Pae Whakahaumaru are those who protect the people and the land from harm. They are the navigators like the keka who inform the people of what to be aware of, to notice that which the house of Paerangi protects Paratetaitonga; that which wards off the southern winds.
Pae Whakahaumaru contributes to the protection and knowing of our pristine landscapes and create new pathways through nature and culture.
The team build capability and capacity within local uri living at home to provide support for local agencies who govern open spaces, natural resources/environment areas and public conservation land. The aspiration is to connect uri to the whenua they belong to through the practice of kaitiakitanga and learning how we can look after our whenua.
Pae Whakahaumaru Kaimahi
Aperahama Moses
Pou Whirinaki
aperahama.moses@ngatirangi.com
Ngae Tuhoe / Ngati Tuwharetoa
Aperahama spent nearly a decade in civil construction, gaining groundwork experience from roading, to agriculture and residential foundations. He previously spent time in farm fencing, forestry skid work, meat processing and pest control.
Aperahama has welcomed the opportunity to transition to iwi based mahi and work in a space that supports whānau and hapori.
He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with anyone who is learning to learn and finds watching them progress and ultimately succeed incredibly rewarding.
Outside of mahi, Aperahama enjoys spending time with his whānau hunting, fishing, diving creating lasting memories.
aperahama.moses@ngatirangi.com
Ngae Tuhoe / Ngati Tuwharetoa
Aperahama spent nearly a decade in civil construction, gaining groundwork experience from roading, to agriculture and residential foundations. He previously spent time in farm fencing, forestry skid work, meat processing and pest control.
Aperahama has welcomed the opportunity to transition to iwi based mahi and work in a space that supports whānau and hapori.
He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with anyone who is learning to learn and finds watching them progress and ultimately succeed incredibly rewarding.
Outside of mahi, Aperahama enjoys spending time with his whānau hunting, fishing, diving creating lasting memories.
Te Hiiringa Mareikura Tane
Kaiārahi
te.hiiringa@ngatirangi.com
Ngāti Rangi, Te Ātihaunui ā Pāpārangi, Ngāpuhi Te Māhurehure
Te Hiiringa was born in Whanganui and raised around the motu (Ohakune, Tamaki Makaurau and now currently residing in Raetihi)! Te Hiiringa did most of his schooling at Manurewa High School.
Te Hiiringa has learnt trades such as construction, engineering and eventually scaffolding through the gateway programme that Manurewa High School had offered. He completed five years in scaffolding and feels privileged to now be home, walking the whenua he belongs to, protecting the taiao as a part of the Pae whakahaumaru team.
Recently Te Hiiringa has thought more about his hauora, being in mahi that is at times physically demanding. Te Hiiringa has been investing in hauora including training with brazilian jiujitsu which is a martial art he really enjoys doing. They train six times a week at his cousins shed and at times there could be at least 14 attending.
te.hiiringa@ngatirangi.com
Ngāti Rangi, Te Ātihaunui ā Pāpārangi, Ngāpuhi Te Māhurehure
Te Hiiringa was born in Whanganui and raised around the motu (Ohakune, Tamaki Makaurau and now currently residing in Raetihi)! Te Hiiringa did most of his schooling at Manurewa High School.
Te Hiiringa has learnt trades such as construction, engineering and eventually scaffolding through the gateway programme that Manurewa High School had offered. He completed five years in scaffolding and feels privileged to now be home, walking the whenua he belongs to, protecting the taiao as a part of the Pae whakahaumaru team.
Recently Te Hiiringa has thought more about his hauora, being in mahi that is at times physically demanding. Te Hiiringa has been investing in hauora including training with brazilian jiujitsu which is a martial art he really enjoys doing. They train six times a week at his cousins shed and at times there could be at least 14 attending.
Johnny Richards
Manaaki Taiao
john.richards@ngatirangi.com
Ngāti Rangi, Te Ātihaunui ā Pāpārāngi
Johnny is part of the Manaaki Taiao team and brings valuable skills and knowledge of bush navigation to the role.
Born and raised in Raetihi, Johnny moved to Auckland in 2019 and worked at local food bank and Gilmours, he worked close hand with vulnerable families and gained skills in importing and exporting of goods.
