Tēnā koutou katoa,

Ko au tēnei ko te uri o Ngāti Rango, o Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara e mihi atu nei ki a koutou katoa. 

E tapatahi ana taku ngākau ki a tātou o Ngāti Whātua, e anga mua ana ki te hikinga o tātou ki runga, te mana o ngā hapū, te tuakiritanga, te ōhanga, te ora o te tangata. Ko te kaiwhakahihiri i taku ngākau ko aku whakapapa, ko ngā honohonotanga ki a koutou, ko te whakangungua ōku e ngā mātua, tūpuna.

I am dedicated to Ngāti Whātua, I look forward to the growth of us as a people, the mana of hapū, culture and identity, economic success, and the people's wellbeing. What energises  me is my genealogy, my connections to you all, and the many lessons from our mātua, tupuna over the many years.

Noho ora mai

Te Kurataiaho Kapea

Tēnā tātou, ko Mihi Moeka’a tōku ingoa. He uri nō Te Taoū. Raised on my marae at Reweti, it has been a privilege to grow up learning from the many kuia and kaumātua who are no longer with us, and to now be part of the ongoing growth of our marae.

As a trustee of Reweti Marae and the marae representative on Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, I bring a balance of strategic thinking and practical experience to governance. My background in policing has strengthened my ability to navigate complex environments, approach challenges with clarity, and work toward constructive, solutions-focused outcomes.

My approach centres on listening, understanding diverse viewpoints, and ensuring they are explored and represented at the decision-making table. I am committed to strengthening connections between whānau and hapū, while supporting kaupapa that build unity and long-term outcomes for our people.

Ko Mate Kairangatira te tūpuna ka moe ko Te Pou
Ka puta ko Parata Mate ka moe ko Marara
Ka puta ko Rua Parata ka moe ko Kina Totara
Ka puta ko Kātēne Kina Totara ka moe ko Ngāwati Pānapa
Ka puta ko Kuha Panapa ka moe ko Maria (née Tōpia) Panapa
Ka puta ko Casey Panapa (Snr) ka moe ko Patricia Williams
Ka puta ko Casey Panapa ka moe ko Shontae (née Takiari) Te Moana
Ka puta ko au – Te Kou o Rehua Panapa.

I am the proud and honoured representative of Puatahi Marae. My why is my children, mokopuna, and future generations. Whenua, moana, and the health and wellbeing of our people are at the centre of my purpose, while my tūpuna remain the driving force behind everything I do. I carry the values, teachings, resilience, and sacrifices of those who came before me, and I strive to uphold their legacy through service to whānau, hapū, and our Iwi. My aspiration is to create pathways that empower our people, strengthen cultural identity, and ensure our future generations thrive in all aspects of life.

Mihi Blair is a proud uri of Ngāti Whātua whose leadership is grounded in the values of aroha, tika, and pono, shaped by her tūpuna, whānau, and mentors. With more than 20 years’ experience across governance, community engagement, government relations, and equity advocacy, she is committed to advancing transparent, accountable, and sustainable outcomes for Māori communities.

Mihi brings expertise in iwi partnerships, strategic leadership, policy and legislative navigation, and stakeholder engagement, including contributing to national policy development such as the Vaping Amendment Act. She currently serves as an elected whānau representative trustee for Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara – Ngā Maunga Whakahii Development Trust, where she focuses on protecting and growing intergenerational opportunities for whānau and uri.

She also serves as Chair of Te Poari o Kaipātiki Reserve Board, a co-governance partnership with Auckland Council, and is a board member of Emerge Aotearoa Housing Trust.