Tena kōutou e te hunga whāipanga o Hātepe whenua,
Ko taku whakapapa ki te taha o tōku Pāpa
Ko Winiata Te Rauna Te Heuheu te Matua Tupuna, ka moe i a Rangitakaiho (Tuatahi)
Ka puta ko Hapeta Winiata Te Heuheu, ka moe i a Rangitapuhikura Wikatene
Ka puta ko Rangituranga Hapeta Winiata, ka moe i a Horomatangi Ngamotu
Ka puta ko Paraihe Rameka, ka moe i a Duke Rameka
Ka puta ko John Casey Rameka, ka moe i a Lesley Rameka
Ko Vernon Rameka ahau

I am blessed to be the husband of Sarona, father to Casey, Arahia, Mack and Pepe-Liliu, and koro to Bambi and Api. We reside in Taupō, where I am privileged to serve as the General Manager of Opepe Farm Trust. In this role, I am responsible for the execution of the Trust's vision and mission, the delivery of associated projects, and oversight of three working farms.

Prior to joining Opepe Farm Trust, I spent ten years as the General Manager of He Akina Limited, a shared services entity that provided accounting, administration, and governance support to several Tūwharetoa trusts. I have extensive experience across governance and management roles, both as a responsible trustee and in secretarial support capacities, and I am a member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. I am committed to continually developing my governance capability to ensure my contributions are both effective and constructive.

I have worked across both public and private sectors and am confident navigating both environments. My approach is always grounded in kaupapa Māori, with a deep respect for whānau, whenua, and whakapapa.

The mission of Ōpāwa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation (to be self-sustaining, self-managing, and prosperous) resonates deeply with me. This means protecting and developing our whenua in a way that uplifts our whānau, building robust economic foundations, and creating pathways for our rangatahi to return home enriched with knowledge and experience. In line with this kaupapa, I offer my service to the Hātepe Incorporation, whānau and whenua who supported my own learning when I was studying in my youth.

It is an honour and a privilege to serve on the Committee of Management for Ōpāwa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation, strengthening my connection — and the connection of my tamariki — with our Hātepe whānau and the whenua of my kuia, Rangiturana Ngamotu.

No reira oku whanaunga, ka nui te mihi, tēnā kōutou, tēnā kōutou, tēnā rā tātou katoa.

I whakapapa to this rohe through Rev Hoeta Te Hata and Haromi Hakararia.
My great grandparents are Waimarama Te Hata and Te Rangiataahua Manunui.
My grandparents are Te Rina Waimarama and Raureti Apiata.
My parents are Eva Merehapi Apiata and George Meredith Mita.
I Whakapapa to Te Harato, Hineuru and Nuhaka, Rakaipaaka.
Ko Dawn Mita ahau.

I have been self-employed for 15 years and I am the director of my own Company Te Ataahia Limited. I have employed workers that have all contributed to the business through their high level of expertise in the Land Transport Industry and I have been totally reliant on their personal honesty and integrity. I am a people person and a team leader.

My passion is driven by my grandmother Te Rina Waimarama and to witness the growth of those people around me and their families. I was a past chairperson of H.B Combined Taxi Service Limited and I have been the chairperson person of the Incorporation for about 12 years.

It has been my privilege to have worked alongside the past and current committee members that had individual unique management skills to offer to the management of the Incorporation.

I work alongside our Professional service providers that assist to manage and maintain the business of Opawa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation to a very high standard in their various capacity of expertise.

I have listened and learnt a wealth of knowledge from all our shareholders of the Incorporation including our Hatepe residents.

I have seen changes that have been endorsed by our shareholders like our strategic plan for 2020 - 2025.

Our vision, our mission, our strategic Pou and our principles and values should always be our driving force for the now and future of the Incorporation and its shareholders, to grow the wealth of all our people and the future generations is the ultimate goal.

