Since 1981
Te Hanga South Lands Trust
our shareholders / about our people
At the heart of Te Hanga South Lands Trust are its shareholders, Whānau with deep ancestral ties to the whenua and a shared commitment to its future. Connected through whakapapa and united in purpose, our people bring knowledge, experience, and a strong sense of stewardship to protecting and growing the Trust’s assets. Their dedication to sustainable land management and long term development ensures the Whenua is cared for and its benefits endure for generations to come.
Team
Our Kaitiaki
Robert Jenner
Chairperson
Rob is President of Murupara Citizens Club, Chairman of Tipapa Marae and Chairman of Te Ika Whenua Hauora.
He is a member of the negotiations team for Ngati Manawa treaty settlements, a member of Mai i Nga Kuri a Wharei ki Tihirau Fisheries Forum and he assisted with completion of the Ngati Manawa environmental management plan.
Mayanna Hemi Mcgillray
Trustee
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Toni Thom
Trustee
Te Ruia Nga Purapura -“Sow the seeds so they may grow & flourish”.
I’m honoured to be a trustee for Te Hanga South Whenua elected on the board March 2023. The seeds that have been sown by previous Trustees are beginning to grow, it is my commitment to help nurture these seeds with my fellow board members & ensure they will continue to thrive and flourish for future generations to come.
Lee Williams
Trustee
Whānau, Heritage, and Community Commitment
My journey is deeply rooted in my whānau, our whenua, and the strong tradition of service and stewardship passed down through generations. I am committed to upholding the wellbeing, legacy, and mana of our whenua, ensuring its ongoing prosperity for the benefit of all our whānau and future generations.
I bring strong skills in modern software and technology, and am always open to adding another tool to my kete, learning new skills and approaches that support better outcomes.
Building and nurturing strong relationships—both within our community and with key organisations—is fundamental to my approach. I place great value on collaboration that is grounded in respect, trust, and shared purpose. Guided by diligence, aroha, and a long-standing dedication to kaitiakitanga, I look forward to continuing this mahi with integrity and purpose as a trustee of Te Hanga South Lands Trust.
Carole Thompson
Trustee
Mana BEGBIE
Trustee
Kia Ora Koutou Katoa.
Ko Mana Begbie taku ingoa.
No Putaruru ahau.
I’m am an excited member of the team at Te Hanga, and will work hard in caring on the awesome mahi that our predecessors have done for our whenua and uri.
Nga Mihi.
Paki semmens
Trustee
My name is Paki Semmens, I was born and educated at Matamata, my parents are Jack and Awhea Aoake, I have been a Trustee of the Te Hanga South Lands Trust since 2012, and have enjoyed learning about our whenua, and how to keep it viable for the future of all our whanau , especially our mokopuna. With the help of all your Trustees, I have grown with confidence and I am able to provide a different perspective and am absolutely enjoying the challenge.
I am a current Trustee on Paiakamangaotua No 3 block situated in Tapapa, which runs into Te Hanga South block, although much smaller, the kaupapa remains the same, that is to look after the whenua for everyone.
I have a grown family myself and hopefully my children will step up and learn as I have.
I hope I can serve our whanau to the best of my ability and I look forward to the future and all its challenges.
“Ahakoa he iti, hei pounamu”
Sheree Walker
Trustee
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