Whitiaua Black – Pou Tikanga

Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Whitiaua is our Pou Tikanga for NZ Māori Tourism (NZMT). The core focus of his role is to enhance te reo Māori me ōna tikanga at NZMT and the wider tourism sector.

Raised in a te reo Māori-speaking home, he was immersed in te ao Māori right through his schooling years. His leadership and cultural expertise were recognised early, and has been recognised on national stages. This foundation informs his guidance as NZMT’s Pou Tikanga.

Whitiaua keeps himself busy outside of mahi with sports, Kapa Haka, hunting and fishing, spending quality time with whānau and racing after his tamariki.

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