was the Executive Director of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Inc. In this role, Tā Matiu has led the establishment of a primary health service comprising five medical centres, a specialist nursing and health workers service, an addictions and primary mental service and a disability residential service. Tā Matiu is acknowledged as one of the country’s most esteemed Maori leaders and Ngāti Toa is extremely fortunate to have had the benefit of his bold and tireless leadership over the last three decades.

Chief Executive Officer at Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated. He is an experienced director, executive and consultant with specialist skills in implementation and change management, business and economic development (including new venture identification, planning and establishment), strategic analysis and planning, public policy and finance.

Extensive consulting experience in a wide range of private and public sectors (particularly health) including appointment to the boards of PHARMAC, Capital & Coast District Health Board, Health Information Standards Organisation and Health Information Strategy Action Committee. Private sector governance experience in numerous small to medium-sized companies and NGOs.

General Manager of Treaty and Strategic Relationships at Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated. She is an experienced Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in government. Skilled in Non-profit Organisations, Analytical Skills, Government, Legal Writing, and International Relations. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Victoria University of Wellington.

is an experienced Chief Financial Officer, Operations manager and board member. Skilled in corporate and NFP governance and advisory, people leadership and mentoring, strategic planning, business performance management, business transformation, project management, commercial property management, investment evaluation, risk and insurance, budgeting and financial reporting, business taxation, audit management, corporate finance and foreign exchange.

Frances is a chartered accountant and chartered company secretary with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Information Systems and a Diploma in Corporate Management.

Chief Executive at Porirua City Council, is solely responsible to the elected members for all policy advice and management of council affairs. Six general managers report to the Chief Executive. They are jointly responsible for managing council activities and delivering its strategic priorities. She has social housing understanding and experience, tenancy and property management knowledge.

Chief Executive Officer at Western Bay of Plenty District Council with a demonstrated history of delivering in significant capital and long-term investment environments. Leader of Change and Transformation. Skilled in Strategic Direction, Management, Business Process Improvement, Business Development, Leadership and Coaching, Board and Stakeholder Management, and innovative Program Management.

"Having worked across commercial and social sectors, I deliver in complex environments, working through strong relationships and stakeholder engagement."