New Chief Executive Officer for the Pahauwera Development Trust - Robin Hape

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Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated would like to congratulate Robin Hape for taking up the position of the Chief Executive Officer for the Pahauwera Development Trust. Robin was formally welcomed at a pōhiri held at Waipapa-a-iwi Marae this morning. Robin has had 30years experience working in government and non-government organisations such as Māori Affairs, Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, Ministry of Fisheries and most currently he has worked for Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi through delivery of community and tertiary education to marae. Robin is also the Chairman of the Kahuranaki Marae Trustees and is heavily involved in marae/hapū development. During his kōrero today, he recalled that as a young man entering the mainstream workforce he was embraced by Marjorie Joe, of Pahauwera descent, who took him under her wings as a young trainee at Māori Affairs. After 30years of experience in the workforce, Robin is pleased to be able to give back to Ngāti Pahauwera.

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