Following extensive community consultation, a new Trust Deed was adopted in June 2024.
This Deed reduced the size of the Trust Board from over 30 members to a maximum of 15 Trustees, comprising:
- One representative from each clinic community area
- Three iwi representatives
- Up to two co-opted Trustees, if required
The new Trustees formally commenced their roles in October 2024.
Current Trust Board (from October 2024)
Kathrine Clarke – Chair | Ōmāpere
Jennifer Rutene – Horeke
Elisabeth Thomas – Pawarenga
Christine Meikle – Mangamuka
Jessie McVeagh – Rawene
Dawn Waru – Taheke
Doug Te Wake – Panguru
Hiku Cherrington – Waimamaku
Pat Irvine – Broadwood
Pani Hauraki – Kohukohu
Helene Leaf – Te Rūnanga ā Iwi o Ngāpuhi (Ngāpuhi representative)
Matilda Bercic – Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa (Te Rarawa representative)
Community Representative Forum
The new Trust Deed also established a Community Representative Forum.
The purpose of the Forum is to strengthen positive and meaningful interaction between whānau, community clinic areas, and Hauora Hokianga Trust, supporting improved health and wellbeing outcomes.
Each clinic area may elect one Community Representative to gather feedback and provide community perspectives to the Trust.
Tirohanga Matua – Vision
Whānau Oranga – Kia eke rawa te taumata manaaki tangata, manaaki whānau, manaaki kāinga
Healthy, thriving whānau through caring for people, families, and homes —
achieved through collaboration and service excellence.
Māori Health Provider
Hauora Hokianga Trust is recognised as a Māori Health Provider, delivering holistic, integrated, and equitable health and wellbeing services that are grounded in kaupapa Māori and shaped by the unique needs of the Hokianga community.
The Trust is Māori-owned and Māori-governed (though not exclusively Māori) and provides services to a predominantly Māori population. The Trust Deed requires Māori governorship to be maintained at all times.
Trust Meetings
The Trust Board meets regularly in accordance with the Trust Deed.
Meetings focus on strategic leadership, organisational performance, financial sustainability, risk management, and alignment with the Trust’s kaupapa and community aspirations.
If you have any questions or would like to share your feedback, we welcome you to email the Trust at HHET@hokiangahealth.org.nz
