Ngā Tangata - Our People
PSGE Board (Post Settlement Governance Entity)
Rewa Billy Brown
Chairperson
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Rewa Billy Brown
I am very proud of all the people involved in the Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Group. With the support and aroha of our people, we are all helping create a long lasting legacy, that’s ultimate purpose, is the elevation and well-being of ngā tāngata o Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, their whānau and through the aroha of our people, the communities we live in
Nini Smith
Deputy Chairperson
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Nini Smith
It has been an honour to serve as Chairperson of Pou Tāngata and as Deputy Chair of the Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Trust (PSGE). Elected to the Trust in 2018, I have drawn on my background in health and business, now supported by a Bachelors Degree majoring in Finance. Pou Tāngata remains responsive to the needs of whānau and continues to enhance cultural, environmental, educational and health aspirations of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
Lucy Steel
Trustee
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Lucy Steel
As one of the Directors for Waiora, I am especially proud of the mahi of the operations team as we paid off the start-up loan for Pounui Mussels and are now making a profit to continue our aquaculture expansion. I look forward to 2025/26 as we continue to explore and make financially sound investments for future generational growth.
Laurie Beamish
Trustee
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Laurie Beamish
It has been incredibly satisfying to see our Waiora aquaculture arm continue to flourish after its initial investment, and we look forward to that continued growth. Our broad scope of restoration projects and practice keeps us focused on the importance of kaitiakitanga to us as an iwi, both on the whenua and in the moana, and I look forward to future contributions as Moana Ora is Ngāti Tai Ora.
Barry Bublitz
Trustee
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Barry Bublitz
I have a background in health, and I am excited about programmes that can help us seek out the best health programme for Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. Working at the Governance level often presents legislative barriers that require a high level of intelligence to navigate for the betterment of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. This keeps you sharp and focused on the business at hand.
Gabriel Kirkwood
Trustee
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Gabriel Kirkwood
This year we have stood firm in the face of pressures such as legal challenges, national policy and the cost of living. These actions threaten our rights and the prosperous futures of our whānau. We’ve responded by defending our place in the political landscape and turning our focus to our marae, our homes, and our people.
Thomas Rawiri
Trustee
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Thomas Rawiri
It has been an honour and privilege to serve Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki as a trustee. I continue to draw strength from our collective resilience, and by witnessing the success of kaupapa such as the Ngāi Tai ki Tua Rangatahi Wānanga that concluded with Hau Tapu at Umupuia Marae during Matariki, offering a powerful moment of reflection and celebration. I am honoured to have been appointed to Pou Tangata o Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Trust (CDT) and represent our iwi on the IMPB – Ngaa Pou Hauora o Taamaki Makaurau Board, extending my commitment to the wellbeing of our whānau & iwi. My deepest acknowledgements to Matua Barry Bublitz for his extraordinary dedication to hauora Māori in our rohe.
Vanessa Reynolds
Trustee
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Vanessa Reynolds
It has been incredibly fulfilling to serve in my first year on the PSGE. I can confidently say we have a multifaceted board well equipped to navigate challenges and foster opportunities for our people. I am heartened by the dedicated kaimahi within our organisation who put in significant efforts across varied kaupapa. Commercially I am encouraged by our commitment to growth, the reinvigoration of Te Haerenga, the strengths within Waiora, and also our tenacity in dealing with the complexities faced by Whenua.
CIT Board (Community Investment Trust)
John Robertson
Chairperson
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John Robertson
It is a privilege to serve Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki in my position as Chair of the Charitable Investment Trust, and to sit on the Boards of the three Charitable Investment Trust subsidiary companies. The mission of these entities is to grow the financial wealth of our Iwi. I have enjoyed a long-term relationship with Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. I offer governance experience from both the public and private sectors. I have a finance, investment and accounting background. I am currently the Mayor of Waitomo.
Anita Killeen
Deputy Chairperson
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Anita Killeen
I am an Independent Director who is privileged to serve on two Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki boards. I am a Financial Services Barrister with 25 years’ legal experience and 15 years’ governance experience. I am the former Chief Prosecutor and Chief Legal advisor for the Serious Fraud Office and I bring a strong focus on audit, risk and compliance to the work of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. My current directorships include; Independent Director General Capital Ltd (NZX), Deputy Chair of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki’s Commercial Investment Board, Director Public Trust, Deputy Chair of Netsafe New Zealand, Director of Domain Name Commission Ltd, and Director of UNICEF New Zealand.
Rewa Billy Brown
Trustee
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Rewa Billy Brown
I am very proud of all the people involved in the Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Group. With the support and aroha of our people, we are all helping create a long lasting legacy, that’s ultimate purpose, is the elevation and well-being of ngā tāngata o Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, their whānau and through the aroha of our people, the communities we live in
Lucy Steel
Trustee
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Lucy Steel
As one of the Directors for Waiora, I am especially proud of the mahi of the operations team as we paid off the start-up loan for Pounui Mussels and are now making a profit to continue our aquaculture expansion. I look forward to 2025/26 as we continue to explore and make financially sound investments for future generational growth.
CDT Board (Community Development Trust)
Nini Smith
Chairperson
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Nini Smith
It has been an honour to serve as Chairperson of Pou Tāngata and as Deputy Chair of the Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Trust (PSGE). Elected to the Trust in 2018, I have drawn on my background in health and business, now supported by a Bachelors Degree majoring in Finance. Pou Tāngata remains responsive to the needs of whānau and continues to enhance cultural, environmental, educational and health aspirations of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
Barry Bublitz
Deputy Chairperson
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Barry Bublitz
I have a background in health, and I am excited about programmes that can help us seek out the best health programme for Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. Working at the Governance level often presents legislative barriers that require a high level of intelligence to navigate for the betterment of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. This keeps you sharp and focused on the business at hand.
Whitney Steel
Trustee
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Whitney Steel
This past year, our CDT board has been focused on laying groundwork. The kind that does not always make headlines but will help us flourish in years to come. Our mahi on Motutapu remains a cornerstone of that long-term vision, and I have been proud to stand alongside our kaimahi at kaupapa stretching from whenua to moana. A true testament to the breadth of work they carry for us all.
Davika Wilson (nee Maxwell)
Trustee
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Davika Wilson (nee Maxwell)
I’m honoured to serve as the Deputy Chair of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Community Development Trust and as a Trustee under Pou Tāngata. With a background in education — including a Bachelor of Education (Huarahi Māori) from the University of Auckland and advanced reo Māori through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa — I bring a deep commitment to kaupapa Māori and community-led development
Staff
Jada Macfie
CEO
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Jada Macfie
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