Our Purpose

The partnership has five key objectives:

  • To strengthen Te Arawa’s participation in Council decision-making
  • Strategic & Integrated development that identifies opportunities to work together for the betterment of Rotorua
  • Build Te Arawa’s Capacity and Capability to participate in Council decision-making
  • Improve communication, kōrero and information sharing
  • Improve Council’s delivery of its obligations to Māori

The Model

Te Arawa elected a board of 14 members for the next three years to guide the partnership and represent the diverse voices of Te Arawa.

Our members represent Te Arawa’s collective interest and are made up of a broad cross section of Te Arawa. This diverse group includes Koeke (esteemed elders), Rangatahi (young people), Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa hapū and iwi, Māori land trusts and incorporations as well as pan Te Arawa entities.

Te Arawa Partnership

Election Results The successful candidates (in order of votes received) are as follows:

  1. Eraia Kiel
  2. Gina Mohi
  3. Potaua Biasiny-Tule
  4. Te Taru White
  5. Ngaroma (Mala) Grant
  6. Raina Meha-Rangitauira

NB: Aneta Morgan was successfully elected however has since withdrawn due to conflicts with work commitments.

  1. Te Uru o Te Whetu (Fred) Whata (elected unopposed)
  1. Kingi Biddle
  2. Ana Morrison
  1. David (Rawiri) Waru
  2. Geoffrey Rolleston
  1. Eugene Berryman-Kamp
  1. Te Mauri Tait Kingi
  2. Ngahuia Hona-Paku

Te Arawa Partnership Outcome

In August/September 2015 Te Arawa voted and elected a board of 14 members for the next three years to guide the partnership and represent the diverse voices of Te Arawa.

Key facts about the election process:

  • 2,839 votes were received (25% of eligible voters)
  • 77% by postal vote and 23% by online vote
  • Voting papers were sent to 11,153 Te Arawa descendants