Te Tatau o Te Arawa has confirmed its new Board following the completion of the 2026 Trustee Election. All Trustees officially took office on 29 April 2026.

At the Board's inaugural meeting, Rawiri Waru was appointed Chair and Rangitiaria Tibble was appointed Deputy Chair.

Board members

Iwi and Hapū Representatives

• Te Taru White

• Kēpa Morgan

• James Hamiora

• Te Waiarangi Hotene

• Potaua Biasiny-Tule

• Bryce Murray

Land Trusts and Incorporations

• Geoffrey Rolleston

• Rawiri Waru - Chair

Koeke Representative

• Kiri Potaka-Dewes

Ngāti Whakaue Representatives

• Rangitiaria Tibble - Deputy Chair

• Lani Kereopa

Pan-Tribal Entities

• Roku Mihinui

Rangatahi Representatives

• Hinemoa Dawn Nopera-Webby

• Maringi Te Rangi-Ataahua James

The Board looks forward to advancing the aspirations of Te Arawa uri over the coming triennium and supporting a strong, thriving future for generations to come.