Lynne Te Aika
RĀ TUARUA | 11.00AM
MANAWA PAOPAO | TE MAHI HOAHOA WHARE
A showcase of dynamic projects developed with leading architects, artists and designers in partnership with hapū that tell stories and support communities in Aotearoa.
With Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts, Rau Hoskins, Rangi Kipa, Lynne Te Aika, Deborah Tikao & Phil Wihongi.
Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Awa. Te Whānau-ā-Apanui.
Lynne is a Trustee for Matapopore Charitable Trust, providing cultural advice in Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Cultural Design. Her passion is for Te Reo Māori language and cultural revitalisation and education leadership for Ngāi Tahu and Māori whānau, hapū and iwi.
Lynne was formerly the General Manager, Te Taumatua-Culture and Identity for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu 2016-2020. She looked after teams of staff in Te Reo Māori-Kotahi Mano Kāika; Tribal Archives, and Cultural Mapping, Whakapapa-Tribal Genealogy Register, and the Ngāi Tahu Funds which distributes out funds for Cultural Development.
She was the former Head of School Aotahi: Māori & Indigenous Studies in the College of Arts and Head of School – Māori, Social & Cultural Studies, at the College of Education at the University of Canterbury.
Lynne is a Marae Trustee for Tuahiwi Marae and Chair of Ngāi Tūāhuriri Education. She was awarded the MNZM - Member of New Zealand Order of Merit for her contribution to te reo māori and education.
