The Board is made up of six Members. NPDC and Te Kōwhatu Tū Moana (TKTM) each select three board members and an alternate. Each member holds office for a term not exceeding three years.

 

The current members of Te Tai Pari Board are:

Che Tamati

Che Tamati

NPDC Alternate Appointee

Ko Che Tamati tōku ingoa. I’m the Kaiwhakahaere for Mahia Mai A Whai Tara Trust and a proud uri of Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa, and Ngāi Tahu, with whakapapa connections to both Puketapu and Ngāti Rahiri hapū.

I’m deeply rooted in the mānākītanga of Waitara and committed to the wellbeing of our people. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on a number of community-focused boards, including Whai Tapuwae Nõ Rongo, Te Hokai Mua, and the Waitara Foodbank.

My passion lies in caring for our people and making sure everyone in our community has access to kai, care, and opportunities to thrive.

Graham Armstrong

Graham Armstrong

NPDC Appointee

My name is Graham Armstrong. My wife Judy and I have three adult children and five grandchildren, all living locally.

I grew up in Waitara and worked as a Chartered Accountant in Wellington and London before opening my own practice in Waitara in 1979. I retired in 2013.

I enjoy caring for our hobby farm, sea kayaking, white-baiting, fishing, and following rugby. I help support the Rerekapa Hut and am active in Knox Church Waitara, where I serve as an elder, host a men’s group, assist with finances and buildings, and run budgeting courses. I am also a Justice of the Peace and a District Council appointee to the Te Tai Pari Board.

Marion James

Marion James

NPDC Appointee

Marion James (née Thomson) was born and raised in Waitara and is now in her second term as a New Plymouth District Council appointee to the Te Tai Pari Board. With over 30 years’ experience in Community Development, she works as a Community Advisor for the Department of Internal Affairs, supporting community organisations with capacity building and funding. Marion brings strong community knowledge, positivity, and passion to the committee. She has three daughters living locally and enjoys travelling, walking, sewing, community work, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Dave Haskell

Dave Haskell

NPDC Appointee

Coming Soon

Mawhaturia White

Mawhaturia White

Te Kowhatu Tu Moana Appointee

Donna Eriwata

Te Kowhatu Tu Moana Appointee


Rawiri Doorbar

Te Kowhatu Tu Moana Alternate


Geoff White

Te Kowhatu Tu Moana Alternate

In addition the Board has an administrator, appointed by the NPDC. This is Grant Hassall. All correspondence should go to admin@tetaipari.net.

The Board currently has more than $20M in the Waitara Perpetual Community Fund, which is managed by Mercer Investments (NZ) Limited.