Te Matatini Te Manahautū | Chief Executive Carl Ross is pleased to advise the re-appointment of Tā Herewini Parata as Heamana | Chairperson of Te Matatini Society Incorporated.
“At today’s annual general meeting the national board of Te Matatini voted unanimously to re-appoint Tā Herewini as chairperson, a decision I am very excited about,” says Carl.
“With Tā Herewini remaining as chairperson, Te Matatini and myself, will continue to be guided by his trusted leadership and experience, ensuring our waka remains steady in our journey ahead.
“The close relationships he possesses with key leaders including Prime Minister Hon Chris Luxon, former prime ministers and ministers of the crown from all political parties, as well as indigenous leaders from around the world, gives Tā Herewini the ability to safely navigate a future for Te Matatini and kapa haka focused on growth and excellence.
“I am looking forward to continuing our strong partnership for the next three years and our work together to achieve our vision of mana Motuhake ki te kāinga, Matatū, Mataora, Matatini ki te ao.”
Notes:
Tā Herewini Parata has continuously held the position of chairperson since being first appointed in 2008
In the 2023 King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori.
As the chairman of Te Matatini and under his leadership the organisation is now receiving equitable funding that will ensure the sustained growth of kapa haka and the benefits that it contributes to Aotearoa.
Budget 2023 allocated $34 million over two years to strengthen the infrastructure of regional kapa haka networks
Budget 2024 allocated a further $19 million annually to baseline funding from 1 July 2025.