Kaikōura
Mark Solomon Kaiwhakahaere (Kaikōura)
Mark Solomon is of Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kuri descent, and is the elected Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, a position he has held since 1998.
Mark has represented Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura since 1995 and has contributed to his community in many capacities, ranging from roles as a trustee of Takahanga Marae, a school board trustee and on the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a position he held from 2001-2007.
Mark currently holds directorships on Te Hāpai Mauri Ltd, Te Pātaka o Tangaroa and Te Pātaka o Rauru. He is also a Summit Member of the Hillary Institute and a member of Te Kāwai Taumata.
Mark believes a true rangatira is a servant of the people and reflects this in his role in helping establish the Iwi Chairs Forum and his ambition of kotahitanga for Māori.
Rūnanga Office Contact Details:
Takahanga Marae
Postal address: PO Box 39
Kaikoura
Phone: (03) 3196 523
Email: sara.watson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz