Māori Economic Development Advisory Board (MEDAB)

About the Board

The Board reports to the Minister for Māori Development and Minister for Economic Growth.

Chrissie Hape (Chair)

Ngāti Kahungunu

Chrissie has over 25 years of management experience both within central government and in community sectors. She is an agile experienced leader and has managed people, projects and services with an emphasis on building strong effective relationships for the best outcomes for our community. She has the ability to lead strong cohesive teams with diverse responsibilities and priorities that meet the needs of our people. She is currently the chief executive of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.

Renata Hakiwai

Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Tūwharetoa, Tainui, Ngāti Porou

Renata has over a decade of experience in leadership, executive and advisory positions within numerous organisations. He is the current Managing Director of HTK Group and shareholder in many ventures and investments. He also holds several governance positions, which include the Co-chair for Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council, Chairperson for Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua Investments LP, Director on Tātau Tātau Commercial LP and HTK Kaute VC GP.

Renata has a passion for supporting Economic Development, with particular focus on SMEs, start-up enterprise, indigenous trade, workforce development, research and Innovation, and commercial investments. He also has a strong understanding of both the information and green economies.

Renata sees himself as an enabler, an accelerator for getting things done, and a servant for Indigenous people development.

Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the current and past Māori Economic Development Advisory Board.