Hanganga
Governance Structure
Current Structure
Elected trustees are responsible for caring for the whenua, maintaining our marae facilities, and overseeing the implementation of our strategic plan. Our Marae Committee brings the aspirations of the Paa to life through coordination.
In 2020, we launched our strategic plan Tookihi Whakamua, which includes around 100 objectives. These objectives are driven forward by eight specialist groups known as Rau. Each Rau selects and progresses goals aligned with their area of expertise. Our current Rau include: Taiao, Maatauranga, Ahumahi, Hononga, Hauora, Rangatahi, Hanga Whare, and Kaumaatua.
A representative from each of the Rau attends the administration group Tuhimanu who help oversee specific objectives and responsibilities.
In 2025 the Paa has established an entity.
Marae Trustees
Pop Raihe
Piupiu Hobson
Huirama Matatahi
Koroki Waikai
Paea Muru
Taitumu Maipi
Taini Rutene
Matehaere Clarke
Tukaroto Mahuta
Walter Toka
Treasurer: Joanne Mason-Waikai
Secretary: Moanaroa Matatahi
Marae Committee
Chairperson: Koroki Waikai
Treasurer: Marama Flavell
Secretary: Moeroa Devonshire
Rautiaki
Taiao : Tukaroto & Rangimarie Mahuta
Maatauranga : Matehaere Clarke & Tukaroto Mahuta (Jnr)
Ahumahi : Pop Raihe & Huirama Matatahi
Hononga : Huirama Matatahi
Hauora : Koroki & Joanne Mason-Waikai
Rangatahi : Paea Muru
Hanga Whare : Walter Toka & Hine Carmichael
Kaumaatua : Taini Rutene & Moeroa Devonshire
Entity
Moeroa Devonshire
Joanne Mason Waikai
Guiding Documents
Our marae activities are governed by a suite of policies and guidelines to ensure the safety, well-being, and respect of all participants while upholding the values and traditions of our Paa. These policies guide the conduct of gatherings, events, and ceremonies, ensuring that they are aligned with our tikanga and kawa.
The suite includes provisions for:
Health and Safety: Establishing practices that protect the well-being of our whaanau and manuwhiri.
Intellectual Property: Ensuring all existing and new innovations and creations of the Marae are protected.
Marae Bookings Policy: Our committment to provide marae facilities and services of a high standard and in line with our guiding value - Manaakitanga.
Bookings Terms & Conditions: Guidelines and standards for hirers of our facilities and whare.
Website Policy: How we promote the safe and responsible use of social media as part of our maataapono.
Maramataka Policy: We are committed to planning and sharing the year's events to engage our whaanau and help everyone connect with Marae activities.
Tangihanga Guidelines: Tikanga guidelines to protect the mana of the tupaapaku, the whaanau pani and the Paa.
Laundry Policy: Standards and guidelines for hirers, visitors and marae members who use the laundry facilities.