The Trust includes Sir Paul Reeves, Hon Koro Wetere, Dr Terry Ryan, Mrs Druis Barrett and Dr Wharehuia Milroy.
| Sir Paul Reeves - Te Ati Awa (Chair)
Sir Paul Reeves is a former Anglican Archbishop and Governor General of New Zealand. In recent times, Sir Paul has maintained a busy work programme as Professor at the Auckland University of Technology, Deputy Leader of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the South African General Elections, Leader of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the Ghanaian Elections, Chairperson of the Fiji Constitution Review Commission, and Visiting Montague Burton Professor of International Relations at the University of Edinburgh. He was the foundation Chair of the New Zealand Bioethics Council –Toi te Taiao, and is to Chair the 2004 Hui Taumata. |
"For too long Māori society has been fragmented as a result of the physical realities of the depletion of rural areas and urbanization leading to the remoteness of so many Māori communities." |
| Hon Koro Wetere - Tainui Hon. Koro Wetere is a member of Te Kauhanganui and Te Kaumarua of Tainui. A former Labour MP, Koro was the Minister of Māori Affairs from 1984 - 1990 and also held ministerial portfolios in Valuations, Lands and Forests. He is a native speaker of Māori. He has a long record of community service. Koro’s experience with the machinery of Government and strong networks across the government executive and agencies ensures that the Trust will always be responsive to the institutions of both Māori and the Crown. |
"Māori have been yearning for a togetherness and it is something I have been working towards making a reality again – and that's a process that began in 1986. Tūhono's vision is to see internet savvy Māori take their friends and whanau on the journey." |
| Druis Barrett - Ngati Whatua
Born in Kaipara and resident in Whangarei for 30 years, Druis has 15 years experience in policy and operational service delivery to Māori communities, in particular in the area of Māori health. In 1984, Druis was part of a group to formulate the constitution of Te Runanga o Ngapuhi, and her subsequent nomination by Ngati Whatua Kaumatua to serve on the first board of the Ngati Whatua Runanga reflects her close association with and ongoing commitment to the interests of iwi. Druis has been the Chair of her Marae for the past 6 years. At a national level, she has had an advisory role to two Ministers of Health, served on the Gisborne Cervical Screening enquiry, and is a past National President of the Māori Women’s Welfare League. Druis is a director of the Māori Women’s Development Corporation and was a Commissioner to the Māori Employment and Training Commission. Her close connections and continuing work with Māori communities on a daily basis, ensures that the Trust is provided with an unambiguous view of Māori at the grassroots level. |
"The internet is a great tool. With over 70% of Māori having access to the internet, Tūhono aim to leverage this by offering quality online solutions which can enhance the Māori Community because it's easy to use, accessible and convenient." |
| Dr Terry Ryan - Ngai Tahu Dr Terry Ryan is currently the Kawai Kaitiaki of the Whakapapa Unit, Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu. In 1995 Terry received the MBE, and more recently an honorary Doctorate of Science from Lincoln University for his contribution to genealogy. He is proud of all his lines of descent - Māori and Celtic -and his family’s affiliations with Te Tai Tokerau, Waikato and Te Waipounamu. Terry’s skills and experience in establishing and maintaining the most comprehensive register of iwi members in the country ensures that the Trust is well informed about the strategic and operational matters of its core business. |
"This is a quantum leap forward for Māori with the utilization of technology to further their advancement. With Tūhono's Online Services we are providing a tool for Māori and Iwi which is easy to use, convenient and accessible 24/7" |
| Dr Wharehuia Milroy - Ngāi Tuhoe
Dr Wharehuia Milroy was formerly a commissioner for Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori and a Professor in the Māori Studies Department at the University of Waikato. He is a Tuhoe kaumātua and has produced written works on a wide range of traditional and contemporary Māori issues. Wharehuia is a current member of the Waitangi Tribunal, the New Zealand Geographic Board, the Māori Reference Group for the Tertiary Education Committee, and an adviser to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and the Ministry of Justice. He is one of a small group of recognised authorities on Tikanga and Te Reo Māori, thus providing the Trust with impeccable advice and insight into both the traditional and contemporary aspects of these areas. |
"Our people must take the lead in this because it is about mana, their determination to take leadership and their desire to move forward to make things happen. Gather your whanau online today." |