Our Trustees
Stacey Papanui Chairman
He uri ahau no Ngati Wheoro. Born in Rotorua I returned to our homestead in Tihoi in 1994.
I have 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren, I am currently retired and enjoying serving the Hurakia Trust and enjoying my whanau.
Dion Cairns
The Cairns Whanau has been in the Tihoi area for many generations and I am proud to be part of the family and area I grew up in.
I did my apprenticeship as a Diesel Mechanic and have run and owned successful businesses in Australia.
Vanessa Hakaria
I was born and raised in Tihoi. I have 2 beautiful daughters. I am very proud of being part of something that will better the future of our Tamariki and Whanau.
Hazel Cairns
Iwi affiliation: Ngati Tuwharetoa, Manaiapoto, Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Wheoro.
​
Education: Diploma in Business and Certificates in Business Administration.
Experience: I have over 15 years of business experience having owned a tourism and labour recruitment company. 8 years sitting as a trustee on multiple Maori Trusts.
William Adams
Iwi affiliations: Ngati Tuwharetoa, Maniapoto, Ngati Wheoro.
​
I was born and raised on Hurakia which has allowed me to see the changes to our whenua and business. I have an extensive background in farming and have spent 12 years as a shearer.
Tukino Kingi
I have lived in Tihoi for many years after returning home from Australia.
I am currently working in the family logging business alongside my father.