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Awhina Ngātuere BCOM, Dip Te Reo Maori
Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Te Whānau ā Apanui Awhina is the managing director of August & August Ltd trading as MĀORIWORKS and comes with an extensive background in strategic project management, community development, events and more recently Māori economic development. With strengths in management, events and business development together with her passion and an eye for detail, Awhina strives for success in all aspects of her work. MĀORIWORKS's mission is to be a leading provider of kaupapa Māori events in Aotearoa and beyond. Since launching MAORIWORKS in 2015, she has secured national, regional and local contracts with clients ranging from government, industry, Iwi, community to Trusts and Incorporations. Awhina is also the General Manager of Te Puna i Rangiriri Trust - an arts and cultural organisation who strives to uphold kaupapa Māori initiatives in Tauranga. She is also the Kaihautu Ohanga Māori for He Mauri Ohooho and leads the implementation of the Māori economic development strategy action plan in the Bay of Plenty region. As a community person and mother, Awhina is a board member of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Otepou and the Tauranga Māori Business Association. Recently married to husband Joel, together they enjoy a busy lifestyle with 5 children combined who they adore, and who keep them on their toes! |
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Joel Ngātuere BA Dip Adult Ed Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Porou Joel has a proven background in Education in the secondary and tertiary sectors as well as holding key roles within the Ministry of Education. He also has an extensive military background in both the Navy and special forces. His passions involve improving Māori achievement as well as raising governance capability within Māori entities. Joel is in his final stages of his MBA and aims to complete his thesis by June 2019 where he is exploring 'rebuilding native nations' in the context of his hapu Ngati Kahukura-awhitia. Joel brings his vast experience, passion and skill to the project management team. His strengths include relationship management, business development and financial management. |