Pursuant to section 28 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, I am pleased to announce the appointments to Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori of

Dr Wayne James Ngata

as Toihau/Chair for a term of three years commencing on 30 June 2015; and

Dr Rawinia Ruth Higgins

Charisma Lea-la Rangipunga

as members for terms of three years commencing on 30 June 2015.

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of July 2015.

Hon TE URUROA FLAVELL, Minister for Māori Development.