orthopaedic care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

“Ensuring all New Zealanders can access timely, quality healthcare is a priority for our Government,” Mr Brown says.

“The new Musculoskeletal (MSK) orthopaedic pathway, introduced in August 2024, is already making a real difference. So far, more than 7200 first specialist assessments (FSAs) and over 9500 follow-up appointments have been completed – and this is just the beginning.”

The MSK orthopaedic pathway enables experienced physiotherapists to assess and treat patients with hip, knee, back, or shoulder conditions. Patients are triaged earlier and receive a faster diagnosis, with these physiotherapists able to identify whether surgical or non-surgical treatment is required. 

Recognised internationally, this model has been shown to reduce unnecessary surgery and support better outcomes for patients.

“To build on this success, we are expanding the Advanced Clinical Practice Physiotherapist workforce, with Health New Zealand recruiting an additional 15.6 FTE on top of the 21.47 FTE already delivering FSAs across the country.

“One full-time physiotherapist in these advanced roles can deliver around 1200 FSAs per year, significantly increasing capacity to assess patients requiring orthopaedic appointments.

“In addition, up to 50 experienced physiotherapists will be supported to undertake postgraduate training at the Auckland University of Technology and the University of Otago, enabling them to complete FSAs as part of the pathway.

“By enabling physiotherapists to take on more assessments, we are freeing up hospital specialists to focus on patients who need their care most – helping us achieve our target of 95 per cent of patients receiving their FSA or elective treatment within four months.

“It’s a smarter use of our workforce, allowing more people to be treated, and more quickly.

“The expansion of the MSK orthopaedic pathway means faster assessments, shorter wait times, and better outcomes for patients. It’s about putting patients first and delivering the quality healthcare New Zealanders deserve.”

Source: New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has today confirmed seven new appointments to key Māori entities, bringing leadership, expertise and experience to the organisations to further support Māori development.

“The governance roles announced today will help advance te reo Māori revitalisation, strengthen the Waitangi Tribunal, and realise the social and economic potential of Māori. This benefits Māori and everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand,” says Mr Potaka.

The entities and appointments are:

Te Mātāwai

Dr Te Rina Warren (Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Rangitāne, Ngāti Matakore) as a member for a three-year term. Dr Warren is a senior lecturer at Te Pūtahi-a-Toi, Massey University, specialising in Māori and Indigenous education.

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

Mahanga Pihama (Waikato, Taranaki Iwi, Ngāti Ruanui) as a member for a three-year-term. Mr Pihama is an experienced broadcaster, documentary and film director-producer.
Dr Jeremy (Tātere) MacLeod (Ngāti Kahungunu) as Deputy Chair for the remainder of his term. He has served on the board since 2019 and brings 15 years of experience in governance and Māori language revitalisation.

Te Māngai Pāho

Reikura Kahi (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Porou, Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Hine) as member and Chair for an 18-month term. Mrs Kahi is an independent producer in Māori television and film, and a Māori language consultant.
Kingi Kiriona (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru) as member and Deputy Chair for a three-year term. Mr Kiriona is Managing Director of Tupu Ora, which provides Māori language and capability development services to Iwi and public sector agencies.

“Today’s appointments bring a wealth of expertise in te reo Māori, education, media, and governance – all of which are essential to advancing our shared mission to revitalise our taonga, te reo Māori. These leaders will play a vital role in helping us achieve our collective aspiration: to have one million New Zealanders confidently using te reo Māori by 2040,” says Mr Potaka.

Poutama Trust

Mark Gray (Tapuika, Ngāti Rongomai, Tūhourangi) as trustee for a five-year term. Mr Gray is an experienced corporate leader with a strong background in the legal, investment, governance, financial, energy, export and resource development sectors.

“Mark Gray’s appointment to the Poutama Trust will strengthen the Trust’s ability to provide important business development services to Māori. This is essential for creating jobs, boosting incomes and enabling whānau to achieve their aspirations.

“Since its inception, the Poutama Trust has played a key role in nurturing Māori business talent and skills, enabling greater participation in both Māori and national economic growth.”

Waitangi Tribunal

Juliet Tainui-Hernandez (Ngāi Tahu, Te Whakatōhea) as a member for a three-year term. Ms Tainui-Hernandez is a full-time director serving on the boards of ASB Bank and Whai Rawa Fund Ltd. She also has expertise in regulatory law and Māori economic development.

“The appointment of Juliet Tainui-Hernandez will help strengthen the Waitangi Tribunal for the benefit of Māori and all New Zealanders,” Mr Potaka says.

“As the Tribunal reaches its fiftieth anniversary, it’s important we ensure the board has the right balance of skills to continue its important mahi hearing and reporting Māori treaty claims in a timely manner.”

