Trustee Nominee Profile - Nari Faiers
E te iwi, ānei rā ngā taipitopito mo te hunga e wāwatia ana kia tū hai māngai mo Tūhourangi Tribal Authority. Please find the Trustee nominee profile for Nari Faiers below.
Nari is dedicated to advancing harm reduction through her current role at Health NZ, following her leadership in workforce development for the National SUDI Prevention Coordination Service at Hāpai Te Hauora. She serves as Co-President of the Public Health Association NZ and is a steering group member for Power to Protect, supporting Māori-led approaches in their work programme. Nari has recently completed her doctoral research, focusing on Indigenous frameworks of resilience as a response to crises building on the responses of Tūhourangi participants to the Tarawera eruption.
With extensive experience in Māori development and research, Nari has worked as a specialist in the Māori Growth Programme at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development leading the country’s largest Māori Business Network. Her Master’s degree explored tribal governance in sacred spaces, deepening her understanding of iwi leadership and cultural integrity.
Nari has contributed across diverse sectors and communities, particularly supporting wāhine, through her work with the Cervical Screening Programme and Women’s Refuge. Her commitment to public health, Māori development, and community resilience is evident throughout her career.
Driven by a desire to give back, Nari seeks to join the leadership group for Tūhourangi Tribal Authority to support the hapū that sustains her and provides purpose. She brings deep cultural insight, governance experience, and a strong commitment to the wellbeing and advancement of Tūhourangi.
Electronic and postal voting is open now
In-person voting and the final day to vote will be held on 22/03/25
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