The purpose of the Regional co-ordinator is promote the Māori Wardens to agencies and groups across their rohe.

They build relationships with local Councils and assist sub-associations with funding, recruitment, induction, and training development.

Regional co-ordinators can provide you with information about uniforms, vehicles and their use at events coming-up in your region.

Below are the profiles and contact details for one of the regional co-ordinators across the six rohe:

 

 

Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Taitokerau

Hoana Parangi (Ngāpuhi)

Hoana is the regional co-ordinator for Te Taitokerau – Tāmaki Makaurau regions. Her region extends from the Bombay Hills right to the tip of the North Island – Te Hiku o Te Ika.

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Hoana believes in supporting wardens with various kaupapa and providing direction and guidance when needed. This role has given her the opportunity to service the needs of Māori Wardens who work alongside their respective communities including whānau, hapū, and iwi.

Telephone: 027 598 9871 or 09 571 2966 Email: parho@tpk.govt.nz

 

 

Waikato Tainui

Pareaute Panapa-Solomon (Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou)

Pareaute is the regional co-ordinator for the Waikato – Tainui region. Her region extends from the Bombay Hills and Port Waikato in the north, along the western coastline south to Mōkau, eastward embracing the King Country, through to the Kaimai Ranges, the Hauraki plains and returning northwards to the Coromandel Peninsula

Pareaute utilises her role as regional co-ordinator to broker strong relationships with whānau, hapū, marae and organisations that contribute to the capacity and capability of the wardens in her region. A critical component of the work in the Waikato-Tainui region is the kaupapa of the Kiingitanga – this kaupapa is unique to her region.

Telephone: 027 465 5843 Email: panap@tpk.govt.nz

 

Wellington, Kāpiti, Horowhenua and Manawatū

Diana Kawana (Ngā Wairiki) is the regional co-ordinator for the Wellington regional centre covering Manawatū, Horowhenua, Kāpiti and Wellington. She is based in Palmerston North.

As regional co-ordinator, Diana believes that this role has given her an opportunity to provide valuable resources that actively services the needs of Māori Wardens who work alongside whānau, hapū and iwi in their the wider communities.

Telephone: 027 415 9837 Email: kawad@tpk.govt.nz

 

 

 

Whanganui, Taranaki, Rangitikei and Ruapehu

Wayne Seeley (Ngāpuhi) is the regional co-ordinator for the Whanganui regional centre covering the Whanganui, Taranaki, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts in additional to this he covers the Waiariki, Whakatāne and Tauranga districts. Wayne has been a Māori Warden for 22 years and has worked closely with the District Māori Council.

 

He is pleased to be able to work with Māori Wardens in his region as he wants to see the work that Māori Wardens do in their communities more valued. He believes that giving the wardens the right tools is pinnacle to achieving this.

Telephone: 027 415 9651 Email: seelw@tpk.govt.nz

 

Te Tairāwhiti, Heretaunga and Wairarapa

Robert Whaitiri (Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu) is the regional co-ordinator for the Gisborne and Hastings regional centres covering Te Tairāwhiti, Heretaunga (Hawkes Bay) and the Wairarapa.

Through his role Robert wants to help unite the various associations to move forward together. He believes that the current structure sees too many associations competing for the same jobs and for the same pool of pūtea.

There is strength in numbers and if we can all move forward together and become self-sustaining and business orientated including contracting for services, Māori Wardens would be in a much better position to deliver a top quality service.

Telephone: 027 296 9654 Email whair@tpk.govt.nz

Te Waipounamu

 

Meikura Taiaroa Arahanga (Kāi Tahu, Te Arawa, Ngāti Rangi) is the regional co-ordinator for the Christchurch and Nelson regional centres. Her rohe spans the entire Te Waipounamu rohe. Before returning to Christchurch she was in the Wairarapa region. As a regional co-ordinator, Meikura sees her role as one that compliments the Māori Wardens mahi.

 

Telephone: 027 415 9951 Email: arahm@tpk.govt.nz