Tēnā Kōutou, Tēnā Kōutou, Tēnā Kōutou Katoa

Ko Rev Hoeta Te Hata raua Ko Haromi Te Hata Matua tupuna.
Ko Wahati raua Ko Patehau Morehu.
Ko Iapeta raua Ko Arapera Morehu
Ko Robert raua Ko Queenie Morehu
Ko Bobby Morehu ahau
Nga mihi kia koutou katoe Te Whanui.

I live here in Hatepe, at my grandparents whare. I have three Tamariki mā and five beautiful mokopuna.

I am proud to be the Chairman of Opawa Rangitoto 2c, having joined the Committee of Management in 2017.

I work for Tenon Clearwood Ltd, who are a Timber Sawmill as well as a Mouldings and Dressed timber manufacturing plant, and also export. Tenon is the biggest employer in Taupo, for the past 50yrs.  The job suits me because it offers steady employment, at least 40hrs a week and weekends off.  If I'm not in meetings, you'll find me on the golf course, here in Taupo.

I love the competitiveness, and tournaments that pop up every now and then.

I have a passion for Māori development and well-being and appreciate the huge shoes I must fill to continue this whānau legacy!  Over the years, I have developed my work ethic from my father, who was very meticulous about the presentation of our village.  I have that same passion.

Ngā mihinui

Tena koutou katoa e rau rangatira mā,
He uri tēnei o Iapeta Morehu raua ko Arapera Aperahama
Ko Rereahu Morehu tōku Mama
Ko Donald Woodcock tōku Papa
Ko Mairehau Te Ua Ani Cleave ahau.

As a registered teacher I have a passion for education and Te Taiao. I was taught that education gave you choices, options for a better future. Our 3 tamariki also understand the value of education and how it can help whānau achieve their aspirations. As a member of the committee, I am committed to supporting these aspirations for our whānau and taking up new opportunities to benefit us all.

My greatest teacher of all was my mother Rereahu Woodcock. Her guidance and ability to listen and respectfully find solutions is always at the forefront of my decision making.

In the future I see Opawa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation at the forefront of decisions being made regarding our pa kainga, our rohe. We will remain as kaitiaki of our whenua for the many generations to come.  With this role as kaitiaki comes responsibility to uphold the values and wisdom of our ancestors. This is of great importance for me and my whānau.  I am committed to my time as a Committee Member and endeavour to uphold values such as honesty, integrity, whakawhānaungatanga: acknowledging all whānau that whakapapa to Hātepe.

Whilst on the Committee some highlights have been the ongoing Professional Development the Committee has offered me. Being inspired by Strategic Planning, Budget and financial comprehension literacy, FOMA and recently attending IOD- Kotahitanga Principles of Māori Governance.

Continuing to build a solid foundation based on respect for one another as whānau, Shareholders and beneficiaries of Opawa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation.

No reira
Ngā manaakitanga o te runga rawa!
Mauri ora
Mairehau Cleave

Kia ora koutou katoa
I descend from Hoeta Te Hata and Haromi Hakaraia.

Waimarama Te Hata and Te Rangi Manunui are my great grandparents. 

Te Rina Waimarama and Raureti Apiata are my grandparents. 

Maud Apiata is my mum.

My name is Joyce Eparaima. 

My aspiration for Hatepe is to remain future focused on the growth of our assets and self-management of our whenua.

My highlight for 2024 - 2025 is the development of the Civil Defence Hub. After experiencing the wrath of Cyclone Gabriel in Hawke’s Bay, I know how vital it is to have a plan and resources in place if a disaster of this magnitude ever happens in Hatepe and its surrounding areas. Having this Hub could not only save property, but also people’s lives. 

I’d like to thank the Board, Strettons and our legal teams for their professionalism in assisting in the management and running of Opawa Rangitoto 2C.  I must also acknowledge our Residents for their care and genuine love of our whenua.

Our taonga tuku iho. He waka eke noa.

Tēnā Kōutou, Tēnā Kōutou, Tēnā Kōutou Katoa