Dion Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga Keogh

* Mentored at risk youth in Oranga Tamariki partically Māori who were involved in both the court justice systems and mental health.

* I created programs that were individualized and goals driven where I had youth succeed in clearing their names in the Courts and returning home to whanau because of their progress.

* I often helped facilitate FGC's using my legal background to help youth understand what was happening. I created strong relationships with their whanau and hapu in their transition and goals.

• Designed resources and materials to assist mentees in goal-setting, boosting motivation and clarity of purpose.
• Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.

• In my role as a Team Lead/Manager at Mana Services, a care and protection organisation, I oversaw frontline teams supporting at-risk individuals and whānau. I managed day-to-day operations, ensured compliance with care and protection standards, and provided leadership to staff in delivering high-quality support services. My law background played a critical role in this position, particularly in navigating legal frameworks related to child protection, statutory obligations, and advocacy for whānau within the care system.
  
  A key aspect of my role was supporting and facilitating Family Group Conferences (FGCs), where I worked closely with Oranga Tamariki, legal representatives, and whānau to ensure that decisions aligned with legal and tikanga principles. My legal expertise enabled me to provide informed guidance on care plans, rights, and responsibilities, ensuring that whānau had a strong voice in the process. Additionally, I collaborated with external agencies, iwi, and community organisations to create holistic, legally sound, and culturally responsive outcomes for those in need.
  
  Led by a kaupapa-driven approach, I was committed to upholding manaakitanga and ensuring a safe, empowering environment for both staff and clients while integrating legal knowledge to advocate for equitable and just outcomes.In my role as a Team Lead/Manager at Mana Services, a care and protection organisation, I oversaw frontline teams supporting at-risk individuals and whānau. I managed day-to-day operations, ensured compliance with care and protection standards, and provided leadership to staff in delivering high-quality support services. My law background played a critical role in this position, particularly in navigating legal frameworks related to child protection, statutory obligations, and advocacy for whānau within the care system. A key aspect of my role was supporting and facilitating Family Group Conferences (FGCs), where I worked closely with Oranga Tamariki, legal representatives, and whānau to ensure that decisions aligned with legal and tikanga principles. My legal expertise enabled me to provide informed guidance on care plans, rights, and responsibilities, ensuring that whānau had a strong voice in the process. Additionally, I collaborated with external agencies, iwi, and community organisations to create holistic, legally sound, and culturally responsive outcomes for those in need. Led by a kaupapa-driven approach, I was committed to upholding manaakitanga and ensuring a safe, empowering environment for both staff and clients while integrating legal knowledge to advocate for equitable and just outcomes.
• Skills: General Office Work · Networking · Leadership · Accountability · Strategy

• In my role as a Planner for Ngāti Maru, I work across policy, environmental planning, and iwi development to enhance Ngāti Maru’s presence and influence in key decision-making processes. I help represent the political interests of Ngāti Maru, ensuring our iwi's voice is heard in discussions that affect our future. I engage directly with councils, government agencies, and industry stakeholders—particularly in the power sector—to negotiate relationship agreements and secure mutually beneficial partnerships while safeguarding Ngāti Maru’s cultural, environmental, and economic interests.
  
  My law background provides a solid foundation for drafting policy submissions and navigating legislative processes. A key aspect of my role is representing Ngāti Maru in submissions on proposed bills, ensuring that our iwi’s political interests are strongly articulated and our Treaty rights are safeguarded. I also play an active role in co-governance arrangements, Joint Management Agreements (JMAs), and environmental planning, making sure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, mana whenua rights, and kaitiakitanga are central to decision-making.
  
  Through my work, I help enhance Ngāti Maru’s presence in both political and industry spheres, advocating for our iwi’s long-term growth and sustainability. I am committed to advancing Ngāti Maru’s aspirations by strengthening iwi relationships, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring our interests are integrated into national and local discussions.In my role as a Planner for Ngāti Maru, I work across policy, environmental planning, and iwi development to enhance Ngāti Maru’s presence and influence in key decision-making processes. I help represent the political interests of Ngāti Maru, ensuring our iwi's voice is heard in discussions that affect our future. I engage directly with councils, government agencies, and industry stakeholders—particularly in the power sector—to negotiate relationship agreements and secure mutually beneficial partnerships while safeguarding Ngāti Maru’s cultural, environmental, and economic interests. My law background provides a solid foundation for drafting policy submissions and navigating legislative processes. A key aspect of my role is representing Ngāti Maru in submissions on proposed bills, ensuring that our iwi’s political interests are strongly articulated and our Treaty rights are safeguarded. I also play an active role in co-governance arrangements, Joint Management Agreements (JMAs), and environmental planning, making sure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, mana whenua rights, and kaitiakitanga are central to decision-making. Through my work, I help enhance Ngāti Maru’s presence in both political and industry spheres, advocating for our iwi’s long-term growth and sustainability. I am committed to advancing Ngāti Maru’s aspirations by strengthening iwi relationships, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring our interests are integrated into national and local discussions.
  
• Conducted environmental impact assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop sustainable land use plans.
• Assisted in creating reports summarizing environmental policies and recommendations.
• Evaluated project proposals for potential ecological effects and mitigation strategies.
• Identified opportunities for grant funding applications by staying informed about current funding sources available for environmental planning projects.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and quality control standards for deliverables.

As an RMA Accredited Commissioner, I am responsible for presiding apart of panels in hearings and making decisions on resource consent applications designated by local councils, plan changes, and other matters under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). My role requires a thorough understanding of environmental law, statutory frameworks, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, ensuring that decisions are legally sound, fair, and culturally responsive.

My law degree provides a strong foundation in statutory interpretation, administrative law, and procedural fairness, which are critical in evaluating evidence, applying legal principles, and drafting well-reasoned decisions. My role in hearings alongside others in the panel is to assess submissions from applicants, councils, iwi, and affected parties, ensuring that all perspectives—particularly those of mana whenua—are meaningfully considered. I also scrutinise technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and legal arguments to ensure that decisions are robust and compliant with legal and policy frameworks.

With my background in both law and environmental planning, I bring a unique perspective that balances regulatory requirements with the principles of kaitiakitanga and sustainable resource management. I am committed to upholding procedural fairness, delivering clear and well-reasoned determinations, and ensuring that hearings are conducted with transparency and integrity.As an RMA Accredited Commissioner, I am responsible for presiding apart of panels in hearings and making decisions on resource consent applications designated by local councils, plan changes, and other matters under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). My role requires a thorough understanding of environmental law, statutory frameworks, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, ensuring that decisions are legally sound, fair, and culturally responsive. My law degree provides a strong foundation in statutory interpretation, administrative law, and procedural fairness, which are critical in evaluating evidence, applying legal principles, and drafting well-reasoned decisions. My role in hearings alongside others in the panel is to assess submissions from applicants, councils, iwi, and affected parties, ensuring that all perspectives—particularly those of mana whenua—are meaningfully considered. I also scrutinise technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and legal arguments to ensure that decisions are robust and compliant with legal and policy frameworks. With my background in both law and environmental planning, I bring a unique perspective that balances regulatory requirements with the principles of kaitiakitanga and sustainable resource management. I am committed to upholding procedural fairness, delivering clear and well-reasoned determinations, and ensuring that hearings are conducted with transparency and integrity.

• Skills: Legal Analysis & Decision-Making · Hearing Facilitation & Procedural Fairness · Environmental & Planning Law Expertise · Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation · Critical Thinking & Risk Assessment