Management Team
Tanya Kaihe
Co-Chairperson
Mobile: 021-272-0900
People leader and developer, Policy Maker, Rangatahi Employment Specialist, Government, NGO and Corporate Executive Management, Philanthropic Strategist, Social Services Expert, Activist and Proud Nan.
Hailing proudly from the Hokianga, Tanya has had a prolific and varied career from social worker, policy analyst, cafe owner, to executive manager CEO. Tanya has built a rich career with significant networks that she leverages to get the best outcomes. She is passionate about social change, addressing inequities for social justice. However most importantly enjoys spending as much time with her whanau, especially her mokopuna.
Of the generation that didn't have their reo and urban-born put her tamariki in Kohanga and Kura to ensure her tamariki had their Te Reo me ona Tikanga and could connect to Utakura. Being on the Ahu Whenua Trust and reconnecting with her whānau and hapu has been her highlight, while still learning more about her whakapapa and taha Māori she is committed to leaving an enduring legacy for her mokopuna.
Te Arani Brady
Co-Chairperson
Mobile: 022-611-2310
Kia ora, Te Arani Brady Toku Ingoa,
a proud trustee of the 1622 Ahu Whenua Trust. I’m deeply committed to the principles of stewardship, sustainability, and community development, and I’m honoured to play a role in preserving and enhancing the legacy of the Trust for future generations.
As a trustee, my focus is on ensuring that the assets and resources of the 1622 Ahu Whenua Trust are managed with integrity, transparency, and long-term vision. With a deep respect for our whenua and the communities we serve.
My mother is Puingahau Kaihe the second eldest of the 11 siblings from whom we succeed from to our beautiful whenua. She taught me how to be resilient, and the importance of empathy, kindness, and hard work.
I hope to apply these teachings in my role as a trustee and know she is guiding me to do the best I can to achieve and deliver the outcomes we can all be proud of.
Audrey Kaihe
Secretary
1622secretary@gmail.com
Mobile: 027-871-9121
Kia Ora whanau,
One of 10 siblings, 8 girls 2 boys.
Born in Te Koporu Annex
My parents - Te Oti and Hilda (Hiraina) Kaihe, both deceased.
I live in Pirongia, a beautiful, picturesque country village. I have a
married son who has 2 children, and they are my everything.
This is a journey I choose to be part of, for my child, his children and their children
"Kia ora e te whānau,
This is your whenua, your legacy, and your future! Our Ahu Whenua Trust represents everything we stand for – a connection to our tūpuna, a home for our whānau, and a vision for the generations yet to come.
Now is the time for us to come together, unite as one, and put in the mahi to ensure the future of our whenua and our people. Every decision we make, every step we take, is about creating a sustainable and thriving future for our tamariki and mokopuna.
With my background in health and safety, community wellbeing, and kaupapa Māori practices, I am committed to supporting this dream. I bring skills in planning, collaboration, and creating safe, sustainable environments, ensuring our goals are achieved with care and purpose. My role is to work alongside you, to listen, and to lead where needed, always keeping our whānau and whenua at the heart of what we do.
Whether it’s through your kōrero, your support, or your participation in kaupapa like this, everything you do contributes to building something greater. This is about more than governance – it’s about creating a community, a home, and a legacy we can all be proud of.
Together, we can protect our taiao, nurture our whenua, and ensure our kaupapa thrives. This is our opportunity to shape a future that reflects who we are and honours the dreams of our tūpuna.
Mā pango, mā whero, ka oti ai te mahi – together, we can achieve anything. Let’s continue to work for our whānau, for our whenua, and for the generations to come.
Mauri ora!
Committee member
Louise Pinhey
Kia ora e te whanau
Ko Wiperi Kaihe raua ko Te Mahurehure Mete oku tūpuna Ka puta atu toku karani ma a Mihikiteomarama Kaihe. Ko Thelma Pinhey toku māmā. Ko Louise Pinhey ahau.
I am very privileged to be part of our whanau Ahu Whenua Trust and am committed to helping make our kaupapa come to fruition.
Committee member
Paul Joe Henare
Ko Wii Kaihe raua ko Mahurehure Mete (Smith) oku tupuna.
Ka puta toku karani pa a Te oti (George) Kaihe.
Ka moe ia ki toku karani ma a Hiraina (Hilda) Mathews, ka puta ki toku mama a Ihapera (Epy) Kaihe.
Ka moe ia ki toku papa a Paul Henare, ka puta ki ahau a Joe Henare.
Ehara toku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. My strength is not mine alone, but that of the collective.
Committee member
Angela Houkamau
Kia ora Whanau,
My name is Angela Houkamau and thank you for allowing me to represent our whanau on your trust. I have two sisters and a brother and although we live away from Northland we are keen to support any incentives that will support better houses, utilisation of whenua and/or whanau growth. My mother is Ani Witana and we are proud to be part of the Utakura Land Block. I live in Porangahau with my husband Ahuriri and own the local pub. If your ever in the neighbourhood call in and say Hi 😄
Committee member
Margaret Hewitt
Tena koutou katoa!
Ko Whakarongorua te Maunga
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka
Ko Utakura te awa
Ko Hokianga Whakapou Karakia te Moana
Ko Mokonuiarangi te Whare Tipuna
Ko Ngati Toro, Ngahengahe me Mahurehure nga hapu
Ko Ngapuhi te iwi
Ko Margaret Hewitt tōku ingoa
Raised by my Nanny and Papa (Waewhati Marie - nee Kauwhata) and Paora Te Rima Kaihe).
Te Reo Maori is not my first language and yet I am Maori, so strive to learn my born tongue everyday.
Life experiences and mahi in the social service sector taught me to develop a kete of skills necessary to implement systems for engagement that supports advocacy, change and growth amongst individuals, whanau, and whanau whanui and approached my mahi with whakawhanaungatanga to seek permission, a holistic manner to engage and a te Ao Maori lens to mahi with the knowingness that all are intertwined and steadfast in my capability to adapt to changing times to move progress forward.