FIVE IWI CONFEDERATION

What is the Five Iwi Confederation? This refers to the five iwi located within the Far North: Te Aupouri, Ngati Kuri, Ngai Takoto, Ngati Kahu and Te Rarawa. Our Board of Trustees comprises one representative of each iwi along with community representatives.

What are these benefits?

• Reinforcing Whanaungatanga (relationships);
• Relationship strengthening between iwi (tribes);
• Certainty and a politically stable environment for planning purposes;
• Trust's services operate unencumbered throughout Te Hiku O Te Ika (Tail of the Fish);
• Economies of scale;
• Avoidance of duplicated administration and services;
• Ability to deliver a multi-disciplinary approach to health care more efficiently;
• The most effective model for delivering any service in the Tail of the Fish.

The Board of Trustees:We have several community representatives on our Board. Current iwi and community representatives on the Board of Trustees are:

From Left to Right: Michelle Wi (Te Aupouri), Ossie Peri (Te Rarawa), Keringawai Evans (Ngati Kahu), Dr. Bruce Gregory (Chairperson), Rev. Frank Harrison (Community).