Kua whakamana ngā kopounga mana ārahi

Kua whakamanahia e te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Tama Potaka ngā kopounga hou e whitu ki ngā hinonga Māori matua, e mau mai ana i te tohungatanga me te wheako ki aua whakahaere hei tautoko anō i te whanaketanga Māori.

“Ko ngā tūranga mana ārahi i pānuitia ai i te rangi nei e āwhina ki te pana whakamua i ngā mahi whakarauora i te reo Māori, e whakapakari i Te Rōpū Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi, e whakatinana hoki i te pitomata ā-pāpori, ā-ōhanga anō hoki o te iwi Māori. He painga tēnei mā te iwi Māori, oti rā, mā ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa,” te kī a Minita Potaka.

E whai ake nei ko ngā hinonga me ngā kopounga:

Te Mātāwai

Ko Tākuta Te Rina Warren (Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Rangitāne, Ngāti Matakore) hei mema mō te toru tou. He pūkenga matua a Tākuta Warren ki Te Pūtahi-a-Toi, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, he mātanga ia i te mātauranga Māori, mātauranga Iwi Taketake hoki.

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

Ko Mahanga Pihama (Waikato, ngā Iwi o Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui) hei mema mō te toru tau. He kaipāpāho wheako nui a Mahanga, he kaitohu-kaitaki pakipūmeka, kiriata anō hoki ia.
Ko Tākuta Jeremy (Tātere) Macleod (Ngāti Kahungunu) hei Toihau Tuarua mō te toenga o tōna wā. Kua noho ia ki te poari mai i te tau 2019, e mau mai ana hoki i te wheako o te 15 tau e mahi ana i ngā mahi mana ārahi me ngā mahi whakarauora i te reo Māori.

Te Māngai Pāho

Ko Reikura Kahi (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Hine) hei mema, hei Heamana hoki mō te 18 marama. He kaitaki motuhake a Reikura i te pouaka whakaata me te kiriata Māori, he mātanga reo Māori anō hoki ia.
Ko Kīngi Kiriona (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru) hei mema, hei Toihau Tuarua hoki mō te toru tau. Ko te Pou Whakahaere o Tupu Ora a Kīngi, he mea whakarato i ngā ratonga reo Māori, ratonga whakawhanake āheinga hoki ki ngā Iwi me ngā hinonga rāngai tūmatanui.

“Mā ngā kopounga o te rangi nei e mau mai i te whānuitanga o te tohungatanga i te mātauranga, te pāpāho, me te mana ārahi reo Māori – katoa mai he mea mātuatua ki te whakapikinga o tō mātou kaupapa ngātahi ki te whakarauora ake i tō tātou taonga te reo Māori. He tūranga nui tō ēnei kaiārahi ki te āwhina i a tātou ki te whakatutuki o tō tātou moemoeā ngātahi: arā, kia kotahi miriona tāngata o Aotearoa e māia ake nei te kōrero i te reo Māori i mua i te 2040,” te kōrero a Minita Potaka.

Poutama Trust

Ko Mark Gray (Tapuika, Ngāti Rongomai, Tūhourangi) hei kaitiaki mō te rima tau. He kaiārahi rangatōpū whai wheako a Gray kua roa nei e mahi ana i ngā rāngai ture, te haumi, te mana ārahi, te pūtea, te pūngao me te whakawhanaketanga rauemi.

“Mā te kopounga o Mark Gray ki te Poutama Trust e whakapakari i te āhei o Poutama ki te whakarato i ngā ratonga whanaketanga pakihi whakahirahira ki te Iwi Māori. He mea nui tēnei mō te waihanganga o ngā mahi, e whakapiki ake ana i ngā whiwhinga pūtea me te tautoko i ngā whānau ki te whakatutuki ō rātou moemoeā.

“Mai i tōna takenga mai, he tūranga nui tō te Poutama Trust i te poipoinga o ngā pūmanawa me ngā pūkenga pakihi Māori, e tautoko ana i te whakapikinga o te whai wāhitanga i te tipuranga ōhanga a te Māori, ā-motu anō hoki.”

Te Rōpu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi

Ko Juliet Tainui-Hernandez (Ngāi Tahu, Te Whakatōhea) hei mema mō te toru tau. He pou whakahaere wā-katoa a Tainui-Hernandez e mahi ana ki ngā poari o te ASB Bank me Whai Rawa Fund Ltd. He tohunga ia ki te ture whakahaere me te whanaketanga ōhanga Māori.

“Mā te kopounga o Juliet Tainui-Hernandez e āwhina ki te whakapakari i Te Rōpu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi mō te painga o te iwi Māori, oti rā, o ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa,” te kī a Minita Potaka.