In 2021, when Ruapehu WorX had employment opportunities available John decided to give it a go relocate back home to Raetihi and has been working with Ruapehu WorX ever since. He has completed pest control level 3, gained qualification in grow safe handling agrichemicals chainsaw handling and quad training. Johnny’s motivation in the Pae Whakahaumaru team is the legacy left by his koro and pāpā.
Johnny is passionate about the Ngahere and the tight bond the brothers have created is the spark that ignites him to mahi everyday. Johnny is a man of few words but as the saying goes work in silence let success be your noise.
john.richards@ngatirangi.com
Ngāti Rangi, Te Ātihaunui ā Pāpārāngi
Johnny is part of the Manaaki Taiao team and brings valuable skills and knowledge of bush navigation to the role.
Born and raised in Raetihi, Johnny moved to Auckland in 2019 and worked at local food bank and Gilmours, he worked close hand with vulnerable families and gained skills in importing and exporting of goods.
In 2021, when Ruapehu WorX had employment opportunities available John decided to give it a go relocate back home to Raetihi and has been working with Ruapehu WorX ever since. He has completed pest control level 3, gained qualification in grow safe handling agrichemicals chainsaw handling and quad training. Johnny’s motivation in the Pae Whakahaumaru team is the legacy left by his koro and pāpā.
Johnny is passionate about the Ngahere and the tight bond the brothers have created is the spark that ignites him to mahi everyday. Johnny is a man of few words but as the saying goes work in silence let success be your noise.
Daniel Strueder
Manaaki Taiao
dan.struder@ngatirangi.com
Ū ana mai ōku tīpuna ki Aotearoa nō te whenua o Tiamana.
Dan migrated from Germany to Aotearoa in 1990 when he was 7. Dan attended high school in Auckland then carried on into mechanics for a couple of years. He completed his first season on Ruapehu in 2002, a total of 16 seasons on Koro Ruapehu.
In 2018 Dan finally settled full time here in Ohakune. He fell in love with the great outdoors the rōhe and community here. Dan loves working within the Pae Whakahaumaru team, within Ngā Waihua o Paerangi, its an rewarding role that not only fulfills him but also gives back to the wonderful rōhe and community that he belongs to.
dan.struder@ngatirangi.com
Ū ana mai ōku tīpuna ki Aotearoa nō te whenua o Tiamana.
Dan migrated from Germany to Aotearoa in 1990 when he was 7. Dan attended high school in Auckland then carried on into mechanics for a couple of years. He completed his first season on Ruapehu in 2002, a total of 16 seasons on Koro Ruapehu.
In 2018 Dan finally settled full time here in Ohakune. He fell in love with the great outdoors the rōhe and community here. Dan loves working within the Pae Whakahaumaru team, within Ngā Waihua o Paerangi, its an rewarding role that not only fulfills him but also gives back to the wonderful rōhe and community that he belongs to.
Coleman Albert
Manaaki Taiao
coleman.albert@ngatirangi.com
Ngāti Rangi
Coleman was born and raised in Karioi, he attended Ruapehu college and has worked in WPI sawmill for many years. He has obtained a vast range of skills in the timber industry and a skilled machine and chainsaw operator.
Coleman is an active kaimahi who is connected to many Ngāti Rāngi marae across our rōhe. Also known as Uncle Colzy or Colzy he isnt afraid of hard māhi and has a strong work ethic and will get things done. He resides in Karioi with his whānau
Coleman took the leap and applied for a role withing Ruapehu WorX, his vibrant and up-going spirit captured the interview panel and knew he would fit into the team smartly.
Coleman wants to contribute to the well being of pāpātuānuku and learn more in depth about Rongoā Maori.
coleman.albert@ngatirangi.com
Ngāti Rangi
Coleman was born and raised in Karioi, he attended Ruapehu college and has worked in WPI sawmill for many years. He has obtained a vast range of skills in the timber industry and a skilled machine and chainsaw operator.
Coleman is an active kaimahi who is connected to many Ngāti Rāngi marae across our rōhe. Also known as Uncle Colzy or Colzy he isnt afraid of hard māhi and has a strong work ethic and will get things done. He resides in Karioi with his whānau
Coleman took the leap and applied for a role withing Ruapehu WorX, his vibrant and up-going spirit captured the interview panel and knew he would fit into the team smartly.
Coleman wants to contribute to the well being of pāpātuānuku and learn more in depth about Rongoā Maori.