Since Ngai Tahu's 1998 Treaty settlement with the Crown worth 170-million dollars it now controls assets worth around two billion dollars, including fisheries, forestry, tourism and property. Last November Justin Tipa was elected Kaiwhakahaere-chair of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, and still only in his early forties, it marked a generational shift in the iwi's top leadership.
At just 45 years of age Justin Tipa's election as the Kaiwhakahaere of Ngai Tahu last year marked a generational shift in the iwi's top leadership. How is he faring at the helm with around two billion dollars in assets and more than 85-thousand iwi members?
[Radio New Zealand, Saturday 14 September 2024, 12:10 / 12:20 / 13:10]
Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.