Here you’ll get an overview of how Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou is governed, and the organisational structures that serve to represent the interests of Ngati Porou Iwi members
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Elections and Board
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou is represented by 14 elected representatives, elected every four years by adult members on the Ngati Porou register. As trustees they are accountable to the Rohenga Tipuna from which they are elected. The next elections will be held in 2023.
To find out more about the roles and responsibilities of the Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou download the Trust Deed here.
Get in touch with the TRONPnui Board
If you have a patai or kaupapa that you would like to discuss with the TRONPnui Chairperson or Board of Director/s, please contact the Board Secretary at: board@tronp.org.nz
Mana Whakahaere - Organisational Structure
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Trustee Limited
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Trustee Ltd is the corporate trustee of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Trust. It represents the collective interests of Ngati Porou iwi members. Its board of 14 directors (Elected Representatives) exercise strategic governance over its subsidiaries – Toitu Ngati Porou, Ngati Porou Holding Company Ltd and Ngati Porou Hauora. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for operational activities on behalf of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou.
TE RUNANGANUI O NGATI POROU GROUP CORPORATE SERVICES
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Group Corporate Services provides operational support to Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou and its subsidiaries.
Subsidary boards
The board of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou is responsible for the subsidiary boards of:
Toitu Ngati Porou
Toitu Ngati Porou is the cultural development and charitable distribution arm of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou. It has seven board members who were appointed by the Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou board.
During the Hui a Tau 2020 the new incoming board members were announced, nau mai haramai Ani Pahuru-Huriwai, Agnes Walker, Charlotte Gibson, Ngarimu Parata, WiPere Mita, Naomi Whitewood and Patrick Tangaere
Ngati Porou Holding Company
Ngati Porou Holding Company Limited Ngati Porou Holding Company Ltd is the economic and wealth generation arm of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou. Its five board members were appointed by Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou. Ngati Porou Holding Company Ltd looks after Ngati Porou Seafoods Group and Pakihiroa Farms Limited. It also manages the investment and forestry assets on behalf of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou.
The current board members as at April 2021 are Dean Moana, Bobbi Morice, Bailey Mackey, Diana Puketapu, Sir Rob McLeod (Chair) and Henare Walker. Ngarangi Bidois was appointed associate director.
In 2020 Holdco appointed it's first dedicated CEO, Shayne Walker
Ngati Porou Seafoods Group and Pakihiroa Farms Ltd
Ngati Porou Seafoods Group and Pakihiroa Farms are commercial subsidiaries of Ngati Porou Holding Company. They are each governed by their own boards who are appointed by Ngati Porou Holding Company.
Ngati Porou Hauora
Ngati Porou Hauora provides health services to Ngati Porou/East Coast communities. It has five board members who were appointed by the Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou board.
The current board is Teepa Wawatai, Huti Watson, Matt Pavarno, Rhonda Tibble and Dr Emily McNichols