Piripi Winiata

Ngāti Kahungunu | Rongomaiwahine | Rongowhakaata 

Piripi is also a familiar face among the teaching panels at several kura reo, including Te Kura Reo o Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Pīere o te Reo (Wellington), and Te Kura Rōia. He is also a graduate of Te Panekiretanga. Piripi is a Director at Kawea Law and Consultancy. He has a legal background and has experience in developing strategy, policy, governance, and Māori-focused initiatives. Recently, Piripi led a team to advance Te Arawhiti’s strategy at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. One responsibility of the role is to develop the leadership team’s understanding of their obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.