“Ka pātata haere nei te Taraipiunara ki tōna huritau tuangahuru mā rima, he mea nui kia mātua whakaritea he tika ngā pūkenga o te poari kia pai ai te haere tonu o ngā mahi nui whakaharahara i ngā nohoanga me te whakatakoto pūrongo e pā ana ki ngā kokoraho tiriti Māori i roto i ngā herenga wā e tika ana.

 

Additional information on appointments

Te Mātāwai appointment
Dr Te Rina Warren (Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Rangitāne, Matakore) has been appointed to the board of Te Mātāwai for a three-year term.

Te Rina Warren is a Senior Lecturer at Te Pūtahi-a-Toi, Massey University, specialising in Māori, and Indigenous Education. Her teaching spans Māori-medium and English-medium contexts, including courses on Te Aho Tātairangi and the politics of Māori education. Her research explores kaupapa Māori development, tikanga Māori, and the evolving role of digital technologies in cultural practice.

Te Rina holds a PhD from Massey University, where she examined the impact of the internet on tikanga Māori. She is actively engaged in iwi and marae-based initiatives and has contributed to Māori-medium education and youth development. Her academic work also includes a focus on traditional Māori governance models and their relevance in contemporary contexts, particularly in relation to iwi development and Māori-led decision-making.

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori appointments
Mahanga Pihama (Waikato, Ngāti Ruanui and Taranaki Iwi) has been appointed as Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori board member for a three-year-term.

Mr Pihama has a background as a broadcaster (including as a director and producer of documentaries and films), is a raukura of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae and graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te reo.

He is also a member of, and composer for Ngā Tūmanako, and is a long-time chair of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae, and Poumata of Te Rūnanga o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa. He’s fluent in te reo Māori and brings his deep understanding of tikanga Māori and community engagement to the role. Mr Pihama offers strong cultural and relational competency across Māori and mainstream contexts.
Dr Jeremy (Tātere) MacLeod (Ngāti Kahungunu) has been appointed Deputy Chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori for the remainder of his term.

Dr MacLeod has served on the board since 2019 and brings 15 years’ experience in governance and Māori language revitalisation across Iwi, community, and private sectors.

He is an award-winning language expert, cultural advisor and graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo. Dr MacLeod has been leading the inter-generational language revitalisation strategy, Kahungunu, Kia Eke! for his Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi for several years. He brings continuity and alignment with sector priorities across Iwi, community, and private sectors.

Te Māngai Pāho appointments

Reikura Kahi (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Porou, Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Hine) has been appointed Chair and member of Te Māngai Pāho for an 18-month term.

Reikura Kahi’s work experience includes Programme Commissioner at Māori Television for four years. There she was responsible for commissioning more than $10 million in programming annually and assessed the quality and quantity of te reo Māori within programmes.

Mrs Kahi has been an assessor for Te Māngai Pāho, as well as a consultant on behalf of those seeking funding. Her roles as a kapa haka tutor and storyteller through TV and film highlight her commitment to promoting Māori culture.  Through her work Mrs Kahi has been successfully growing and maintaining te reo Māori in urban communities.

 

Kingi Kiriona (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru) has been appointed Deputy Chair and member of Te Māngai Pāho for a three-year term.

Kingi Kiriona is Managing Director of Tupu Ora, which provides Māori language and capability development services to Iwi and public sector agencies. He is a board member of Whakaata Māori and was appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal in 2025.

Mr Kiriona previously served as Deputy Chief Executive Mātauranga Māori at Te Aka Whai Ora and as Executive Director Māori Outcomes for Te Ahu a Tūranga Alliance. He has held senior roles in Māori education, including at Waikato Institute of Technology, and contributed to national initiatives such as Te Ahu o te Reo Māori and Ngā Kura ā-Iwi.

He began his career in journalism at TVNZ’s Te Karere. He holds an MA (Music) with distinction and qualifications in te reo Māori, performing arts, and media, and is a licensed translator and graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo.

Poutama Trust appointment

Mark Gray (Tapuika, Ngāti Rongomai, Tūhourangi) has been appointed to the Poutama Trust for a five-year term.

Mark Gray is currently Group General Counsel for Magnis Energy Technologies Limited and a non-executive Director of Telkwa Mining Limited. Mr Gray holds a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University and has been admitted to practice in New Zealand and Australia.

His law experience spans major law firm practice, corporate law and niche General Counsel roles. Mr Gray’s previous roles include founder and Chief Executive Officer of Allegiance Coal, Head of Legal for DiamonEx Ltd, Chief Executive Officer of Bounty Industries Limited and Partner of Bell Gully Buddle Weir in Wellington. Mr Gray is an experienced corporate leader with a strong background in the legal, investment, governance, financial, energy, export and resource development sectors.

