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Kaumatua Te Ruruanga Te Keeti

Te Ruruanga is of Ngati Kahu, Ngati Rangi and Ngati Pango descent and has been our mandated representative for the combined hapu interests as Te Wairoa in negotiations with the Crown (and others). Te Ruruanga has dedicated much of his life to this settlement process and is excited at the development that will occur as a result of the settlement.  

He is business savvy and possesses knowledge in government and settlement processes. A respected kaumatua of Te Wairoa and Tauranga Moana, Te Ruruanga will ensure that the trust is always cloaked in the tikanga and kawa handed down by our tupuna. Further, Te Ruruanga�s business competencies and experience will assist this.