Waylyn Tahuri-Whaipakanga, incoming TToH CEO

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH) are pleased to announce the appointment of Waylyn Tahuri-Whaipakanga, Ngāti Kahungunu, Tamaterangi and Ngai Tūhoe, Tamakaimoana,  as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Te Haaro Chairman, Mike Paku, says “Waylyn’s appointment comes after an extensive, exhaustive and comprehensive recruitment process.”

Waylyn has a 25 year career in Health and Social Services in a number of leadership roles including Kaupapa Māori NGO, Iwi and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board.

As a successful business woman, she concurrently runs her own business and has done so for over 20 years .

Waylyn is a proud serving member of the Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay Trust Board and is a newly elected member of the NGO Council New Zealand.

Te Haaro Board welcome Waylyn as the incoming CEO and would like to congratulate her on the appointment. Te Haaro Board, made up of representatives from each marae in Heretaunga look forward to working closely with Waylyn to deliver quality outcomes for our whānau.

Waylyn has resigned as Chief Operations Officer for Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga and she will take up her position as CEO on Monday 24 May.

Te Haaro Board warmly invites stakeholders and community members to Waylyn’s pōhiri on Friday 21 May at 11am, Takarangi Conference Room, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, 821 Orchard Road, Hastings.