Te Rōpū Kaumātua Kūia o Te Whare Tapu Ō Ngāpuhi was established after a 2006 review of TRAION’s internal systems and capacity. Our main requirement as a rōpū is to ensure that the Trustees of TRAION are meeting their cultural and spiritual obligations to Ngāpuhi across its businesses.

Te Rōpū Kaunihera rotate their attendance amongst the elected members to listen and advise the Board where necessary on cultural and spiritual matters relating to Te Reo, Tikanga, Whakapapa and Whānaungatanga. The rōpū brings mana and integrity to discussions and decision making at the Board level and maintains a presence for and on behalf of the wider Kaumātua Kuia o Ngāpuhi. The rōpū also represent Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-o-Ngāpuhi at events and maintain Inter Iwi relationships at all levels. The role of Kaumātua Kuia is integral to ensuing our vision of “Kia tu tika ai te whare tapu o Ngāpuhi”