A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to vote - your voice genuinely matters. And a special thank you to all of our candidates who put themselves forward; your willingness to serve and support Te Akatoki is deeply appreciated. 💗

Congratulations to our new Executive and Academic Reps for 2027. We’re excited to see this rōpū step into their roles and carry Te Akatoki forward. 

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Te Akatoki Executive / Officers for 2027:

• Tumuaki (President): Kupuora Tarena

• Tumuaki Tuarua (Vice President): Hana-Amaia Tamati-Paratene

• Pou Hauora (Health & Wellbeing Officer): Toby Gibson

• Pou Hono (Social Events Coordinator / Officer): Will Glover

• Pou Pāpāho (Social Media & Comms Officer): Ethan Rademaker

• Pou Taiao (Sustainability Officer): Te Ao Mārama Hema

• Kaitiaki Pūtea (Treasurer & Secretary): Liam Speechlay

• Pou Ahurea (Cultural Officer): Kaipo Ngai-Tokowaru

 

Academic Representatives for 2027:

• Māngai Paerunga (Postgraduate): Teresa Edge

• Māngai Pūtaiao (Science) : Hinekaea Taratoa-Bannister

• Māngai Toi Tangata (Arts): Maia Thompson

• Māngai Mātaī Hauora (Health): Lucia Banks

• Māngai Ako: (Education): Vacancy

• Māngai Pūhanga (Engineering): to be advised

• Māngai Umanga (Commerce): to be advised

• Māngai Ture (Law): to be advised