Development Ngāti Awa (DNA) was established by the Charter to assist Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa to develop a strong cultural, social, political and economic base for Ngāti Awa.

To this end, the primary role of Development Ngāti Awa is to develop strategic policy based on the identified needs and aspirations of ngā uri o ngā hapu o Ngāti Awa. These strategic policies will contribute to positive cultural, social, political and economic outcomes for Ngāti Awa.

The secondary roles of Development Ngāti Awa include:

• working at a strategic level with government agencies to align government strategies with those of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, and influence the provision of services in the rohe of Ngāti Awa
• seek appropriate resources to support and implement Development Ngāti Awa strategies
• work collaboratively with existing Ngāti Awa organisations and stakeholders.

Development Ngāti Awa Staff

Back L-R: Crete Wana, Andrea Kingi, Edwina Merito, Kemi Matarae-Riritahi (has since gone off to pursue study)
Front L-R: Monica Maniapoto, Leonie Simpson (Manager)

The Trust has developed a set of strategic objectives for the next five years. The annual plan and five year plan detail how these objectives will be implemented and achieved.

These strategic objectives are:

• Language and Culture
• Health and Well being
• Education and Training
• Hapu Development
• Organisational Development 
   

Trustees

Sir Sidney Mead (Chairman), Te Rauotehuia Chapman, June Lewis, Gina O'Brien, Patrick Hudson (absent)

Contact the Development Ngāti Awa team on 07 307 0760 ext 204