Mr Terry Nicholas, of Winton, MNZM for services to Māori and governance
Mr Terry Nicholas (Ngāi Tahu, Tainui) has held governance, management, and representational roles through Hokonui Rūnanga, a Rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu. He is Executive Co-ordinator, director of associated companies, and Trustee of its Charitable Health and Social Services Trust. He was appointed Upoko o Hokonui Rūnanga, a customary leadership role, and he established Murihiku Regeneration, which supports regional development and intergenerational and regenerative outcomes. As portfolio manager of the organisation, he incorporates traditional iwi values into contemporary development needs. Annual wānanga are utilised to inform, encourage, and connect opportunities, in response to challenges in the Southland region. Mr Nicholas has developed pathways for youth engagement and leadership opportunities.