One of the first generation kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa and wharekura graduates Reikura Kahi has been appointed to Te Mātāwai Board.
Kahi is a descendant of Waikato, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Kuki Airini, and will serve a three-year term on the board.
She brings extensive governance experience including chair and member of Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka and Incorporated Society and a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Māori from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Her experience also includes Māori Television Programme Commissioner and assessor for Te Māngai Pāho and Pacific film talent.