Tom has chosen to step down from his role as Trustee on the Ngāti Kuri Trust Board this year.
Tom has been a staunch supporter of all things Ngāti Kuri. Below are some of the roles he has served in our community:
- Chair and Trustee on Muriwhenua Incorporation (a number of times)
- Trustee on Parengarenga Incorporation
- Trustee on the Ngāti Kuri Trust Board
- Mandated Treaty Negotiator for Ngāti Kuri
- A member of He Korowai Trust
He has carried out these roles as well as building and running his own family business, being a husband, father, grandfather, a layreader in the Anglican Māori Pastorate, and he continues to support and sponsor many school and community projects.
Tom is a quiet achiever who loves the role of being a supporter, and unselfishly gives of his time. He is respectful of people and relationships, is principled and operates from a high level of integrity.
On behalf of the Board I wish to thank Tom for his many years of service to Ngāti Kuri, and acknowledge the support from his whānau. A big thank you for letting us have Tom over those many years. Though we will miss his input and support, he affirms those attributes that identify us as Ngāti Kuri.
Harry Burkhardt