Information Release 11 June 2025

Jo Hayes Resigns from Rangitāne o Wairarapa Inc Board

Rangitāne o Wairarapa Inc acknowledges the resignation of Jo Hayes from its Board, effective 3 June 2025.

Jo has served our iwi with dedication over many years, bringing a strong voice and unwavering advocacy for the aspirations of Rangitāne. Her leadership has been evident through her previous role as General Manager of Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust and later as a board member for Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust.

Jo has also represented Rangitāne in a number of regional roles, including as the Rangitāne Iwi Representative on the Masterton District Council. She has contributed meaningfully to the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy, the Wairarapa Regional Skills Leadership Group, and the Wairarapa Water Resilience Group — ensuring our iwi are present in key regional conversations.

The Board will be seeking expressions of interest shortly to fill the vacancy Jo has left. We thank our iwi members and the wider community for their patience as we go through this process, and we look forward to announcing our new representative/s in due course.

The Board of Rangitāne o Wairarapa Inc sincerely thanks Jo for her many contributions and wishes her all the best in her next endeavours.

For any questions or further comment, please contact Jack Morris, Co-chair, board@rangitane.iwi.nz