
Joseph David Paniora House of Taiapa
A proud Maori leader and founding member of the Tangata Whenua Indigenous Living Council. Led by his Christian faith, Joseph stands for the rights of all people of the land under He Whakaputanga 1835.
Our Team
Meet the people who drive our council forward.

A proud Maori leader and founding member of the Tangata Whenua Indigenous Living Council. Led by his Christian faith, Joseph stands for the rights of all people of the land under He Whakaputanga 1835.

A founding member of the council, Karen-Andrea brings strength and dedication to the kaupapa. Guided by faith and committed to the people of the land.

Of Scottish and Welsh descent, Darren is a long time member of the Tangata Whenua Indigenous Living Council. Led by his Christian faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ, Darren stands alongside his Maori brothers and sisters in the shared realisation that the people of this land deserve better. With experience in governance, advocacy, and guiding people through the process of reclaiming their lawful standing on the land, Darren is committed to helping living men and women understand the distinction between the legal fiction of the person and their true standing as living beings on the land.

A dedicated council member committed to serving the people of the land.

A dedicated council member committed to serving the people of the land.
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