Tipene
Tipene is a prominent figure associated with the Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival, known for fostering unity among iwi and hapū in Tai Tokerau. He emphasizes the importance of community support and celebrates the cultural richness of Ngāti Hine, advocating for the preservation of te reo and tikanga.
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Recent news mentions
Tipene is the chair of the Northland Regional Council who confirmed the uncertainty surrounding job losses due to government proposals.
‘Too hard and fast’: Northland Regional Council chair confirms 340 jobs on the line
New Zealand· 2025-11-27
Tipene said that despite this honour, his work is not yet finished.
Northland leaders honoured for services to their communitiesNew Zealand· 2025-10-02
Tipene taught her about three things - native trade, succession planning, and integrity-based production.
On The Up: Mai Kai food boxes launch in Hawke’s Bay, with cooking and gardening classes on topNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
Tipene said the invitation went out to all iwi and hapū to attend and it was encouraging to see so many non-Ngāti Hine attend.
Explosion of culture and aroha at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine FestivalNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
