Hi, I’m
RICHARD NIANIA
Wairoa,HB
Summary
- Dedicated community professional with history of meeting organization goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
- Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
- Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
141
years of professional experience
Work History
Kahungunu Executive Ki-Te Wairoa Charitable TrustWairoa, HKB
Pou Tikanga
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Joined Executive in 1987 as delegate for Te Reinga marae.
- Employed as Local Level Solutions worker (2007-2008)
- Housing support worker (2008 - 2019)
- Pou Tikanga (20019-present) language, custom, tradition adviser to staff, management and governance of the organization.
Mangapoike 2A3 Ahu Whenua Trust (Pohaturoa)Wairoa, HKB
Board of Trustees Member
03.1990 - Current
Job overview
- Part of the management committee that received the block back from the Department of Maori Affairs in 1991.
- Served as chairman in the early 2000s and am currently a cultural advisor to the Trust.
Tauwharetoi 3B1 Maori IncorporationWairoa, HKB
Chairman
07.1989 - Current
Job overview
- Worked on the block from 1975- 1986
- Joined committee in 1989 and became chairman of the block in 2010
- Commonality of ownership with Mangapoike 2A3 is significant.
Wairoa Waikaremoana Maori Trust BoardWairoa, HKB
Chairman of the Board
01.1987 - Current
Job overview
- Joined the Board in 1987 as member for Te Reinga Erepeti.
- Transferred to the Waikaremoana Division in 1991.
- Became Deputy chair in 1997 and chair in 2010.
- Worked in Treaty Claims in the Urewera District Inquiry (2003-2007) Flora and Fauna Inquiry (2006-2008).
- Took part in Direct Negotiations of Wairoa historical claims with the Crown (2009-2016)
- Participated in Treaty Settlement process for Wairoa and the establishment of the Tatau Tatau PSGE. (2016-2019).
- Involved in the establishment of Te Hononga o Nga Awa, a subsidiary of the Tatau Tatau PSGE. (2016-2019)
- Currently cultural advisor to Te Hononga o Nga Awa and their representative to the cultural board of the PSGE
Te Reinga Marae Trustees CommitteeTe Reinga, Wairoa
Secretary
07.1975 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Joined the committee in 1975 and became secretary in 1991.
- Became chairman in 2000 and retired from the committee in 2010
- Continue to be cultural advisor to marae and hapu.
Education
Victoria University of WellingtonWellington, NZ
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology And Maori
11.1991
Skills
- Forty eight year plus experience of interaction with the land, people and places of Wairoa
- Mentored into current roles by the immediate past generations of those Iwi, Hapu, Whanau groups
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pou Tikanga
Kahungunu Executive Ki-Te Wairoa Charitable Trust
04.2019 - Current
Board of Trustees Member
Mangapoike 2A3 Ahu Whenua Trust (Pohaturoa)
03.1990 - Current
Chairman
Tauwharetoi 3B1 Maori Incorporation
07.1989 - Current
Chairman of the Board
Wairoa Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board
01.1987 - Current
Secretary
Te Reinga Marae Trustees Committee
07.1975 - 08.2010
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology And Maori
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