August 01, 2016
Te Matawai awaiting minister’s picks
Now all iwi and Te Reo Tukutuku members for Te Matawai have now been selected by the various stakeholder collectives, Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says he can make his two picks.
He says he’s looking to complement the skills on offer from the current 13 members.
Te Matawai has the job of leading te reo Maori revitalisation on behalf of iwi and Maori.
Mr Flavell says it’s a new way for the Crown, iwi and Maori to work together.
Te Matawai’s roles will include nominating board members to Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, Te Manga Paho, and the Maori Television Service, as well as developing the Maihi Maori language strategy to complement the Crown strategy.
The Minister expects to announce his two appointments by the end of August.
Members of Te Matawai
Iwi appointments Appointee
Te Tai Tokerau Waihoroi Shortland
Tainui Pania Papa
Mataatua Bentham Ohia
Te Arawa Cathy Dewes
Te Tai Rawhiti Jeremy Tatere MacLeod
Te Tai Hau-a-uru Ruakere Hond
Te Waipounamu Nuki Takao
Te Reo Tukutuku appointments
Education Mereana Selby
Media Scotty Morrison
Community Hiria Hape
Urban Willie Jackson
Ministerial appointments
Expected to be announced by end of August
Expected to be announced by end of August
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