the committee of management

Committee Members

Andrew Matene Martin, Chair

Andrew has an extensive background in the building and construction industry. Previous roles include Housing Development Manager with the former Maori Affairs. Andrew’s committee portfolio includes housing, personnel and employment matters.
Phone: 027 448 0426

Balance Accountants, Taumarunui - Secretary

Patricia Woitasec
Phone: 07 895 3013
Fax: 07 895 8345
Email: richard@balanceonline.co.nz

Alan Kerei Cockle

With a background in land development, complemented by former roles with the Maori Land Court Alan is well placed to take responsibility for the Incorporation’s Share Register and matters related to Te Ture Whenua Maori and other relevant legislation.
Phone: 021 110 3240
Email: alan.cockle@teurangab2.co.nz

Derek Kotuku Wooster

Derek holds a number of positions on Maori incorporations and trusts throughout the Waikato region. His broadcasting and television sector experience ensures that the Committee is up-to-date on current events and affairs impacting Maori development. Derek holds the portfolio for Off Farm Investments.
Phone: 021 654 044
Email: dwooster@clear.net.nz

Traci Houpapa JP

Traci owns a business specialising in strategic and business planning, and Maori development. She holds the portfolio for education (including education scholarships and grants).
Phone: 021 455 335
Email: traci.houpapa@teurangab2.co.nz

Vonda Houpapa

Well known in the local community, Vonda is a longstanding committee member and brings with her vast experience in community development. With a special interest in our natural surroundings and resources, Vonda holds the portfolio for Environmental Management, working closely with working closely with National, regional and local councils and environmental bodies.
Phone: 07 895 5499
Email: vonda.houpapa@teurangab2.co.nz

Our Professional Advisors

The Incorporation is pleased to use and recommend the accounting and financial services of Richard Burgess Director, Balance Chartered Accountants (Taumarunui), Darren McNae from AgFirst (Rotorua) for agricultural and dairy advice and Santokh Bhullar (Taumarunui) for legal services.

Accounting: Balance Chartered Accountants, Taumarunui

Richard Burgess
Phone: 07 895 3013
Fax: 07 895 8345
Email: richard@balanceonline.co.nz

Solicitor and Notary Public: Ferguson, Bhullar and Scott, Taumarunui

Santokh Bhullar
Phone: 07 895 7629
Fax: 07 895 7622
Email: fbs@xtra.co.nz

Farm Consultant

Darren McNae
Phone Mob: 0274 491178 
Office: 07 349 4333 
Fax (Rotorua): 07 349 4332 
Fax (Hamilton): 07 849 9186
Email: darren.mcnae@agfirst.co.nz