Senior Leadership

  • Ronald Nepe

    Chief Executive Officer
    Iwi: (Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki)


    Ronald has worked for the Runanga for 17 years as the Chief Executive. Prior to this he has spent over 20 years working in Iwi/Māori development

  • Connie Maynard

    Chief Financial Officer


    Anei ahau te Mokopuna o Tāmanuhiri rāua ko Rongowhakaata. No Muriwai ahau. Ko Manutuke tōku Kainga.

  • Ruby Smith

    Human Resources Manager

  • Julie Conder

    Funding and Contracts

  • Kate Hall

    Tūranga Social Services Manager


    I come from background of social work, having practiced in both community and statutory settings for over twenty years.

  • Sharon Maynard

    Tūranga Ararau General Manager


    General Manager of Tūranga Ararau which is the education and employment provider of Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui ā-Kiwa

  • Tama Brown

    Assets Manager