Board member Mel Tata (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is also Chief Executive of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ranginui Iwi.

She has spent 15 years working in Māori health and has a background in social work.

Mel says she is committed to Māori achievement and prosperity, seeking and sharing opportunity through meaningful relationships.

She has a passion for governance, particularly co-governance models.