April 27, 2022
Tomoana offers sunshine for new Kahungunu chair
Long-serving Ngāti Kahungunu Inc chair Ngahiwi Tomoana has been ousted by Hastings District councillor and mayoral candidate Bayden Barber.
Mr Tomoana says after 26 years people get hoha and look for change,
He remembers his own time taking the helm.
“The old chairmen Charlie Mohi and John Scott said ‘you go for it boy. We don’t want to be standing in a shadow over you. You need clear sunlight to go.’ So that’s what I say to Bayden Barber – you need clear sunlight,” Mr Tomoana says.
He’s not seeking another position, but he will continue to use his experience and work with whānau.