Taskforce Member Profiles

The Taskforce operates in a Tiriti/Treaty relationship with two Co-Chairs equally sharing the governance responsibilities of the Taskforce. The members of the Taskforce each identify within the Tiriti/Treaty relationship and operate in a caucus framework. The Taskforce works in this manner to enhance its aim to work inclusively with cultural uniqueness and culture diversity. The members of the Taskforce are:

Tangata Whenua Caucus

• Tony Spelman (Co-Chair)
• Hori Awa
• Pania Coote
• Leon Hawea
• Atareta Poananga

Tangata Tiriti Caucus

• Samuelu (Sam) Sefuiva (Co-Chair)
• Sharon Torstonson
• Kitty Chiu
• Anna Cottrell
• Pancha Narayanan

The National Development Manager is responsible for the delivery of the work programme. The National Development Manager is:

• Iris Pahau

           Contact Details:  
             Email:   awe@paradise.net.nz
             Phone:  (04) -526-2036
             Cell:     021-177-1012