Statement From Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi O
Ngāpuhi Board of Trustees
Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi O
Ngāpuhi Board has met to give consideration to the role of
its Chairman, Raniera Tau, following his sentencing by the
Invercargill Court on 11 August 2016. Mr Tau has been on
leave since October 2015.
The Board has decided to
extend Mr Tau’s leave for a further six months. This will
allow the completion of his three month community detention
sentence, and after that a smooth transition for the
incoming Chief Executive, who takes up the position on 2
November 2016.
Acting Chair, Carol Dodd, said the
Board had put the interests of Ngāpuhi first, as it did in
all matters.
Following the six month period of
leave, the Board will again assess the situation regarding
Mr Tau’s role within the organisation.
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