Merepeka Raukawa-Tait

No Substitute for Experience

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has been an observer of Leadership and Goverance in New Zealand for the past 40 years. She believes we have been ill-served by what has passed for Leadership in the Public, Private and Not-for-Profit sectors.

We cannot champion Te Tiriti in non-Māori spaces unless we get to the governance table first. Outstanding Governance, in this time of challenging change, is needed more now than ever before.

Merepeka says:

  • Start early and take a planned approach.
  • Why you?
  • Fit-for-purpose – you and the business.
  • Sector knowledge necessary.
  • Championing Te Tiriti – brace yourself.

You may not agree with Merepeka’s views but she will let you be the judge of that.

About this kaikōrero

Merepeka (Te Arawa) has an impressive resume including being a small business owner, former CEO of Hospice West Auckland and former CEO of the NZ Women’s Refuge. The latter two positions made Merepeka the ideal Chair as she had first-hand experience with whānau who were on the knife edge, one exiting this world and the other trying to rediscover the new world.

Merepeka is a leading advocate for the rights of women & children and a strong public voice in the campaign to understand and prevent family violence. She also has a wealth of experience in the fields of business, management & politics.