Ō Mātou Tāngata
Our People
The kaimahi who lead and deliver our mahi — grounded in kaupapa, committed to whānau.
Te Poari
Our Board
Te Poari provides governance, leadership, and direction — upholding the mana, aspirations, and wellbeing of Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau and the whānau we serve.
Merehira Savage
Heamana
Chairperson
Patrick Salmon
Heamana Tuarua
Deputy Chairperson
Te Amorangi Graham Kahu Te Rire
Kaitiaki
Trustee
Phebe Eruera
Kaitiaki
Trustee
Rewi Peters
Kaitiaki
Trustee
Carrie Savage
Kaitiaki
Trustee
Sela Kingi
Kaitiaki
Trustee
Ngā Kaiārahi
Leadership & Key People
Our leaders bring together clinical expertise, cultural knowledge, and a deep commitment to whānau wellbeing across every area of our mahi.
Kererua Savage
Tumu Whakarae
Chief Executive
Aroha Ruha-Hiraka
Clinical Manager
RN Designated Prescriber — Te Whare Haumanu & Te Whare Whakaoraora
Lincoln Savage
Pou Tikanga
Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau
Teina KareKare
Service Delivery Manager
Education and Social Services
Nikorima Broughton
Te Whare Kainga Kaiwhakahaere
Emergency Preparedness
Rocky Broughton
Service Delivery Manager
Te Papamaengenge
Simmone Hoete
Service Delivery Manager
Finance & Admin