Ngarimu Blair
Ngarimu Blair is a prominent member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, actively involved in advocating for Māori interests and cultural heritage in Auckland. He participated in a recent panel discussion assessing Auckland's progress as a Super City.
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Recent news mentions
Ngarimu Blair described the court action as a 'test case', adding it was frustrating the earlier ruling had been appealed.
Westhaven Marina appeal begins as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei defends mana whenua claim
New Zealand· 2025-11-09
Ngarimu Blair is the director of Ngāti Whatua’s development agency and a former Kāinga Ora director.
Roofless people: Has the coalition put a wrecking ball through public housing?New Zealand· 2025-08-11
Ngarimu Blair provided clear and compelling evidence grounded in tikanga Māori and matauranga Māori regarding the area around Westhaven.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal: Dominance over land, water around Westhaven Marina recognisedNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
Ngarimu Blair, Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei Trust board deputy chairman, says the two have a shared goal to create a great CBD in the city and region.
Mahi with Māori: commercial development projects that succeeded, struggled or failed - and whyNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
Ngarimu Blair is associated with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and will be part of a panel discussion on Auckland's future.
Sir John Key, Helen Clark, Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown to debate the future of AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-05-06
