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Management & Staff

Meet our dedicated group of staff.

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JOHN O'BRIEN

CEO

John was appointed inaugural General Manager for the Trust in 2008. He is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and whilst in Auckland worked for KPMG Chartered Accountants(6yrs) and NZ Guardian Trust as a Trust Manager(16yrs). He is passionate about his current role in growing the value of the Trust's assets for the benefit of all the Trust's shareholders and beneficiaries.  John holds a number of governance positions including as Chairman of Maori Investments Limited.   He is also a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.

TRIBAL AFFILIATIONS:

Ngati Awa/Te Pahipoto

Ngati Ranginui/Ngati Hangarau

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TITI ERIC ERUERA

OPERATIONS MANAGER

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JADE DIMITRO

PUTAUAKI TRUST ADMINISTRATOR

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JUNIA & LEIGH STOWELL

PUTAUAKI DAIRY FARM ('PDF') & HIMIONA FARM ("HDF") CONTRACT MILKERS

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GRAEME TAYLOR

PDF-FARM 2IC

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ERU STOWELL

PDF,HDF-FARM EMPLOYEE

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KARANGAWAI STOWELL

PDF-FARM EMPLOYEE

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THOMAS TUTAKANGAHAU

HDF-2IC

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GEORGE HETA

HDF-FARM ASSISTANT

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PUKE and GINA RATEMA

TE WAIWHERO ORCHARDS STAFF