Kaiwhakahaere Pakihi | General Manager Business Services & Operations
Kirsty Tamanui - Ngāti Porou, NgaAriki Kaiputahi
Kirsty joined the team in July 2017 and has developed better business practice, management and operations oversight. Kirsty is the Trust's key relationship contact for our Crown and local Council partners, manages our assets and the Trusts' business and office operations.
Immediately prior to joining Taranaki Whānui, Kirsty was the Business Manager, Policy Partnerships for Te Puni Kōkiri and brings with her 10 years of business management experience.
Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive
Kara Puketapu-Dentice - Te Āti Awa, Ngāi Tuhoe
Kara was appointed to the role of Chief Executive in January 2024. Kara will be leading out priority kaupapa for the Trustees, such as the Trust's strategic direction, membership engagement and working collaboratively with our whānaunga entities to enable a collective exploration for shared opportunities. Kara was born and raised in Wainuiomata and is of Te Āti Awa and Ngāi Tuhoe descent.