Mrs Katie Murray, MNZM, of Kaitaia, for services to Māori and the community
Mrs Katie Murray, of Kaitaia, for services to Māori and the community
Katie Murray has run the Waitomo Papakainga Development Trust family-focused social service organisation for 30 years. She was Chairperson and Trustee of Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust, including membership of Te Hiku Accord.
She initiated a partnership in Kaitaia between Police and Iwi/Māori providers, wherein social workers would visit whānau who came to attention through family harm incidents.
She set up a shelter for the homeless and to provide meals for families experiencing financial hardship. She has been a member of key advisory bodies for Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Social Development.
Mrs Murray was Deputy Chair for Te Rūnanga O Te Rarawa for eight years.