Marama Royal - Chair
Ngāti Whātua ki Tamaki
Marama is the current Chair of Ngāti Whātua Orakei Trust holding this role since 2017. Marama is also an elected representative of Ngāti Whātua Orakei Trust and has held this directorship since 2010. Marama holds several Director and Chair roles and brings extensive experience in strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, governance, and organisational change. Marama has an extensive and impressive network in both local and central government and the not-for-profit social service sector and has held Senior Leadership roles across Government and Not for Profit organisations. Marama is passionate about her iwi/hapu successes and enjoys being of service to her people and watching them succeed in all aspects of life journey's.
Donald Mann
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe, Vava'u - Kingdom of Tonga
Don is the 3rd son of Don and Elaine Mann, born and raised in Kelston, West Auckland with his five other brothers. Don now resides in South Auckland with his wife Louise and daughters Sarah and Olivia.
Don was appointed Pacific Media Network CEO on 1 July 2020 and is charged with transforming a traditional radio broadcaster into a global multimedia entity.
Don was previously CEO of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation, leading a programme of community development across the Pacific region.
In 2014, Don established the corporate partnerships team for Auckland Council to support the economic development strategy for Tāmaki Makaurau.
Don is a former NZ Warriors general manager, helping lead the franchise to two NRL grand finals during his tenure.
Don joined the NZ Police after leaving school, achieving first place in his recruit wing before serving 13 years across Tāmaki Makaurau including 8 years as a Detective.
Don is a member of the Institute of Directors, a certified company director and a Co-Chair of Literacy Aotearoa. Don also volunteers as a Trustee for The Rising Foundation.
Don has a Bachelor of Business from Massey University and has completed postgraduate study in strategic management and international business.
Pru Etcheverry
Pru is a co-founder and director of an advisory agency working to strengthen the community sector bringing skills in strategy, governance, revenue raising, impact measurement and advocacy. Pru uses her expertise with local and international not-for-profit organisations to help transition them towards sustainability.
She has over 25 years’ experience working in leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector. Pru has been honoured for her work as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM). While CEO of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC), Pru grew it from a fledgling organisation to a high-profile NGO generating over $70 million of sustainable revenue.
In current governance roles Pru is chair of Te Ira Kāwai, the Auckland Regional Biobank and trustee of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
Te Arepa Morehu
Ko Māhuhu-ki-te-rangi te waka, Ko Maungakiekie te maunga, Ko Waitematā te moana, Ko Ngāti Whātua te iwi, Ko Te Arepa Morehu tēnei
Te Arepa is passionate for Māori success and professional in all his enterprises. He is intelligent and honest in everyday life with a high focus on his whānau. Outside of being a Tumuaki Māori and Trustee during the day, he likes to spend his spare time rolling around on the ground with his rapidly growing kids on his papakāinga in Ōrākei
Veisinia Maka
Veisinia Maka is of Tongan descent and hails from the villages of Folaha and Longoteme. She was raised in the hearty suburbs of Mangere and Panmure. Veisinia is a dedicated advocate for increased youth inclusiveness concerning the development of communities, systems, and processes. She is currently an Undergraduate University of Auckland student studying a Bachelor Arts and Law and hopes to become an appointed New Zealand Judge in the future. Veisinia is a Trustee for SkyCity Auckland Community Trust, a Kiwibank Local Hero recipient and a YouthLaw Board Member. She was previously the Chairperson of the Tāmaki Youth Council and Chair of Auckland Council’s Youth Advisory Panel. In her spare time, she dedicates her time to writing a blog called, 'Brown Privilege' in the hopes to share her lessons and learnings within institution through the eyes of a young Pasifika woman. She believes that storytelling can change the world and encourages young people to influence change by sharing the one thing that no one can take away from you - your experiences.
Wi Pere Mita
Te Aitanga-ā-Māhaki, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngai Tahu, Waikato, Rongowhakaata
Wi Pere is a lawyer, mediator and consultant with over 10 years' experience in governance and law. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and holds a number of directorships and governance roles in the commercial, not-for-profit and private sectors. Wi Pere has practice experience in the areas of intellectual property, commercial law, HR, media, broadcasting & entertainment law and Māori legal issues.
Rosie Nathan
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Porou
Rosie was raised in the settlement of Oturei, near Dargaville and brings a deep connection to whenua and whānau in everything she does.
Rosie’s professional journey has been shaped by her passion for community-led development, strong values and an enduring commitment to building stronger communities.
Her career includes significant governance and leadership experience across government and community sectors, hapū and iwi where she has influenced policy and service design to better reflect the needs and aspirations of Māori.
Rosie is passionate about celebrating the potential of young people — a joy she lives every day as a proud grandmother to her nine mokopuna.