Hoki-mai Chong – Chief Advisor

Ngāti Korokī-Kahukura, Waikato, Hingapoa (Singapore)

Hoki-mai is the Chief Advisor at New Zealand Māori Tourism (NZMT), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s governance and strategic direction. He fosters strong relationships with NZMT’s Board, members and key stakeholders, including Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development), where he previously held senior leadership positions.

He has also held various roles on the governing bodies of his iwi (Waikato), which administers the collective assets of its 80,000 iwi members.

Hoki-mai is of both Chinese (Fujian province, China, via Singapore), and Ngāti Korokī-Kahukura descent.