Te Ao Māori Sub-Committee
The aim of this Sub-Committee is to improve Council’s access to cultural advice and long-term partnerships with Māori, with its focus on:
- Increasing access to knowledge and education for Councillors and staff in Te Ao Māori and tikanga, iwi across Te Tau Ihu and Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
- Creating a visible Māori presence in Council buildings through artwork and bi-lingual signage;
- Developing opportunities to increase Council engagement with Te Tau Ihu iwi; and
- Development of a structure within Council to plan and manage this work.
- Mayor John Leggett (Chairperson)
- Clr Cynthia Brooks
- Clr David Croad
- Clr Mark Peters
- Clr Nadine Taylor
- Iwi representatives (to be advised)