Hoki-mai Chong – Chief Advisor

Hingapoa, Ngāti Korokī-Kahukura, Waikato 

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 funders, 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, which administers the collective assets of its 80,000 iwi members.

Hoki-mai is of Chinese descent through his great-grandfather, who emigrated to Singapore from the Fujian province in China.