Mr Pita Tipene (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Te Tārawa) has been contributing to his community through governance and as a Māori leader for more than 30 years. Mr Tipene chaired the Waitangi National Trust from 2018 to 2025, having become a Trustee in 2016. He has chaired Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust for 20 years, helping grow and transform the financial assets through sustainable means. He has chaired Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapū Ngāpuhi for 16 years. On behalf of Ngāti Hine and Ngāpuhi, he has been presenting to the Waitangi Tribunal since 2010 and has co-chaired the Initial Hearings Organising Committee, which coordinates more than 110 hapū claims. Mr Tipene is a member of the National Iwi Chairs Forum and has chaired the Manuka Charitable Trust, which protects Manuka as a taonga in the global market. To be a Companion of the King’s Service Order.
Leader, gentleman & scholar recognised by the King: Pita Tipene
Mr Pita Tipene (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Te Tārawa) has been contributing to his community through governance and as a Māori leader for more than 30 years. Mr Tipene chaired the Waitangi National Trust from 2018 to 2025, having become a Trustee in 2016. He has chaired Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust for 20 years, helping grow…
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