Rūnanga Structure

The role of the Rūnanga Executive is to manage the Rūnanga in accordance with the directions and decisions of Rūnanga members. The Rūnanga Executive has up to nine members and includes the Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of the Rūnanga. The Rūnanga Executive has authority to make certain decisions on behalf of the Rūnanga such as:

• hiring staff;
• managing the finances of the Rūnanga;
• ensuring the Rūnanga is meeting all its obligations to Rūnanga members and third parties;
• entering contracts on behalf of the Rūnanga up to certain limits;
• running and managing Rūnanga meetings and Rūnanga events.

The Rūnanga Executive provides leadership and direction for the Rūnanga and strives to support the Rūnanga members achieve their aspirations. Current membership is displayed on the Executive page

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Holding Company is a charitable subsidiary co of Te Rūnanga o Waihao Inc. The Investment Strategy of the company is designed to sustain and preserve the original Pūtea Tautoko (distributions received via Ngāi Tahu settlement) to enhance and sustain the wellbeing of Waihao Whānau, mō tātou, a, mō ka uri amun ake nei.

The Primary Objectives underlying the investment policies for the Company are:

1. To ensure that the assets of the Company are investment prudently;

2. To provide inter-generational equity and obligations with regard to distribution levels over time;

3. To ensure the money is available for distribution, as required, to meet the needs and distribution policies of the Company;

Current Board members are:

Jeff Goldsmith (Chairperson), Dardanelle McLean-Smith, Juliette Stevenson, Liam Stoneley and Martyn Smith.

This committee is charged with appointing the Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Rūnanga Representative to TRoNT . The nominees for the Appointment Committee shall meet the following criteria:

1. Be Registered Voting Members; and

2. Not be applicants in the applicable round of appointments for the position of either TRoNT Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Rūnanga Representative.

Current members are

Ian Brunton (Chairperson), Liam Stoneley, Dardanelle McLean Smith, Graeme Lane and Jennifer Thomas.

The function of the Employment Committee is to provide an objective overview and process in relation to the employment of staff by the Runanga. The committee is responsible for all employment matters and ensures that the Runanga are open, transparent and fair regarding their responsibilities as the Employer and that the Employment policies of the Runanga are adhered to.

Current members
Jo McLean (Chairperson) and Lesley Te Maiharoa Sykes.

The Grants Committee is an appointed Committee of serving Executive members. The role of Grants Committee is to provide governance and guidance, and act as a sounding board regarding Rūnanga grants

The functions and duties of the Grants Committee are:

1. Providing overall guidance and direction on all Grant decision making processes;
2. Overall management of the grant process from application to distribution
3. Making recommendations to Executive to support any decision that will impact on development of grant policies;
4. Reporting on all grant application and payment of grants to the Executive;
5. Provide independent and objective reporting on all aspects of rūnanga grants

Current Members:

Ian Brunton (Chairperson), Jennifer Thomas and Lesley Te Maiharoa Sykes.

Committee Objectives

To plan and direct hapū education development and relationships with education settings. This objective will be met by achieving the following goals:

1. Plan future hapū education development In conjunction with the Executive and whānau;
2. Insure wānanga/ lessons plans are in place;
3. Engaging in formal matters with education settings;
4. By advising Executive on any education development;
5. By advising the Kaitoko Mātauranga on whānau educational aspirations and needs;
6. By scheduled inspections of the Marae Education and structures.
Current Members:
Wendy Heath (Chairperson), Samatha Sykes, Warren Beard and Sara Eddington

The structure of the kaumatua committee has not been finalised.

The committee is composed of members with representatives from Waihao Rūnanga, Office Staff and independent community guest. The functions and duties of the Steering Group are:

1. Providing overall guidance and direction to the Project;
2. Making recommendations to Executive to support any decision that will have a material impact on the Project;
3. Overseeing financial reporting and health and safety practices in relation to the Project and report such to the Executive;
4. On Endorsement from Executive ordering of equipment and material required to take project to completion;
5. Provide technical expertise and peer review to ensure project actions and the rationale behind those actions is robust and well founded.
6. Identify opportunities and risks.
7. Provide review and comment for project documents and publications.
8. Provide independent and objective reporting on project lifecycle to Executive, Whānau and Kaumātua meetings.
9. Provide detailed written report on project lifecycle to Funding sources
10. Source additional funding

Current Members:

Graeme Lane (Chairperson) and Ian Brunton

The aim of a quality playground is to provide children with a wide range of diverse and enriching experiences in a safe, pleasant and well-supervised environment.

These objective will be met by achieving the following goals:

1. By, reviewing and making recommendations to the Runanga Executive in the sourcing and installation of a tamariki playground on the Waihao marae
2. By ensuring that all safety codes and standard are met
3. That sound policy and procedures in the use of the playground are implemented

The playground Sub Committee is an appointed team of Executives. The role of Sub Committee is to provide governance, guidance in all aspects of requirements, purchasing and installation of a tamariki playground.

Current Members are

Sara Eddington, Wendy Heath and Dardanelle McLean – Smith

The purpose of the Te Runanga o Waihao (TRoW) Environmental Portfolio is to improve TRoW ability to influence resource use and management methods that affect TRoW values and TRoW policy mechanisms to protect and enhance values.
This will enable the Runanga to effectively exercise rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga over wāhi tapu, mahinga kai and other taonga tuku iho in the Runanga takiwa and across different environmental forums TRoW representatives participate in. The committee serves in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to the Executive and whanau on all matters that impact the environment within the rohe of TRoW.

Current Members:

Sara Eddington (Chairperson), Jennifer Thomas and Wendy Varcoe.