May 26, 2020
Changes at Ngāti Maniapoto
Long-serving The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board chair Tiwha Bell has stepped down.
He will remain on the board as the representative of Te Kaumātua Kaunihera o Maniapoto, while his deputy Keith Ikin takes the chairing role.
John Kaati is the new deputy.
Mr Ikin says Mr Bell put the Iwi first for many years and remained absolutely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for its people.
He says the King Country iwi’s immediate focus is mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on its people, and also completing the settlement of its historic claims.
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