Central North Island iwi Ngāti Rangi has appointed a new chair for its tribal rūnanga Te Kāhui o Paerangi.
Troy Brown will take on the new role at the Hui ā-Tau (annual meeting) on December 8, when current chair Whetu Moataane stands down.
Brown is systems and engagement manager for Waihuia Consulting, chair of Tuhiariki Marae near Raetihi and a rūnanga member of Te Kāhui o Paerangi.
He has been employed in engagement, advisory and activator roles, brokering relationships and managing engagement between government and iwi, and between whānau, hapū and iwi.
“Although I am still building my experience, I have had the privilege of holding several leadership and governance roles in recent years,” Brown said.
“My project management and relationship-building experience have equipped me with transferable skills that I can bring to this role.”
Brown was unanimously supported by Te Kāhui o Paerangi at its October hui in Ohakune, where he spoke about the importance of succession planning.
“My vision for Te Kāhui o Paerangi is to explore innovative ways to engage with more of our whānau and connect with our younger generations.”
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