Maori Relations Unit

Te Pae Hononga Maori (Maori Relations team) is responsible for:

• Initiating, developing and implementing strategies that enable the Council to meet its statutory responsibilities to Tangata Whenua.
• Facilitating communication between Tangata Whenua and Council.
• Providing advice and support across Council in relation to things Maori - e.g. in policy development, staff education, research, kaitiakitanga issues and initiatives, consultation, etc.
  

The key practical outcomes desired include:

• The development of effective and sustainable relationships between the Council and Tangata Whenua of the Auckland region.
• Raised awareness within the Organisation of resource management issues of significance to Tangata Whenua, consultation processes and Tikanga Maori (Maori customs and protocols).
• Council and Tangata Whenua are well informed of issues of interest and concern to each other leading to equitable outcomes.
  

Contact the Maori Relations team:

Johnnie Freeland
Manager Maori Relations
Email: john.freeland@arc.govt.nz
Phone: 09 366 2000 x 8098

Kristy Hill
Maori Planner - Kaiarahi
Email: kristy.hill@arc.govt.nz
Phone: 09 366 2000 x 8087

Tipa Compain
Maori Planner - Kaiarahi
Email: tipa.compain@arc.govt.nz
Phone: 09 366 2000 x 8093

Hauauru Rawiri
Maori Planner - Kaiarahi
Email: hauauru.rawiri@arc.govt.nz
Phone: 09 366 2000 x 8627