Pursuant to section 41 of Te Ture mō te Reo Māori 2016, I am pleased to announce the appointment to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori of

Professor Rawinia Ruth Higgins

as Toihau/Chairperson for a term of three years commencing on 30 June 2018; and the reappointment of

Charisma Lea-La Rangipunga

as a member for a term of three years commencing on 30 June 2018.

Dated at Wellington this 4th day of July 2018.

Hon NANAIA MAHUTA, Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori (Minister for Māori Development).