Selection Body for Independent Māori Statutory Board
Media Release
31 August 2016
Independent Māori Statutory Board Appointments
The nine members for the next three year term of the Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) for Auckland have been
appointed by the statutory Selection Body. Their appointments begin on 1 November 2016 and continue to 31 October 2019.
Mana Whenua representatives
David Taipari
Liane Ngamane
Glenn Wilcox
Renata Blair
James Brown
Dennis Kirkwood
Terrence (Mook) HohneckMatāwaka representatives
Tau Henare
Tony Kake
Tame Te Rangi, Chair of the Selection Body, said the body is excited by the combination of excellence and leadership
represented by the group selected for the next term of the IMSB.
“The comprehensive and transparent selection process undertaken has ensured selections have been made thoroughly and on
their merits resulting in high calibre representation for the Mana Whenua and Matāwaka of Tāmaki Makaurau,” Te Rangi
says.
“It is fundamental to the role of the IMSB that it promotes the issues of significance for the Mana Whenua and Matāwaka
of Tāmaki and ensures Auckland Council acts in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Those appointed for this term of
the IMSB certainly have all the necessary skills and I am confident they will serve all Māori of Tāmaki Makaurau well
over the next three years.”
The IMSB acts to ensure Auckland Council takes into account the view of Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau when making decisions.
The board works to improve Māori wellbeing and development for the benefit of all New Zealanders, particularly everyone
who lives in, or visits, Tāmaki Makaurau.
The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 provides for the appointment of a board to promote issues of
significance for Mana Whenua and Matāwaka of Tāmaki Makaurau.
For more information on the Independent Māori Statutory Board, seewww.imsb.maori.nz
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