2026年7月28日，新西兰讯——新西兰毛利发展部长 Tama Potaka 宣布，政府已确认三项重要领导职务续任安排，涉及毛利土地管理、毛利经济发展以及毛利广播事业治理。

此次续任包括：

• Charlotte Severne 博士 ONZM 继续担任 毛利信托人（Māori Trustee）；
• Hinerangi Edwards ONZM 继续担任 Poutama Trust董事会成员；
• Brian Morris 继续担任 Te Māngai Pāho董事会成员。

Tama Potaka表示，这些续任决定将为相关机构提供领导连续性，继续推动：

• 释放毛利土地发展潜力；
• 支持毛利企业成长；
• 加强毛利语言（te reo Māori）及文化传播。

他说：

“Charlotte Severne、Hinerangi Edwards和Brian Morris都拥有丰富的治理经验，并长期致力于推动毛利发展事业。他们的持续领导将帮助这些机构继续为毛利土地所有者、企业以及文化传承提供支持。”

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Charlotte Severne博士续任毛利信托人

Charlotte Severne博士自2018年起担任毛利信托人，领导 Te Tumu Paeroa 经历重要运营改革。

她此次获续任两年，将继续负责：

• 提供法定信托服务；
• 确保稳健财务管理；
• 维护机构运营稳定。

毛利信托机构在协助毛利土地所有者管理资产、推动土地利用和经济发展方面发挥重要作用。

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Hinerangi Edwards续任Poutama Trust董事会成员

Hinerangi Edwards自2021年起担任 Poutama Trust 董事会成员。

她拥有丰富的：

• 公司治理经验；
• 商业投资经验；
• 毛利经济发展经验。

此次续任期限为五年，将继续参与推动毛利企业发展、创业支持及经济增长项目。

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Brian Morris继续服务Te Māngai Pāho董事会

Brian Morris拥有超过30年的教育、出版、毛利语言（te reo Māori）及毛利传统文化（tikanga Māori）领域经验。

此次续任三年，将继续支持 Te Māngai Pāho 推动：

• 毛利语言节目制作；
• 毛利文化内容传播；
• 广播及媒体产业发展。

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Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed three key reappointments across Māori whenua, economic development, and Māori broadcasting governance.

The appointments are Dr Charlotte Severne ONZM as Māori Trustee, Hinerangi Edwards ONZM as a trustee of the Poutama Trust Board, and Brian Morris as a member of the Te Māngai Pāho Board.

“The reappointments provide continuity for organisations that help unlock the potential of Māori land, support Māori enterprise, and strengthen te reo Māori through broadcasting,” Mr Potaka says.

“Dr Charlotte Severne, Hinerangi Edwards and Brian Morris each bring strong governance experience and a deep commitment to delivering positive outcomes for Māori.

“Their continued leadership will help ensure these organisations continue supporting Māori landowners, growing Māori enterprise, and promoting te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.

“I thank Charlotte, Hinerangi and Brian for their ongoing service and their continued commitment to Māori development.”

Notes to editors

Dr Charlotte Severne ONZM

Dr Severne has served as Māori Trustee since 2018, leading Te Tumu Paeroa through a period of significant operational change. Her reappointment for a further two-year term will support the continued delivery of statutory trustee services, sound financial management and organisational stability.

Hinerangi Edwards ONZM

Ms Edwards has served on the Poutama Trust Board since 2021. She brings extensive governance, commercial, investment and Māori economic development experience and has been reappointed for a further five-year term.

Brian Morris

Mr Morris has more than 30 years’ experience in education, publishing, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori. His reappointment for a further three-year term will support Te Māngai Pāho’s work to promote Māori language and culture through broadcasting and content.