March 21, 2023
Sport NZ takes on tiriti task
Sport New Zealand has appointed a taumata to provide leadership for both Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa and High Performance Sport New Zealand as they work towards achieving their Te Tiriti commitments.
Te Taumata Māori will be chaired by Karen Vercoe, who is a current Sport NZ board member, and includes Whaimutu Dewes, Dame Hinewehi Mohi, Sarah Hirini and Rāniera Procter.
The taumata was one of the recommendations of a 2021 independent review of the organisation’s structure and governance.
It will have decision making responsibilities for Māori investment and provide advice across the Sport NZ Group on decisions that relate to Maori well-being.