Huakina Development Trust
Marae Forum Committee
Marae Forum is represented by the following Marae:
Weraroa | Pukerewa | Ooraeroa |
Pakau | Tauranganui | Tikirahi |
Te Kumi Paa | Te Awamarahi | Ngaa Tai E Rua |
Ngaa Hau E Wha | Mangatangi | Te Puea |
Robert Clark (Te Kumi Paa) - Chairperson
For Robert and his marae, Huakina represents a place to gather (Te Puaha ki Tāmaki) and connect through kōrero, upholding the value of whanaungatanga. It is a space dedicated to nurturing the wellbeing of our people—hinengaro (mind), tinana (body), and wairua (spirit).
One goal Robert wishes to accomplish for his marae is to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the land and waterways, while upholding mana motuhake in all things Māori.
Denis Holland (Te Kumi Paa) - Kaumaatua
Ngati Tipa
To Denis and his marae, Huakina is the overarching Pou Herenga that unites the many whānau, marae, and hapū of Te Puaha and Kei o te Waka. It upholds tikanga values such as manaakitanga and tiakitanga in the delivery of social services to our whānau and the wider community. These taonga tuku iho are vital to preserve, as they affirm our identity and distinguish us from mainstream service providers.
One goal Denis wishes to accomplish for his marae is to make it relevant and meaningful for both rangatahi and pakeke. The long-term future of the marae relies on their active engagement in marae life. To achieve this, it’s important to create space for rangatahi to be heard, while also encouraging their growth into leadership as future kaitiaki. This requires a willingness to step back, share responsibility, and acknowledge that the way our marae operates—including its functions and tikanga—may evolve over time.
Acknowledgments
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou — to all our marae representatives, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment.
As the voice of your respective marae, you bring with you the mana, aspirations, and kaupapa of your people, helping to shape and guide the direction of Huakina Development Trust. Your contributions ensure our mahi remains deeply rooted in tikanga Māori and responsive to the needs of our whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Through your collective leadership, we honour the vision of those who came before us and lay a strong foundation for future generations.
