Jamie Tuuta

Jamie is an uri of Taranaki Maunga and has had an unwavering commitment to advancing the aspirations of iwi of Taranaki. Jamie is the Lead Negotiator for the Taranaki Maunga Settlement Negotiations on behalf of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki. He is a highly experienced director with a diverse background in iwi development, treaty settlements, agribusiness, fishing, investment, health, Māori development, tourism, philanthropy, and education. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Chair of Whakaata Māori, Sealord, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga, and several other organizations. Jamie has also served in significant past positions such as Chair of Tourism New Zealand and Māori Trustee and CEO of Te Tumu Paeroa. He is committed to innovation and improving New Zealand's economic and environmental performance, with a strong focus on indigenous development models. Jamie has received numerous awards for his leadership and contributions, including the Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leadership Award, Māori Young Business Leader of the Year, and a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waikato.