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Iwi Relationships Team

The Iwi Relationships Team is a vital link between us, local iwi and hapu, and the general community.

Mihi

Mā te Taonga o te Raukura e tohutia te aratika nui mō tātau katoa.

He mihi tēnei mai te rōpū Honongatanga ā iwi me ngā kai mahi māori o Te Kaunihera o te rohe o Niu Paremata kia koutou katoa i raro I te maru o to tātau ariki.

Nau mai whakatau mai.

May the taonga of the raukura guide us all to the rightful pathway.
Greetings from the iwi relationships team and the Māori staff of New Plymouth District Council.

Within the mantle of 'our lord', welcome and let's embrace.

Kaitakawaenga/Iwi Relationships Coordinator

Aroha Chamberlain

Iwi: Te Ati Haunui-ā-Paparangi, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Rarawa, Te Uri o Hau, Ngapuhi.

Aroha is responsible for providing direction, advice and support to the elected Council, Chief Executive and staff of New Plymouth District Council on the development and management of relationships with iwi/hapu. Aroha also coaches and mentors Māori staff.