Mr Gabe Te Moana, of Turangi, MNZM, for services to Māori and governance
Gabe Te Moana has contributed to Rereahu, Maniapoto and Tuwharetoa iwi as a Kaumātua, Chairperson, Trustee, historian, Reo Māori exponent and Rangatira of whanau affairs.
He is currently Te Hape Marae Chairperson and has been involved with capital works projects in marae developments. He is an advisor and marae chairperson on Te Maru o Rereahu Iwi Trust.
He has been involved with Taringamotu Otamakahi Trust Farm since 1979 and is current Chairperson. He has been employed with Downer since 1976 and has been a member of its Māori Leadership Board.
Mr Te Moana has advised community civic leaders, emergency services, and education and health providers on tikanga.