Independent Māori Statutory Board announced
Friday, 30 August 2013, 10:43 am
Press Release: Mana Whenua Selection Body
Independent Māori Statutory Board announced
30/08/2013
Nine Members for the next
three-year term of the Independent Māori Statutory Board
for Auckland have been appointed.
They are:
Mana Whenua representatives:
David
Taipari
Glenn Wilcox
Josie Smith
Karen Wilson
Kris MacDonald
Liane Ngamane
Precious Clark
Mataawaka representatives:
John
Tamihere
Tony Kake
Their appointments begin on 1
November 2013. The position of Chair will be decided by the
nine members and appointed from within.
The Independent
Māori Statutory Board was established under the Local
Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 to provide advice to
Auckland Council on issues that affect Mana Whenua and
Mataawaka in Auckland. The appointments were made by the
Mana Whenua Selection Body, sanctioned by the Minister of
Māori Affairs. The selection body began its task on the 4th
July 2013.
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