Our People

With years of experience and connections to marae, our komiti and kaimahi have a vast range of mātauranga, skills and networks needed to support marae and drive the collective forward.

Te Kōmiti Whakahāere o Te Kotahi a Tāmaki

The kōmiti whakahāere role is to set strategic goals, aligned to our vision.

Martin Cooper
CO Chair & Trustee

Tamara Taka-Jones
Trustee

Our Marae Collective

Curious about who our marae members are? Looking to book a marae for your next event or gathering? Explore our collective and discover the facilities and services each marae offers.

Our Kaimahi

Te Kotahi a Tāmaki currently have five staff, who work to achieve the goals set by the kōmiti whakahāere o Te Kotahi a Tāmaki. They are also there to support the kaimahi, whānau of our marae members to help them thrive, and obtain their goal’s. We are always working to empower our marae, ensuring that each marae holds strong to their own mana motuhake (cultural indigenous autonomy) but are still able to receive the rewards of collectivism and shared collaboration.

Lorraine Douglas
Kaiwhakahaere

Dana Rowell
Financial Officer

Mihi Keita Tibble
Virtual Assistant

Jadein Henare

Kelly Henare
Marae Engagement Lead