July 09, 2020
Sundgren to leave Te Ātiawa with sound base
The chief executive of Taranaki iwi Te Ātiawa's post settlement governance entity is moving on after six years.
Chair Liana Poutu says Hemi Sundgren has steered Te Kotahitanga o Te Ātiawa through its crucial establishment period.
He has established strategic partnerships and worked closely with the commercial company to optimise property and settlement rights to ensure a stable foundation for the trust, which now has a diversified portfolio of assets worth $110m.
He also oversaw the development of the Ka Uruora programme which includes a whānau savings programme, financial education programme and a housing programme to support whānau to enter home ownership.
Mr Sundgren starts his new role at Tourism NZ in October 2020.
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