Kōhi Māori Constituency Candidates

My principal place of residence is in the Kōhī Māori Constituency area. 

E hika ma, anei ra tenei o Mātaatua, mai nga kuri a Whārei ki Tihirau, tena koe! 

Ko Karamea (Chris) Insley ahau — born, raised and living locally at Omaio. He uri no Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, me Te Whakatōhea. 

A seasoned governor and executive leader with decades of experience across climate change, infrastructure, Maori economic development, and international trade. 

I’ve chaired national and international organisations, managed major investments, and built strong partnerships grounded in kaupapa Maori and tikanga. 

I stand for leadership that restores the whenua and builds intergenerational prosperity — grounded in integrity and strategy. 

Our rohe deserves bold, values-led governance that listens to our communities and protects our taiao. 

With your support, I’ll bring global connection, proven leadership, and deep care for our local communities and environment.

Kia ora

My principal place of residence is in the Kōhī Māori Constituency area. 

Dr Māwera Karetai (Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Kāi Tahu) is committed to representing the interests and aspirations of tangata Māori in our 

Moana-a-Toi rohe. 

Upholding tikanga Māori and strong connections to local iwi ensure that I advocate for our cultural values and our social, and environmental priorities. As a lecturer and researcher, my professional practice areas, and knowledge of regional issues, enable me to contribute informed, evidence-based perspectives to council decisions. 

My collaborative approach results in inclusive korero, promoting unity, continuing Toi Iti’s mahi. I am dedicated to advancing sustainable resource management that honours both Mātauranga and Western science for our best outcomes. With a passion for imbedding Māori values, a track record of good governance, and years of environmental, and community engagement, I am well-positioned to serve your whanau on the BOPRC, ensuring that the Kōhi Māori ward is strong, and influential in shaping the future of our region. 

Kei te ū au ki te tikanga Māori me ngā hononga kaha ki ngā iwi o te rohe, hei whakatairanga i ō tātou uara ahurea me ngā whakaarotau taiao. Hei pūako, hei kairangahau hoki, he mātau au ki ngā take ā-rohe, ā, ka taea e au te tuku whakaaro whai taunakitanga ki ngā whakataunga a te kaunihera. Mā taku āhua mahi ngātahi, ka puta he kōrero whānui, ka whakakotahi i te iwi, ka whakatakoto whāinga ngātahi. E ū ana taku ngākau ki te whakahaere rauemi toitū e whakahonore ana i te Mātauranga me Western Science. Nā taku ngākau nui ki te whakaū i ngā uara Māori, me taku wheako i te whakahaere me te mahi hapori, kua rite au ki te tū hei māngai whai hua mō te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Te-Moana-a-Toi, kia rongo te reo o te wāhanga Kōhi, kia whai mana ki te ārahi i tō tātou rohe

My principal place of residence is in the Kōhī Māori Constituency area. 

I am of Ngati Awa, Ngai Tūhoe and Tūwharetoa descent. Born in Opotiki, groomed in Te Teko and Waiohau, working amongst our Tainui people, now living in Waiohau. Pepeha is our CV of lived experience and insight on how the natural world mixes with its people weaving a sense of community unique to its roots. 

I have a commercial work life and want to see truly resilient industries shape our sense of community. Caring for our natural capital and deriving livelihoods requires a science-art dance that we have long handled far to awkwardly. I believe I can add a valuable contribution to that and to shaping a more responsibly felt prosperous future. 

Academically, I hold Master of Arts in Māori Studies on applied governance, mainly interested in the practical stuff. Currently hold positions on various governance boards and land trusts. I believe I can help. 

My principal place of residence is in the Kōhī Māori Constituency area. 

Tena koutou katoa, 

Ko Jackie Te Amo-Te Kurapa ahau, i pakeke mai ahau i Ruatāhunai roto o Te Urewera. 

Ko Whakatane te awa Ko Manawaru te maunga 

Ko Mataatua te waka 

Ko Te Urewera, Ko Ngāti Tawhaki, ko Ngāti Koura, Te Whanau Pani me Ngāti Rongo aku hapū 

Ko Te Whai- a- te-motu te whare tipuna Ko Aroha mai ra ki ahau te whare kai Ko Te Arohana te tangata 

Ko Tūhoe te iwi. 

Ahakoa i pakeke mai ahau ki roto i taku taha Tūhoe, ka taea te whakapapa ki a Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Whare me te Whanau ā Apanui. 

Kei te tu ahau mo tūrū Māori mo Kōhi, ko te mana whakahaere me ngā mahi hapori i whaia -hia e au i roto i ngā tau. No reirā whai mai i taku wharangi mo te roanga o ngā mahi. Pōtī mai mo Jackie.