Governance

HEMI ROLLESTON

Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa, Tauranga Moana

Hemi is  a graduate of the Stanford University Business Leaders Bootcamp (2013 and 2015) and was the 2012 recipient of the NZ Institute of Director's Aspiring Director Award (for BOP Branch).

Hemi has held a number of senior executive roles including Chief Executive of Te Awanui Hukapak Ltd and Callaghan Innovation and was recently General Manager of Te Ao Māori and Science Services, at Scion. He is currently the Chair of Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust, Inzone Education Foundation, the MacDiarmid Institute and Kumikumi Trust.

Kerri Anne Hancock

He uri a Kerri Anne nō te whānau Rogers– nō Ngāti Whakaue (Ngāti Tunohopu, Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Te Rorooterangi) nō Ngāti Rangiwewehi me Ngāti Tarawhai anō hoki.

E noho ana a Kerri Anne me tōna whānau ki to rātau papakainga ki Mangakākahi – kai raro i te maru o Pukehāngi. Ko Michael Hancock tōna hoa tāne, ā, tokotoru ō raua tamariki, Maraea (10), Justin (8) me Te Waere (6).

Kerri Anne’s professional background is fairly diverse across both the public and private sector, and includes Treaty settlement negotiations, environmental kaupapa and leadership positions within her iwi.  She graduated from the University of Auckland with a bachelor degree in Psychology and Māori Studies. In 2019 Kerri Anne was awarded the Emerging Leader award in the Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards for the work she has done in her governance positions for Ngāti Rangiwewehi.

Today, Kerri Anne is the Aho (Practice Manager) for Te Kāhui Raraunga (the operational arm of the Data Iwi Leaders Group). Prior to this she was Tauwharenga (GM) for Rotoiti 15 Ahu Whenua Trust. Kerri Anne is the Trust’s representative on Kakano Whakatipu Ltd and a Trustee on Toi Kai Rawa – a Charitable Trust focused on accelerating Māori economic development in the Bay of Plenty. Kerri Anne is also managing director for Kaupare Consultancy which undertakes strategic planning and te reo Māori focused kaupapa nationwide.

JASON ROGERS

Jason’s father is Graham Rogers and he is from the Rogers whānau of Ngāti Whakaue (Ngāti Te Roro o te Rangi koromatua hapū) and the Leonard whānau of Ngāti Rangiwewehi.

Jason has a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS with Honours) from Waikato University and is a qualified CA.  He has worked for a top 4 Global CA firm – EY (for 6 years), a US investment bank – Bankers Trust (1 year), a large UK private equity house – Pacific Investments PLC (4 years) and a top 10 National Group Builder – Generation Homes (5 years).   He is a professional director and also undertakes lead advisory services for select clients undertaking “M&A”, “buy outs / buy ins”, “raising private equity & debt”, finding “strategic partners” and a range of projects with complexity.  He has a wide range of experience in governance, strategy, leadership mentoring, shareholder disputes, land development, property investment, strategic partnerships, business development, direct investment and private equity. 

He is passionate about advancing the interests of Iwi by utilising economic capacity to deliver better outcomes.  

Angela Grant

Ko Ngāti Whakaue te iwi.

Ko Ngāti Pūkakī, Ko Ngāti Taeotū ngā hapū.

Waihō mā tō hinengaro māori koe e kawe ki te ao”

He pākārito ahau nō te whānau Kingi. He māmā whakatipu tamariki reo māori ki roto i te ao māori.

Angela is a Solicitor with Kāhui Legal.

She took part in the second cohort of Ngāti Whakaue Governance Wānanga, 2023.

Haydn Marriner

Son of Toni and Monika Marriner, Grandson of Wallace and Bub Brell. 

Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāruahine.

Haydn Marriner, a seasoned professional with over 20 years in Tourism, Sales and Communications and Marketing, has joined the Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust as a Board Observer.

Currently the Brand Development Manager at Tourism Bay of Plenty, Haydn brings extensive expertise to his new role.

His career includes senior positions at RotoruaNZ, Kaitiaki Adventures, Contiki Holidays, THL, and Zorb Limited. Haydn has also been the Chair of the New Zealand Backpacker, Youth and Adventure Tourism board since 2022 and a passionate supporter of Kahukura Rugby Club.

Jordan was born and raised in Rotoiti and holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Waikato.

She began her career as a lawyer, specialising in Waitangi Tribunal matters, before transitioning into her current role as a Management Consultant at GHA. She is passionate about advocating for Māori and her experience in both roles has given her a unique insight into achieving meaningful outcomes.

Now at the beginning of her governance journey, Jordan is excited to learn, grow and contribute in this space, strengthening her ability to serve our iwi.

Candice Waiti Richards

Te Manahautū | CEO

Nō Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Mākino, Ngāti Rangitihi

Candice grew up in Ōhinemutu and has almost 20years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and Finance professional in large organisations in Aotearoa and internationally.

Candice is looking forward to the opportunity to be involved in assisting our iwi to achieve mana motuhake, for ourselves and our mokopuna. She will be focusing her skills in collaboration and commerce to ensure success for the Trust and for our iwi more generally.