Waitangi Tribunal appointment

Juliet Tainui-Hernandez (Ngāi Tahu, Te Whakatōhea) has been appointed by the Governor General to the Waitangi Tribunal for a three-year term.

Ms Tainui-Hernandez is a full-time director serving on the boards of ASB Bank and Whai Rawa Fund Ltd, and formerly Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation. She has governance experience across commercial, financial, and Iwi sectors, with expertise in regulatory law and Māori economic development.

Her previous roles include Chief Compliance Officer at Norton Rose Fulbright and Assistant Governor at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. She began her legal career at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and has practised in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. She continues to advise trusts, corporates, and her home rūnanga, Ōnuku, integrating legal and policy expertise with kaupapa Māori principles.

 

 Memberships as at 16 September 2025

Bolded names indicate outgoing members.

Poutama Trust

Member
Date of appointment
Expiry date

Kim Skelton (Chair)
03/08/2020
03/08/2025

Rachel Maidment
03/08/2020
03/08/2025

Hinerangi Edwards
02/06/2021
01/06/2026

Heta Hudson
02/09/2023
01/09/2028

Riki Ellison
02/09/2023
01/09/2028

 

Te Mātāwai

Member
Date of appointment
Expiry date

Ministerial appointed members

Penetaui Kleskovic
16/04/2019
15/05/2025

Reikura Kahi
19/03/2025
18/03/2028

Te Mātāwai appointed members

Brenda Soutar (Co-Chair)
01/04/2021
31/03/2027

Mātai Smith (Co-Chair)
01/01/2020
31/12/2026

Kiri Tamihere-Waititi
28/02/2025
27/02/2028

Kylie Brown
01/10/2018
30/09/2025

Teina Boasa-Dean
10/10/2018
09/10/2025

Dr Haki Tuaupiki
08/08/2022
07/08/2025

Hohepa Isaac-Sharland
01/09/2023
31/08/2026

Agnes MacFarland
01/12/2023
30/11/2026

Aperahama Edwards
01/09/2021
31/08/2023

Ruakiri Fairhall
27/10/2024
26/10/2027

Kiwa Hammond
10/02/2025
09/02/2028

 

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

Member
Date of appointment
Expiry date

Professor Rawinia Higgins (Chair), MNZM – Te Mātāwai nominee
30/06/2018
27/09/2026

Charisma Rangipunga (Deputy Chair) – Te Mātāwai nominee
30/06/2015
30/11/2024

Te Haumihiata Mason, ONZM – Te Mātāwai nominee
28/03/2025
27/03/2028

Te Atamira Jennifer

Ward-Lealand, CNZM – Ministerial appointment

31/08/2023
01/09/2026

Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod – Ministerial appointment (Becomes Deputy Chair for remainder of his term)
22/10/2019
01/09/2026

 

Te Māngai Pāho

Member
Date of appointment
Expiry date

Dr Eruera Tarena (Chair) – Ministerial appointment
12/02/2014
05/03/2025

Paraone Gloyne (Deputy Chair) – Te Mātāwai nominee
10/07/2019
05/03/2025

Tamalene Painting – Te Mātāwai nominee
01/07/2020
27/03/2028

Brian Morris – Ministerial appointment
05/09/2023
05/09/2026

Erana Reedy – Te Mātāwai nominee
28/03/2025
27/03/2028

 

 

Waitangi Tribunal

Member
Date of appointment
Expiry date

Chief Judge Dr Caren Fox
22/08/2023
22/08/2028

Professor David Williams
31/03/2023
13/03/2026

Professor Susy Frankel FRSNZ
29/01/2020
13/07/2026

Dr Paul Hamer
29/01/2020
13/07/2026

Basil Morrison
25/08/2008
13/07/2026

Kevin Prime
24/05/2021
10/10/2027

Kenneth Williamson
10/10/2024/
10/10/2027

Dr Hana O’Regan ONZM
24/05/2021
18/12/2027

Derek Fox
24/05/2021
18/12/2027

Professor Tā William Te Rangiua (Pou) Temara
25/08/2008
18/12/2027

Dr Ruakere Hond
24/10/2018
18/12/2027

Kim Ngarimu
24/10/2018
18/12/2027

Tipene Chrisp
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Philip Crump
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Vanessa Eparaima MNZM
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Grant Hadfield
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Rex Hale
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Kingi Kiriona
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Tafaoimalo Leilani Tuala-Warren
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Hon Ron Mark
18/12/2024
18/12/2027

Gerrard Albert
17/04/2025
16/04/2028