Pūhara Mana Tangata
This photo from the inaugural meeting of Pūhara Mana Tangata shows the original members with former Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier. We acknowledge the late Neville Baker.
L-R: Juscinta Grace, Jacob McGregor, Lady Tureiti Moxon, Peter Boshier, Dame Naida Glavish, the late Neville Baker, George Konia (kaumatua), Arihia Bennett.
Pūhara Mana Tangata was established in late 2019 to advise the Chief Ombudsman in his work with Māori.
It is a panel made up of senior and rangatahi leaders from throughout Te Ao Māori.
The panel’s work
Pūhara Mana Tangata provides guidance on engagement and communications on matters that impact Māori, and promotes the role of Ombudsman as an independent watchdog for Parliament to wider Māori audiences.
The panel is not directly involved in any investigative work.
What does Pūhara Mana Tangata mean?
Pūhara means watchtower and conveys the Ombudsman's role in ensuring fairness for all.
Mana Tangata refers to the Ombudsman’s guardianship role in protecting people’s rights.
Learn about the establishment and role of Pūhara Mana Tangata
Learn about the establishment and role of Pūhara Mana Tangata, the Chief Ombudsman's Māori panel and the importance of trust and respect between Māori and Non-Māori organisations.
Read reports from Pūhara Mana Tangata
Pūhara Mana Tangata have published 2 reports.
Terms of reference
Pūhara Mana Tangata Terms of Reference
Panel members
George Konia
Ngāti Porou (kaumātua)
Dame Naida Glavish
Ngāti Whātua
Chief Advisor, Tikanga, Waitematā DHB
Lady Tureiti Moxon
Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu, Kāi Tahu
Chief Executive, Te Kōhao Health
Arihia Bennett
Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi
Chief Executive, Ngāi Tahu
Ngahiwi Tomoana
Ngāti Kahungunu
Chair, Ngāti Kahungunu Rangatira
The Venerable Archdeacon Ngira Simmonds
Ngāti Huri, Tainui and Ngāti Raukawa
Te Rangatiki; Chief of Staff and Private Secretary to the Queen
Juscinta Grace
Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāi Tahu
Chief Advisor Office of The CEO, Maori Television
Kura Moeahu
Ngāti Ruahine, Te Āti Awa, Taranaki, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Toa
Tai Ahu
Waikato, Ngāti Kahu (Te Paatu)
Tumuaki – Director Whaia Legal
