Your Trustees

Susan Peters (Te Paatu, Ngāti Tara, Matakairiri, Ngāti Kahu), Bachelor of Social Work, and is currently employed by Oranga Tamariki. Having worked in kōhanga reo, whānau trusts, and marae committees, Susan has over 15 years’ experience in administration. Susan is a trustee of the Parapara Marae Māori Reservation Trust, Matakairiri (Taipā) Marae Trust, Parapara Church Trust, Te Uri o Finlayson Henare rāua ko Moutini Marchia Poharama Whānau Trust, treasurer of Omatai Waka Club, and chairperson of the Land & Takutai Moana subcommittee. Susan is a founding member of Te Paatu ki Kauhanga Trust Board.

Sophie Tauhara (Te Paatu, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine) PGDip Māori and Pacific Development, consults at Pukenga Consultancy Ltd, providing strategic advice and perspective in health and disability. Sophie Chairs the Patient, Whanau Centred Care Board at Counties Manukau District Health Board and is a Consumer Council member. Other roles include Chair for the Opapaki Ahu Whenua Trust, member of Kahui Iti, and secretary of Te Hokinga Mai, Te Roopu Wāhine Māori Toko i te Ora Branch, Tamaki Makaurau.

Donna Tobin (Te Paatu, Ngāti Kahu) is certified in Leadership and Management Training, Disability Support, Aged Care, and Autonomic Dysreflexia Management. Donna is a strong communicator committed to dignity, safety, and well-being and actively involved in community service through volunteer roles, demonstrating a deep commitment to improving the lives of others and giving back to the community. 

Ngaire Tauhara-White is an accomplished educational leader and governance specialist with extensive experience in Māori education, community development. A previous Deputy Principal and Principal Nominee at Kaitaia College, and has previously held the position of Principal at Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, a leading kura kaupapa Māori in Awanui.  Beyond education, Ngaire is a co-claimant for Waitangi Tribunal Claim WAI 1842.