Ngatai
Ngatai is a 54-year-old community leader from Auckland with ancestral ties to Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakahemo, and Ngāti Maniapoto. As the director of the Whānau Ora Community Clinic and a breakfast radio host on Aotearoa FM, he has extensive experience in local government and is committed to advocating for permanent Māori representation in Tauranga City Council.
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Recent news mentions
Ngatai described the noise as 'unreal', with boulders crashing like thunder, trees breaking and non-stop heavy rain.
Te Araroa storm flooding: Family survives night clinging to house roof
New Zealand· 2026-01-22
Ngatai is the director of the Whānau Ora Community Clinic and aims to ensure Māori have a strong voice in Tauranga City Council.
Tauranga’s Māori ward byelection: Q&As with the five candidatesNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Ngatai is the director of the Whānau Ora Community Clinic and aims to ensure Māori have a strong voice in Tauranga City Council.
Tauranga’s Māori ward byelection: Q&As with the five candidatesNew Zealand· 2025-04-03