The new board of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou met for the first time yesterday, confirming the appointment of their Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the organisation – Patrick Tangaere and Hekia Parata!
Patrick is an elected representative for Rohenga Tipuna 2 - Whangaokena ki Waiapu, director of Ngati Porou Oranga, and Chairperson of Toitu Ngati Porou board.
Hekia is an elected representative for Rohenga Tipuna 3 – Pohautea ki Te Onepoto.
Press release to follow…