ALBY KNAP
Chairperson
Alby is from the Poumako whānau. He is of Ngāti Kirihika and Ngāti Kahu hapu from Wairoa Marae in Tauranga. Alby has had a long career in education. He is now working as a caregiver in Paeroa and is enjoying semi-retirement. Alby holds a number of governance roles in Māori and iwi owned entities in agribusiness and health, in addition to his role as Chairman of Te Hanga South Lands Trust.
RUTHANA OKEROA BEGBIE
Responsible Trustee
Ruthana is well versed in the management of Māori Land, and is the only remaining foundation trustee of the Trust appointed in 1981. Ruthana is also a trustee of the Te Raparahi Lands Trust in Te Waotu and was also the initial administrator of the Te Waotu Lands Trust. Along with serving on the Trust, Ruthana plays an active role on her marae, within the local community & with the Raukawa Settlement Trust.
ROBERT JENNER
Responsible Trustee
Rob is President of Murupara Citizens Club, Chairman of Tipapa Marae and Chairman of Te Ika Whenua Hauora. He is a member of the negotiations team for Ngati Manawa treaty settlements, a member of Mai i Nga Kuri a Wharei ki Tihirau Fisheries Forum and he assisted with completion of the Ngati Manawa environmental management plan.
PAKI SEMMENS
TRUSTEE
My name is Paki Semmens, I was born and educated at Matamata, my parents are Jack and Awhea Aoake, I have been a Trustee of the Te Hanga South Lands Trust since 2012, and have enjoyed learning about our whenua, and how to keep it viable for the future of all our whanau , especially our mokopuna. With the help of all your Trustees, I have grown with confidence and I am able to provide a different perspective and am absolutely enjoying the challenge.
I am a current Trustee on Paiakamangaotua No 3 block situated in Tapapa, which runs into Te Hanga South block, although much smaller, the kaupapa remains the same, that is to look after the whenua for everyone.
I have a grown family myself and hopefully my children will step up and learn as I have.
I hope I can serve our whanau to the best of my ability and I look forward to the future and all its challenges.
"Ahakoa he iti, hei pounamu"