Ms Karleen Everitt, of Haruru, ONZM for services to Māori and business
Ms Karleen Everitt (Te Aupōuri, Ngāpuhi, Te Iwi Morehu) established Manaaki Solutions, which supports the development of the Māori economy and leadership, and was the first Māori and first woman to become Chair of Northland’s Regional Economic Development Agency. As General Manager of Te Putea Whakatupu Trust, she developed programmes focused on education, leadership and research for Māori, including Te Mahe Matauranga, the National Māori Science Competition, and Hei Rātā Whakaruruhau. She has served as a member of NorthTec Council, and has championed the re-opening of St Stephen’s and Queen Victoria schools. She is a Director of Global Women New Zealand, and leads ANZ bank’s Te Ao Māori Strategy.