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Te Rōpū Ahi Kā (TRAK)

The purpose of Te Rōpū Ahi Kā (TRAK) is to assist the Council to develop a partnership through engagement with Tangata Whenua. As well, it is to identify and advise on issues of concern to Tangata Whenua, the Ratana Community and Council, and facilitate resolution in the best interests of the residents, ratepayers, and Tangata Whenua of the Rangitīkei District.

Māori of Rangitīkeiare represented on Te Rōpū Ahi Kā by members of Ngati Rangituhia, Ngati Whitikaupeka, Ngati Parewahawaha, Ngati Hauiti, Ngati Ariki Turakina, Kauangaroa / Nga Wairiki, Ngati Kauae /Tauira, Ngati Hinemanu / Ngati Paki, Whangaehu, Ngati Tama Kopiri, the Rātana Community, as well as two elected members of the Rangitikei District Council.

Memorandum of Understanding - Tūtohinga

Agreed Terms of Reference Te Rōpū Ahi Kā


2025-2028 TRAK Komiti Members

Tumuaki

Ms Piki te Ora Hiroa (Ngāti Whitikaupeka)

email: tracey.hiroa@mokaipateaservices.org.nz

Tumuaki Tuarua

Ms Kim Savage (Ngāti Parewahawaha)

email: kim@hepunahauora.org.nz

Ngā mema

Ms Moira Raukawa (Ngāti Tamakopiri)
email: mraukawahaskell@gmail.com

Ms Marj Heeney (Ngāi te Ohuake)
email: marj.heeney@gmail.com

Dr Heather Gifford (Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hauiti)
email: hylandgifford@gmail.com

Ms Grace Taiaroa (Rātana Pā)
email: gracetaiaroa74@gmail.com

Dr Mike Paki (Ngā Ariki Turakina)
email: mikepaki030@gmail.com

Ms Gaylene Nepia (Ngāti Kauae/Tauira)
email: nepiawhaanau@gmail.com

Dr Katarina Gray-Sharp (Ngāti Rangi)
email: katarina.graysharp@gmail.com

Cr Alan Buckendahl
email: alan.buckendahl@rangitikei.govt.nz

His Worship the Mayor, Andy Watson
email: andy.watson@rangitikei.govt.nz