NEWS

Te Ahi Kaa announces the appointment of Monehu Thompson as the new Chairperson of Te Ahi Kaa o Ngāti Awa Te Toki - its Board of Directors, effective Wednesday 2 April 2025. Mrs. Thompson succeeds Mr Reweti Elliott, Ngāi Tamawera Hapū Delegate who has served with distinction representing his hapū since 2013, and then Chairperson since 2017.

"We are deeply grateful for the leadership, vision, and dedication Mr Elliott brought to the role, and his continued committment to the kaupapa" said Thomas Mitai, Te Patuwai Hapū Delegate and Ngāti Awa Te Toki Event Manager. "We warmly welcome Mrs Thompson, whose passion and drive for the kaupapa will be invaluable in continuing our mission and driving future growth."

With extensive experience in Te Ao Haka, Mrs Thompson brings a deep passion for Māori performing arts and the development of our people. Her vision for Te Toki is to see our rangatahi strive for and achieve excellence in all they do.

"I am committed to leading the Te Ahi Kaa Committee into a future where we as an iwi are celebrated and were each hapū represented on the committee has a strong and valued voice. " says M Thompson.

For further information, please contact:

Cheryl or Tāwera
Executive Committee
admin@tetokifestival.com