Waimārama Māori Committee

The Waimārama Māori Committee (WMC) governs affairs relating to the marae and ngā Hapū o Waimārama. Every three years members are elected to the committee at a public hui where all adult whānau have voting and nomination rights. The WMC meets every third Wednesday of the month at the marae. These meetings are open to all whānau of the marae.

Current Committee Executive

• • Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, Chair

  • Rawinia Barlow, Deputy Chair

  • Cheyenne Lambert, Treasurer

  • Marama Tiakitai Hart, Bookings

  • Innika Broadman

  • Triphena Barlow

  • Moira McGarva-Ratapu

  • Wilson Pearse

Some kaupapa that the Maori Committee is involved in and/or has representation on include:

• • Takitimu Ora (Hawke's Bay Whānau Ora collective) - represented by Bayden Barber

  • Te Haaro (Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Board) - represented by Horiana Williams

  • Ngā Kairauhii (Marae based Māori health initiatives) and Ko Te Marae Te Matatiki Maori Health Innovation 2014-2017

  • Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated case vs Hawke's Bay Regional Council's Ruataniwha Dam Plan Change 6 (2014-5)

  • EIT Trade training scheme 2014-current