Mr Joe Conrad, of Kaitaia, ONZM for services to Māori, particularly kaupapa waka
Mr Joe Conrad (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kuri, Ngāi Takoto, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Hauā) is an executive member of the Committee of Ngā Waka Federation and kaihautū (captain) of Ngātokimatawhaorua. He organises waka pageantry for Waitangi Day commemorations. He has forged relationships through waka culture with indigenous communities in America and The Netherlands. He has championed women’s involvement in waka crews. He has contributed to ceremonial waka events through Toi Māori. He was an executive member of Te Aupōuri Ki Tamaki Association, an iwi group reconnecting Te Aupōuri descendants with their culture. He was a founding member and Treasurer of Te Aupōuri Ki Tamaki Charitable Trust. He helped establish Waka-te-hāua Taiāpure (fish reserve). Mr Conrad is kaumatua and cultural advisor on the Board of Tautoko Tane Male Survivors Te Tai Tokerau.