Kaiwhakahaere
Robert Edwards
Chairman 
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Dickie Farrar
Chief Executive 
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Priscilla Drummond
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Iwi Development Projects Manager -Daniel Arapeta Paruru (Danny)
Iwi: Whakatōhea, Te Whānau-Ā-Apanui, Tūhoe, Ngai Tai, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngati Kahungunu,Te Aupouri,
Hapū: Ngati Rua, Ngati Patu
Iwi: Whakatōhea, Te Whānau-Ā-Apanui, Tūhoe, Ngai Tai, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngati Kahungunu,Te Aupouri,
Hapū: Ngati Rua, Ngati Patu
Operations Manager
Louisa Erickson
Iwi: Whakatōhea
Hapū: Ngati Rua, Ngati Ngāhere
Louisa returned to Ōpōtiki in 2009 to live and work with the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board after many years in management, both in the health and education sectors. Louisa love’s living at home, and her wish is that her children will one day return with all of her mokopuna. She believes this is their tūrangawaewae, and wants them to work and to contribute to the exciting future that exists for Whakatōhea.
Her vision for the future is to that our pēpi and tamariki live in safe and nurturing homes; that they are well educated and prepared for the world in which they live in, that they are raised by parents with a strong identity and connection to their whānau and hapū.
Louisa Erickson
Iwi: Whakatōhea
Hapū: Ngati Rua, Ngati Ngāhere
Louisa returned to Ōpōtiki in 2009 to live and work with the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board after many years in management, both in the health and education sectors. Louisa love’s living at home, and her wish is that her children will one day return with all of her mokopuna. She believes this is their tūrangawaewae, and wants them to work and to contribute to the exciting future that exists for Whakatōhea.
Her vision for the future is to that our pēpi and tamariki live in safe and nurturing homes; that they are well educated and prepared for the world in which they live in, that they are raised by parents with a strong identity and connection to their whānau and hapū.
Iwi Social Services Manager
Ian Linton
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Education Group Manager
Faith Allison-Gebert
Iwi: Whakatōhea,Te Whānau-Ā-Apanui,Tūhoe,Te Whanau-A- Maruhaeremuri
Hapū: Ngati Rua,Ngāti Kuri
Faith is responsible for the Boards education strategy which includes our Private Training Establishment, Te Wananga o Aotearoa Raranga program, as well as two (2) Early Childhood Centres Te Aria Toka, and Pa Harakeke . Faith comes from a background of working in Kohanga Reo and Primary school teaching in Auckland and she has held positions in management as Deputy Principal and Principal at our Local Primary School for the last 7 years.
Her vision is that all tamariki are engaged in quality education, and whānau are empowered to attain educational success. She sees that “Investment in youth of today” will benefit Whakatōhea in achieving its longer term aspirations”.
Faith Allison-Gebert
Iwi: Whakatōhea,Te Whānau-Ā-Apanui,Tūhoe,Te Whanau-A- Maruhaeremuri
Hapū: Ngati Rua,Ngāti Kuri
Faith is responsible for the Boards education strategy which includes our Private Training Establishment, Te Wananga o Aotearoa Raranga program, as well as two (2) Early Childhood Centres Te Aria Toka, and Pa Harakeke . Faith comes from a background of working in Kohanga Reo and Primary school teaching in Auckland and she has held positions in management as Deputy Principal and Principal at our Local Primary School for the last 7 years.
Her vision is that all tamariki are engaged in quality education, and whānau are empowered to attain educational success. She sees that “Investment in youth of today” will benefit Whakatōhea in achieving its longer term aspirations”.
Whakatōhea Health Centre Practice Manager - Jody Earp
Iwi: Whakatōhea
Hapū: Ngati Patu
Jody has been with the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board for almost 1 year and has worked in the Health sector for most of her career. Jody has a Pharmacy background and has been working in the Primary care field for 6 years. She is committed to ensuring the Health and Wellbeing of our community is met with the best possible outcomes.
Her vision for the future is to ensure that our whānau are happy, healthy and living beyond the national average age.
Iwi: Whakatōhea
Hapū: Ngati Patu
Jody has been with the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board for almost 1 year and has worked in the Health sector for most of her career. Jody has a Pharmacy background and has been working in the Primary care field for 6 years. She is committed to ensuring the Health and Wellbeing of our community is met with the best possible outcomes.
Her vision for the future is to ensure that our whānau are happy, healthy and living beyond the national average age.
Farm Manager - Josh Collier
Iwi: Whakatōhea
Hapū: Ngati Patu
Josh has recently moved home to Whakatōhea after farming in the South Island for the last 6 years working on dry stock and dairy farms. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience of working in the dairy industry as well as dairy farm conversions. Josh’s areas of expertise include irrigation management, pasture renovation, crop and spray management just to name a few.
His vision for the future is to see our farm viewed as an industry leader both economically and environmentally while showing our young people that farming can be a rewarding career.
Iwi: Whakatōhea
Hapū: Ngati Patu
Josh has recently moved home to Whakatōhea after farming in the South Island for the last 6 years working on dry stock and dairy farms. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience of working in the dairy industry as well as dairy farm conversions. Josh’s areas of expertise include irrigation management, pasture renovation, crop and spray management just to name a few.
His vision for the future is to see our farm viewed as an industry leader both economically and environmentally while showing our young people that farming can be a rewarding career.