Ngāi Tahu CEO appointed to NZ-China Council

NZ China Council Chair Sir Don McKinnon is pleased to welcome the appointment to the Council of Arihia Bennett, Te Kaihautū o Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu, on nomination from Maori Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

“This new appointment, in succession to our colleague Ngahiwi Tomoana, will ensure that the Council is well placed to continue to support the important and strengthening ties between China and te ao Māori” said Sir Don. The full release by Hon Nanaia Mahuta can be viewed here.