Tākiri mai te haeata nā runga i te taumata o Ōtawa Maunga, ka mātai whakararo ki ngā wai rokiroki o ōku mātua tīpuna, o Raparapa-ā-Hoe e karekare atu ana ki tōku tūohutanga, ki Hei Marae

I was born and raised at the rekereke of my pāpā, Bruce Stewart and share in the vision that is Tapu Te Ranga Marae and look forward to helping rebuild our papa kāinga in service of our whānau and wider hāpori.

I am passionate about the development of reo for our tamariki and have found a meaningful career as a kaiako kōhanga reo.

Still living on the whenua with my whānau, we continue caring for our tāiao and revitalising te reo Māori me ōna tikanga within our whānau.

oss was appointed by the Mayor of Wellington City Council, Her Worship Tory Whanau. He is the Director of Youth and Community Projects at the Wellington Boys’ and Girls’ Institute Te Whare Taiohi o Pōneke. Ross has a background in accounting, business and youth leadership. Five generations of his ancestors have lived in Aotearoa.  He is hoping, praying and working towards the day when, as a Pākehā, he, his Māori and Pākehā whānau can stand on a just foundation based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships. Ross is passionate about rangatahi, justice, Te Reo Māori and sailing.

Glenda was appointed by Mayor Andy Foster and was recently reappointed by the Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge.  She has a background in the Police, media and sports. Glenda served as a Greater Wellington Regional Councilor and is Chair of Pet Refuge and a Director of KidsCan NZ.

Glenda has enjoyed a successful varied career as a media and communications specialist, strategist, writer/author, lecturer, speaker, CEO, sociologist, criminologist, policewoman and sports professional. Her board and governance experience is varied and substantial. She has been a co-founding director, chair and board member ranging from sports boards, charitable organisations, national political boards, regulatory boards, national trusts, and local government Councilor to the chairing of the Racing Industry Board and the Racing Integrity Board.

Papuwai was co-opted onto the Trust for a further term of three years. She brings her experience from Executive Assistance, People & Development from her time working in the Health & Disability sector.

Ma Ka tū au ki te tihi o tōku maunga o Otawa, pouhia ki te rangi.

Ka whakawhiti atu ki ngā pae maunga o te uku o Takakopiri.

Ka tirotiro whakatau ki te awa o Te raparapa a Hoe.

E rere kau ana ki Tauranga moana

Kei reira tōku waka o Te Arawa e tau ana, e kawe ana i ōna uri.

Ko Otanewainuku ki uta, ko Mauao ki tai, ko Te Rae o Pāpāmoa te kuia e tāpapa ana.

Tēnā tātou, I grew up on the side of dads bulldozer. One day he got a digger and I waited impatiently for it to be my turn…. He said it takes 20 years on a shovel before you’re allowed a turn on the digger. Turns out that rule only applies at Tapu te Ranga, there are much faster ways. But that time on the side of Dad’s machinery has been a cornerstone of my chosen path.

In between owning my own businesses, studying te reo, outdoor leadership, health science contracting as a carpenter, I’ve always come back to the construction industry. I’ve since undertaken study in Civil Engineering and have progressed to manage some major construction projects around the motu.

I’ve a passion for marking out development pathways of aspiring youth, especially rangatahi Māori and a Keen eye for project delivery.

I put my name forward to the Marae community to be considered for a position on the trust in the hope that my construction management experience could be utilised in this phase of TTR. I was appointed by the Marae Community in 2023

Toitu te Tiriti!

Ali is an accomplished senior professional with a

wealth of experience spanning various facets of the

housing system, Primary Health Care and Social

Services. She is known for pushing the boundaries and

taking a proactive stance towards action. Her

unwavering commitment to her people cannot be

understated.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an

aptitude for implementing strategic initiatives that drive

positive outcomes for communities. As a seasoned

change agent, she excels in complex environments,

translating innovative ideas into tangible results, while

championing culturally responsive practices and

advocating for a Māori perspective that aligns with

the aspirations of whānau.

Noteworthy accomplishments include a Executive Masters of Business Administration her thesis being

"Is tikanga a valid model for strategic planning in New Zealand Business" a Masters in Advanced

Leadership Practice her thesis “When you are not tangata whenua on your own whenua," where the

findings were presented at an International Homelessness Conference in Toronto Canada and a Post

Graduate Diploma in Public Health Specialising in Māori Policy. Ali is currently the CEO of The

National Māori Housing PeakBody Te Matapihi He Tirohanga Mō Te Iwi.

Ko Seletute Mila tōku ingoa

No te Pule ‘anga Fakatu’i ‘o Tonga ahau

I whānau au i Nuku’alofa engari i tupu ake au i te Uru o Tāmaki Makaurau

He whāngai ahau i te whānau ō Koro Bruce Stewart rāua Ko Orapai Stewart

Ko Sione Mila rāua ko Malia Lesina Tupou ōku mātua

Ko Lesina-Leigh rātau, ko Taylor ko Daniel ko Hinetai āku tamariki

Ko te tumuaki o te kura tuatahi o Arakura ki Wainuiomata ahau

Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tatou katoa

Tute and her brothers, Viliami Mila and Victor Moore, are whāngai mokopuna to Koro Bruce Stewart and Nanny Orapai Stewart since 1984, through Petelo and Faith Tupou.  Tute has had a long career in education as a teacher, specialist itinerant resource teacher, deputy principal and now principal of Arakura School.  Tute has also been an active member leader and advocate in NZEI Te Riu Roa for almost 20 years, holding numerous positions including Wainuiomata Branch President, Wellington Area Council Chair, National Pasifika Leaders Caucus, Principal’s Council and elected National Executive representative.  Tute brings extensive leadership and governance experience to Tapu Te Ranga Trust including experience in finance and property management.  In addition to education, Tute has a passion for social justice.  In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with family and whānau, reading novels and going for walks. 

Ko Malakai tōku ingoa. I am mokopuna of Bruce Stewart and a member of the whānau at Tapu te Ranga (TTR) Mārae.

I am among the numerous builders who have been part of the Mārae, dedicating 20 years of my professional career intermittently working on the Mārae.

As the owner of my construction company, I’ve gained extensive experience in managing people and projects. I bring this skillset, along with my knowledge of the whēnua, to contribute to the Mārae and community rebuilding efforts.

Papuwai coordinates the development of social initiatives, projects and programmes that fulfill Tapu-te-Ranga Trust Deed purposes. She completes the administrative and communication aspects of the He Taupae Grant on behalf of the Project Control Group, the group's General Manager Glenda Hughes and the Trust Board.

Papuwai also carries out book-keeping duties as the main administrator for the Trust.